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What is “ACADEMIC WRITING” ??
ACADEMIC WRITING is
a process of problem
solving and using
deductive reasoning,
formal voice and third-
person-point of view. Its
about what you think and
what evidence has
contributed to that
thinking…
PURPOSE of Academic Writing…
Everything that included on
academic writing must be based on
solid evidence and there are no
plagiarism.
Academic Writing can allow you to
present your argument and analysis
more accurately and precisely.
How is “it” 1.There must be some clear
How is “it” goal. And the academic
done?
done?
writing that made is not
just writing (evidence is
important too)
2.If there is any uncertainty
about a particular point,
use cautious language
(such as ‘may’, ‘might’,
‘could’, ‘potentially’).
3.Avoid the use if repetation
words
4.Avoid long sentence, focus
on mixing the long and
short sentence for variation
of rhythm
THINGS THAT MUST BE
AVOIDED ON
ACADEMIC WRITING
Avoid slang words and
Avoid overly elaborate Avoid slang words and
Avoid overly elaborate
phrases
language phrases
language
Avoid abbreviations
Avoid abbreviations Avoid vague terms
and contractions Avoid vague terms
and contractions
Avoid conversational
Avoid conversational
Avoid impersonal sentence
terms Avoid impersonal sentence
terms
Avoid The use of
Elaborate Words
Elaborate ?
When using words that are not
technical or subject related, use simple
words in place of obscure words that
have the same meaning.
Using overly elaborate language can
make your writing seem
PRETENTIOUS
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