Writing Architecture

Types of writings:

1.     Journalistic: A journalistic writing is primarily a form used for getting across an idea quickly. It gives a gist of the 'whole'. There is generally no pressure of an argument in a journalistic piece. The write-ups are kept around 800-1000 words. Thus they have a faster rhythm of reading, understanding and perception. There is no pressure of giving references or bibliography.

2.     Academic writing: An academic writing is primarily argumentative. It has to fit in a structure. The structure is defined by a clear methodology. Establishing a lineage becomes important in an academic piece since generally it refers to an author / body who has a history himself / itself. References and bibliography thus becomes important. An academic piece is generally around 5000-15000 words

Eg.: Kenneth Frampton

3.     Essay: Essays are argumentative, long, but polemic (making a point but polishing it to a level of absurdity. There is no obligation to give references but one can mention people, etc.

Eg.: Gautam Bhatia

Modes of writing:

1.     Argumentative pieces: Makes a point. Proves an opinion.

2.     Conversation Structure: Not under any compulsion to make a point. Eg.: Interviews, etc.

3.     Layout: Opens up a field (just saying what different people see, think, speak, etc.). They are descriptive and do not give opinions. There is no value judgement.