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Inverted Pyramid

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A writing style where the summary of the article is presented in the beginning of the article, making use of the "waterfall effect" where writers try to give their readers an instant idea about the topic they're reporting.

Article begins with a conclusion, followed by key points and finally the minor details such as background information. Since web users want instant gratification, the inverted pyramid style, as supported by Nielsen, is important for web writing and for better user experience.

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