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ACADEMIC WRITING

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Academic Writing It takes the form of a formal paper that follows specific standards such as the use of a formal language, referencing where sources are given credit, and specific grammatical patterns, organization and argument.

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Academic Writing

It is different from other types of writing such as creative writing and journalistic writing due to its distinct content and format.

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CHARACTERISTICS1.AUDIENCE Guidelines for

understanding your audience (Trimmer, 2004):

a. Who are the readers that will be most interested in my writing?

b. What do my readers know or think about my subject?

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CHARACTERISTICS

c. Why will my readers read my writing?

d. How can I interest my readers in my subject?

e. How can I help my readers read my writing

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CHARACTERISTICS2. PURPOSE - refers to the writer’s

objective in writing about a certain topic.

to explain (inform, educate)to entertain (amuse)to persuade (convince, or

change reader’s mind)

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CHARACTERISTICS3. VOICE ( Academic

Voice) It is used to

distinguish between your thoughts and words and those of other authors.

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CHARACTERISTICS3. VOICE ( Academic

Voice) It is used to

distinguish between your thoughts and words and those of other authors.

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CHARACTERISTICSDIRECT VOICE - is either your own or that

of other writers that you quote directly.

INDIRECT VOICE - When you make a

summary or paraphrase someone’s ideas.

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CHARACTERISTICS4. CONVENTIONS it refers to the rules about

appearance and format of the writing. In academic writing you need to follow specific standards, rule, and format

( grammar, punctuations, spelling, organizations, style, and citations)

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ACADEMIC WRITING FEATURES FORMALITYIn general this means in an essay that you should avoid:

a. colloquial words and expressions; ""stuff", "a lot of", "thing", "sort of",

b. abbreviated forms: "can't", "doesn't", "shouldn't"

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ACADEMIC WRITING FEATURES FORMALITYc. two word verbs: "put off", "bring up"

d. sub-headings, numbering and bullet-points in formal essays - but use them in reports.

e. asking questions.

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ACADEMIC WRITING FEATURES IMPERSONALITYAn objective tone can be

achieved through the use of impersonal language. Avoid characteristics of personal language such as: using personal pronouns, using judgmental words that indicate your feelings about a subject, and using words that are emotive.

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ACADEMIC WRITING FEATURES HEDGING  the concept of cautious

language, often called "hedging" or "vague language". In other words, it is necessary to make decisions about your stance on a particular subject, or the strength of the claims you are making. 

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ACADEMIC WRITING FEATURES

SPECIFIC AND STRUCTURE

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TIPS:SURVIVING ACADEMIC WRITING1.Know your topic and

the demand of the task.2.Understand your

audience.3.Specify your purpose4.Specify your role


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