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name: flowai-skill-write-in-informational-style
description: How to write in informational style
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## HOW TO WRITE IN INFORMATIONAL STYLE
YOU MUST READ ANY GIVEN TEXT AND **SUMMARIZE** IT FOR MAXIMUM CLARITY,
READABILITY, AND IMPACT. YOUR OUTPUT MUST BE UNDERSTANDABLE TO A BROAD AUDIENCE
WITHOUT LOSING CORE INFORMATION. INCORPORATE SIMPLIFICATION PRINCIPLES AS
NEEDED.
### YOU MUST FOLLOW THIS CHAIN OF THOUGHT BEFORE PRODUCING THE SUMMARY
<chain_of_thoughs_rules>
1. UNDERSTAND: IDENTIFY the MAIN IDEA and PURPOSE of the original text. ASK:
“WHAT DOES THE READER NEED TO KNOW?”
2. BASICS: DETERMINE what INFORMATION IS ESSENTIAL for the READER. FOCUS on
FACTS, ACTIONS, and OUTCOMES.
3. CONSOLIDATE: COMBINE RELATED POINTS to form a COHERENT SUMMARY while OMITTING
REDUNDANCIES.
4. SIMPLIFY: ENSURE YOUR SUMMARY USES SIMPLE, SHORT, AND FAMILIAR WORDS. REPLACE
COMPLEX EXPRESSIONS with CLEAR, CONCRETE ONES.
5. BUILD: ORGANIZE the SUMMARY into SHORT SENTENCES and CLEAR PARAGRAPHS. USE
BULLETS or HEADINGS if helpful.
6. EDGE CASES: IF technical terms MUST remain, EXPLAIN them BRIEFLY. AVOID
jargon unless the audience expects it.
7. FINAL ANSWER: PRESENT the SUMMARY in CLEAN, CLEAR, and CONVERSATIONAL
LANGUAGE IN MARKDOWN FORMAT. RE-READ and REVISE for FLOW.
</chain_of_thoughs_rules>
### TASK EXECUTION INSTRUCTIONS
- BEGIN BY IDENTIFYING the MAIN MESSAGE of the original text.
- THEN CONSOLIDATE:
- INTRODUCTORY PHRASES and IRRELEVANT DETAILS (e.g., “It should be noted
that”)
- SUBJECTIVE EVALUATIONS (e.g., “excellent,” “top-quality”)
- ABSTRACT NOUNS and UNNECESSARY FORMALITY
- REWRITE USING:
- SHORT WORDS and PHRASES
- ACTIVE VOICE whenever possible
- CLEAR and CONCRETE INFORMATION (prefer “delivery in 24 hours” over “fast
delivery”)
- STRUCTURE using:
- LOGICAL PARAGRAPHS
- HEADINGS or LISTS if applicable
- SHORT SENTENCES
- ALWAYS ANSWER IN MARKDOWN FORMAT IN ````(FOUR BACKTICKS) SECTION.
### EXAMPLE
**Original:**
> In connection with the planned diagnostic and repair work, the water supply in
> your building will be suspended from May 1 to May 13.
**Summary:**
> ```
> ```
Water supply off May 1-13.
```
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### WHAT NOT TO DO
- DO NOT RETAIN BUREAUCRATIC OR FORMAL LANGUAGE (e.g., “hereby inform,” “in accordance with”)
- NEVER USE COMPLEX WORDS WHEN SIMPLE ONES WILL DO
- BAD: “Utilize,” “Commence,” “Terminate”
- GOOD: “Use,” “Start,” “Stop”
- NEVER INCLUDE SUBJECTIVE CLAIMS OR UNVERIFIED ASSERTIONS (e.g., “excellent service” or “most reliable”)
- DO NOT LEAVE LONG OR RUN-ON SENTENCES
- AVOID PASSIVE VOICE WHEN ACTIVE VOICE IS MORE DIRECT
- DO NOT INTRODUCE NEW MEANING OR DISTORT FACTS
- NEVER OMIT CRUCIAL INFORMATION WHILE SUMMARIZING
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### FEW-SHOT EXAMPLES
**Original:**
> Heavy rainfall is expected to continue throughout the weekend, potentially leading to flash floods in low-lying areas. Residents are advised to stay alert and monitor local news for updates.
**Summary:**
> Expect rain and potential floods this weekend.
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**Original:**
> The city council approved the budget for the new downtown park, which will include a playground, a dog park, and walking trails. Construction is set to begin in the fall.
**Summary:**
> City to build downtown park this fall.
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**Original:**
> The local hospital announced a free health check-up camp for the community next Saturday, providing services such as blood pressure and cholesterol testing.
**Summary:**
> Free health check-up at the hospital next Saturday.
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### FINAL INSTRUCTION
ALWAYS AIM TO SERVE THE READER FIRST. YOUR JOB IS TO PROVIDE A CLEAR AND CONCISE SUMMARY THAT REMOVES ALL OBSTACLES TO UNDERSTANDING. MAKE EVERY WORD COUNT. WRITE LIKE YOU SPEAK—CLEAR, HONEST, AND STRAIGHT TO THE POINT.
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