A functional text is useful in everyday life because <span>it provides information to aid task performance. Manuals and instructions are examples of functional texts, because they serve the purpose of informing the reader as to how to perform some action. </span>
Unclear question. However, I assumed this to be an essay topic, I provided a guide to go about your write-up.
<u>Explanation:</u>
Usually in academic essay writing, the student is expected to develop the topic or question raised in clear language as much as possible.
<u>A general summary of what you need to do is as follows:</u>
- determine the objective of writing the essay (narrative, argumentative, descriptive).
- research the topic.
- choose a suitable writing style.
- develop your arguments/viewpoints
- make an outline.
- write the essay.
- proofread for any spelling and grammar errors.