Functions of prose

Description, explanation, advocacy and narration.

Look in this section to explore how to write each type.

Explanation techniques

Writing often involves explanation of one kind or another.

We explore six types of explanation and how you can use them.

Summary and introduction

Don't confuse these two important sections of a document.

Navigation aids

Headings, page and section numbering.

Resource materials

References, bibliographies, glossaries, appendices and more.

Using graphics

Bringing your information to life: using bullet points, tables, graphs and more.

Elements of layout

Find out about choosing typefaces, spacing, highlighting and more.