Academic Writing

Question 1

How is academic writing different from personal writing?

Answer 1

Structure
Referencing
Audience
Punctuation and Grammar
Academic Tone

Question 2

How is the structure in academic writing?

Answer 2

Logical structure
Well organized
Follow standard pattern
Essay: Introduction, body paragraph, conclusion/ Thesis statements, topic sentences
Reports: introduction, discussion, conclusions, recommendations

Question 3

How important is referencing in academic writing?

Answer 3

Should have a variety of current, high quality, professional and academic sources

Question 4

How would the audience affect academic writing

Answer 4

Tone must match audience
Should give concise definitions and explanations of key terms and events

Question 5

How important is punctuation and grammar for academic writing?

Answer 5

Should always follow rules of punctuation and grammar
Helps maintain clarity
Avoid ambiguity

Question 6

What is academic tone?

Answer 6

Formal
Objective
Technical