2. A freindly letter Hi Ngoc, I hope u r w3ll. How is your academic writing class going? Are there any cute boys there. I hope not :(. When you are fr33, letz go out for coffee, 0k? ur friend, H4n5
3. A freindly letter It’s nice, isn’t it? This style is ok for sending text messages to your girlfriend or boyfriend. But for an academic paper, we need to be more formal.
4. Don't say "you", "me" or "I" Academic writing is different from other styles of writing. In an academic paper, it is not appropriate to talk about yourself. You should not give your opinions or tell your feelings. It is also not ok to talk about the reader. In an academic paper, the reader is not your friend so don’t be too friendly.
5. Don't talk about yourself Instead of: Google Sites is my favorite way to make a free website. Write: Google Sites is one of the most popular free website design solutions. (PC magazine)
6. Don't talk about yourself Instead of: I found many examples of web 2.0 techniques on websites in Vietnam. Write: Many websites in Vietnam use web 2.0 techniques.
7. Don't talk to the reader Instead of: You are probably wondering why 3D graphics are better than 2D. Write: Compared with 2D, 3D graphics have several advantages.
8. Aboutauthor Hans Anderson 2007-Present: Lecturer at FPT Greenwich Programmes, FPT University. 2007: M.S., Computational Mathematics, University of Minnesota 2001: B.A., Computer Science, GustavusAdolphus College, Saint Peter, MN
