- structure (inductive or deductive), - degree of development
(evidence, arguments), - style and tone (formal/informal), -
format and documentation. If you are an inexperienced writer or
unfamiliar with a professor's expectations, you should ask your
reader to explain his/her expectations and to show you some
sample papers. You can also become familiar with the style,
structure, and format in your field by reading texts and
journals in the discipline. Return to Essays, Labs, Letters, and
Résumés.