Academic writing is clear, concise, focussed, structured and backed up by evidence. Its purpose is to aid the reader's understanding. It has a formal tone and style, but it is not complex and does not require the use of long sentences and complicated vocabulary.
Why do we write academically?
Academic writing serves as a tool of communication that conveys acquired knowledge in a specific field of study. Writing academically will help students analyse, convey understanding, think critically and focus on technique and style. ... We learn to analyse from our reading and come out with what is important.
How is academically written?
Write formally and with clarity
- Avoid shortened forms:
- Avoid popular phrases or cliches such as:
- Avoid casual everyday words such as:
- P: Sentence introducing the point with any necessary detail.
- E: Illustration of point using evidence: research example, case study, figures, etc.
- A: Critical analysis of point.
