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Academic Writing
Writing that includes essays, themes, and research studies, characterized by a formal tone and structure with an introduction, main body, and conclusion.
Academic Text
A type of text that is formal, researched, precise, and influential, providing a basic understanding of the author's arguments and insights.
Planned and Focus
A characteristic of academic writing where the writer answers questions and demonstrates understanding of the subject.
Evidenced
A characteristic of academic writing where the writer supports opinions and arguments with evidence and accurately references sources.
Structured
A characteristic of academic writing where the text is coherent, logical, and brings together related points and material.
Formality
A feature of academic writing where colloquial words and expressions are avoided, and appropriate language and tenses are used.
Complexity
A feature of academic writing where the language used is relatively more complex than spoken language, with longer words, denser lexicon, and varied vocabulary.
Objectivity
A feature of academic writing where the language is objective rather than personal, with fewer words referring to the writer or reader, focusing on information and arguments.
Explicitness
A feature of academic writing where the writer makes clear connections between different parts of the text using signaling words.
Accuracy
A feature of academic writing where vocabulary is used accurately, particularly in subjects with narrow specific meanings.
Hedging
A feature of academic writing where cautious language is used to avoid sounding condescending or too proud, allowing for objective and impersonal language.
Responsibility
A feature of academic writing where the writer is responsible for providing evidence and justification for claims made and demonstrating understanding of source texts.
Organization
A feature of academic writing where the text flows easily from one section to the next in a logical fashion, determined by the genre and purpose.
Planning
A feature of academic writing where the writing process follows research and evaluation, done according to a specific purpose and plan.
Examples of Academic Writing
Book and book reports, essays, research papers, academic journals, and abstracts.
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