2. Table of
Contents
Academic Writing
Types of Academic Writing
Characteristics of Academic Writing
Common Mistakes While Writing Academic
Content
Do’s & Don’ts of Academic Writing
Pros and Cons of Academic Writing
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Academic Writing
It is a formal style of writing used in universities or academic
publications. Academic writing follows the same writing process as
other writings but it has a specific style, content, and structure.
6. Common Mistakes
While Writing
Academic Content
Making the academic writing personal
Plagiarizing the content
Failure to proofread before submission
Failure to recognize the word limit
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7. Do’s &
Don’ts of
Academic
Writing
Do´s
Avoid informal
language or jargon
Use precise and
accurate
information
Focus on a single
idea in each
paragraph
Support your claims
with evidence
Don’ts
Plagiarize
Use a second-
person noun
Repeat
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Pros & Cons of Academic Writing
Pros
It prepares you for real-world jobs
Develops various skills
Acts as a tool for communication
Cons
Unpredictable time schedules
Time-consuming
Academic writing has numerous benefits. It stimulates intellectual development due to extensive research and analysis of the topic. It further develops a student’s analytical thinking. This guide will provide you with information about various aspects related to academic writing.
It is a formal style of writing used in universities or academic publications. Academic writing follows the same writing process as other writings but it has a specific style, content, and structure.
The most common types of academic writing are;
An essay is a type of writing that is written in a way to give the reader information about a particular topic.
A research paper is where you write an analysis of research on a specific topic or subject.
A thesis / Dissertation is about a subject or topic which you choose. It includes carrying out research, discussions on your point of view and a conclusion supporting the document's main body.
Literature Review is a piece of published information on a particular subject, topic or area.
Characteristics of Academic Writing
Academic writing should have these characteristics;
It should be formal and unbiased.
It should be clear and precise with no vague statements.
It should be focused on a specific topic, including only relevant information.
It should be well researched.
The writer sometimes makes the academic writing personal and becomes partial.
Plagiarizing the content is one of the most common mistakes.
Failure to proofread before submission.
Failure to recognize the word limit.
Do’s
Avoid informal language or jargons.
Use precise and accurate information.
Each paragraph of academic writing should focus on a single idea.
Support your claims with evidence.
Don’ts
Plagiarize.
Use a second-person noun.
Repeat words.
Pros:
You can work wherever you want, either in-office or from the comfort of your home.
You have complete control of your work and topic.
It prepares you for real-world jobs.
It develops creative, analytical, and research skills.
It acts as a tool for communication.
Cons:
Academic writing has unpredictable time schedules.
It is time-consuming due to research work.
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