This extends to many academic papers and other expository as well. Repeat the same thing multiple times with a slight twist and use of different terms. So much communication could be more succinctly stated, but the incentives of reader retention, web seo and other marketing techniques, appealing to the lowest mental common denominator, following “good” communication practices, etc. are too strong for most content creators to fight.
Furthermore, the structure of what is considered good writing feeds into this: state your point in the introduction, state your point in the body, and restate your point in the conclusion of the article. Reminds me of television shows that recap what you saw prior to the 2 minute commercial, just in case you forgot what you were watching 2 minutes ago.
Furthermore, the structure of what is considered good writing feeds into this: state your point in the introduction, state your point in the body, and restate your point in the conclusion of the article. Reminds me of television shows that recap what you saw prior to the 2 minute commercial, just in case you forgot what you were watching 2 minutes ago.