Many disciplines and fields of study use specific language, terminology and styles. Different subject areas may also require different types of evidence when presenting research or convincing readers of a view or interpretation.
There is a long-held view that writing about science and complex information must be formal and impersonal. And that writing in plain English threatens the authority and meaning of the information. But this view is changing, as the preference for plain English information is growing among both public audiences and subject matter experts.
Explore your subject area to find the conventions for your field, along with guidance about presenting information and common types of publication and content.