This document provides an overview of academic writing and how to write a thesis. It discusses what constitutes academic writing and how it differs from other types of writing. It emphasizes that academic writing is formal, follows certain rules, and aims to convey messages clearly through introduction, expansion, and conclusion. The document provides tips for academic writing such as avoiding phrasal verbs and using synonyms. It also discusses how to structure a thesis, including sections for introduction, literature review, methodology, results, conclusions, and references. The focus of academic writing, according to the document, is the data rather than personal details.