English for Academic and Professional Purposes Reviewer

Vocabulary flashcards covering the definition, characteristics, and types of academic writing based on the lecture notes.

Academic writing (Scholarly writing)

Nonfiction writing produced as part of academic work, used in universities and scholarly publications.

Planned and focused

A characteristic of academic writing where it answers the question and demonstrates an understanding of the subject.

Structured

A characteristic of academic writing that is coherent, written in a logical order, and brings together related points and material.

Evidenced

A characteristic of academic writing that demonstrates knowledge of the subject area, supports opinions and arguments with evidence, and is referenced accurately.

Formal in tone and style

A characteristic of academic writing that uses appropriate language and tenses, and is clear, concise and balanced.

Essay

A fairly short, self-contained argument, often using sources from a class in response to a question provided by an instructor.

Research Paper

A more in-depth investigation based on independent research.

Personal, Long-winded, Emotive and grandiose

Styles and tones that academic writing is not.