How do you have an individual voice when writing about research?
How do you infuse personality in writing?
How do you write with confidence while acknowledging that you’re a student, not an expert?
Strategies to Use
Strategies to Use:
Research writing is still creative: part of your unique voice is visible in how you paraphrase and discuss your sources.
Use the meaningful concepts and terms that come with your subject, but don’t try to dress up your language. Readers appreciate a conversational tone.
To infuse personality, choose relevant personal experiences and insights to share.
Your tone and style will depend on your audience and publication or purpose. For discussions about writing style and voice, see Bellman ch. 8; Wingell ch. 7.
Resources to Consult
Resources to Consult:
Resources that offer additional information about style and voice in music writing:
