Readability & Purpose Cheat Sheet

Writing a school essay

Essay

University or High School

Balanced tone and structure, formal without being robotic.

Submitting a research paper

Academic

Doctorate or University

Dense and structured for advanced academic work.

Writing a resume

Business

University

Clean, professional, and readable without sounding stiff.

Writing a cover letter

Letter

University

Personal yet polished. Matches the tone expected by hiring managers.

Writing a novel or a story

Story

High School

Looser, more expressive tone for creativity and emotion.

Writing a blog post

Article

Journalist

Clear, punchy, and easy to read. Great for online content!

Writing marketing copy

Marketing

Marketing

Optimized for flow, persuasion, and tone of voice.

Creating a business report

Report

University

Neutral and professional. Perfect for internal or client-facing docs.

Summarizing or rewriting casually

General

High School

Plain and simple. Good for everyday use.