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What is Academic Writing?
• Academic writing is formal and follows some standard
  conventions

• Each academic discipline has its own specialist
  vocabulary which you will be expected to learn and use in
  your own writing

• Note: The following conventions are general guidelines
  for academic writing. Be sure to follow the specific
  requirements for each assignment.
Types of Academic Writing
• Coursework

• Reports

• Dissertations
What are the Differences Between
      Essays and Reports?
Essays
• Tend to present an argument
• Focus on evaluating or analysing theories,
  past research by other people and ideas.
  Rarely include new or original research.
• Are continuous pieces of prose
• Are meant to be read carefully
• Do not generally include recommendations
• Are mostly used in academic settings
Reports

• Present information
• Present data and findings that you have collected
  yourself e.g. in an experiment, survey, case study or
  particular experience.
• Are divided into separate sections
• Their structure means they can be scanned quickly
• Often include recommendations for action.
• Are typical of writing produced in the workplace.
Essays and Reports
          Similarities
• Both use formal academic style

• Have some form of introduction, main
  body and a conclusion

• Contain critical analysis

• Are well structured and presented
When are Reports Produced?

• Often after a project or investigation.

• Projects/Investigations can be practical

• Or literature based
Review
• Academic writing is formal in style and there
  are a number of conventions to follow.

• Once you have completed your first few
  assignments, you should become more
  familiar and confident with this style of
  writing.
Contact us
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  • 2. What is Academic Writing? • Academic writing is formal and follows some standard conventions • Each academic discipline has its own specialist vocabulary which you will be expected to learn and use in your own writing • Note: The following conventions are general guidelines for academic writing. Be sure to follow the specific requirements for each assignment.
  • 3. Types of Academic Writing • Coursework • Reports • Dissertations
  • 4. What are the Differences Between Essays and Reports?
  • 5. Essays • Tend to present an argument • Focus on evaluating or analysing theories, past research by other people and ideas. Rarely include new or original research. • Are continuous pieces of prose • Are meant to be read carefully • Do not generally include recommendations • Are mostly used in academic settings
  • 6. Reports • Present information • Present data and findings that you have collected yourself e.g. in an experiment, survey, case study or particular experience. • Are divided into separate sections • Their structure means they can be scanned quickly • Often include recommendations for action. • Are typical of writing produced in the workplace.
  • 7. Essays and Reports Similarities • Both use formal academic style • Have some form of introduction, main body and a conclusion • Contain critical analysis • Are well structured and presented
  • 8. When are Reports Produced? • Often after a project or investigation. • Projects/Investigations can be practical • Or literature based
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