Tag Archives: tone

State College Magazine Article: Modern Mod

Posted on February 15, 2012 by kdb9

Here’s an article I wrote for the State College Magazine in January 2012. Even if you enjoy technical writing, it’s good practice to mix it up a bit and write for different audiences. You’ll see the tone and voice for… Continue reading →

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Understanding the General Audience: Communicating Science to the Public

Posted on October 4, 2010 by kdb9

If you were asked what audience-centered writing is, would you be able to say? Last week 32 upper-level meteorology students responded to a survey in which they were asked if they could define this term, and the majority (76 percent)… Continue reading →

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SIX STEPS to BECOMING a BETTER WRITER: #5 Engage With Style

Posted on November 11, 2009 by kdb9

The family computer is in my kitchen. One day I was Gchating with my son, Nick, and I stepped away from the keyboard for a minute. My daughter, Emma, quickly sat down and responded to Nick pretending to be me…. Continue reading →

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