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Tools To Improve Academic Writing
The document outlines the essentials of academic writing, emphasizing its need for clarity, structure, and evidence-based arguments. It identifies common problems students face, such as grammar issues, plagiarism, and unclear structure, while providing solutions and tips for improvement. Effective strategies include practicing writing daily, using active voice, and focusing on the target audience.
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- 1. Tools To Improve AcademicWriting
- 2. 01 02 0304 TABLE OF CONTENTS What is Academic Writing? Academic Writing Problems Faced by Students Common Academic Writing Issues & their Solutions Smarter Academic Writing Tips & 15 Quick Writing Tips
- 3. Academic writing isconcise, clear, focused, structured writing that is supported by evidence. The purpose of academic writing is to aid the readers’ understanding. Academic writing usually is formal but does not require technical jargon and complex vocabulary. What is Academic Writing?
- 4. —Jane Yolen “Exercise thewriting muscle every day, even if it is only a letter, notes, a title list, a character sketch, a journal entry. Writers are like dancers, like athletes. Without that exercise, the muscles seize up.”
- 5. Difficulty in linking wordsand phrases Using wrong words, verbs, and confusing prepositions Problems in writing introduction, main body and conclusion Borrowing passages from articles, books and websites without giving credit to the original author Lexical Issues Grammar and Punctuation Plagiarism Text Structure Academic Writing Problems Faced by Students
- 6. Checking carefully for errorsin agreement. Not shifting person, numbers, or tenses Paying special attention to handling quoted material Avoiding choppy effect Agreement Citation Style Combining Sentences Avoiding using commas in between two independent clauses Arguments must be based on evidence. Having a topic sentence or a central idea in every paragraph Comma Splice Evidence Paragraph Design Common Academic Writing Issues & their Solutions
- 7. Smarter Academic writing tips Writing shouldnot seem to be forced Writing Meaningful Sentences The choice of the words should be based on the target readers Choosing Simple Words Avoid using passive voice Using Active Voice Short paragraphs make reading easier Keeping Paragraphs Short
- 8. •Stopping overthinking • Practicingwriting every day •Making notes •Capturing interesting anecdotes •Researching interesting topics •Brainstorming •Knowing the audience •Choosing the right words •Outlining main points •Structuring the writing · Using bullet points · Creating a draft · Writing clearly · Being concise · Presenting new ideas 1 - 5 6 - 10 11 - 15 15 quick writing tips
- 9. THANKS! Do you haveany questions?
Editor's Notes
- #2 Today, we are going to discuss Smarter Academic Writing Tips.
- #3 So here are the contents that will be discussed today.
- #4 So what is academic writing? Academic writing is beyond simply writing an essay. It is a concise, clear, focused, structured writing that is supported by evidence. The purpose of academic writing is to aid the readers’ understanding. Academic writing usually is formal but does not require technical jargon and complex vocabulary.
- #5 “Exercise the writing muscle every day, even if it is only a letter, notes, a title list, a character sketch, a journal entry. Writers are like dancers, like athletes. Without that exercise, the muscles seize up.” So this is a famous quote by the author Jane Yolen. Writing is a skill. One needs a lot of practice to improve writing skills. Therefore, students should keep on writing.
- #6 Here are some of the Academic Writing Problems faced by students. Lexical Issues. The students are sometimes unable to properly link words and phrases. It is especially difficult for students who do not have an experience in essays and reports. Grammar and Punctuation. Errors in grammar and punctuation are one of the reasons students do not get good grades in their papers. It is challenging for the students who do not have English as a first language. Students might use wrong words, verbs, and confuse prepositions. Plagiarism. It can be challenging for the students to put their thoughts on paper. Sometimes it might be difficult for them to meet the strict deadlines. Such challenges can force them to resort to plagiarism by borrowing passages from articles, books and websites without giving credit to the original author. Text Structure. Academic writing follows a certain structure. Commonly it is based on three main components: introduction, main body and conclusion. However, it is not as easy as it seems. Students find it challenging to even write an introduction.
- #7 Common Academic Writing Issues & their Solutions Agreement: One should not shift third person to second. Same is the case with numbers and tenses. Citation Style. The citation style should be followed for websites, scholarly articles, books, and images, etc. Combining Sentences. Combining short sentences into longer ones. Comma Splices. A comma should not be used to separate two independent clauses. For example, ‘The glass is on the table, it once belonged to my mother.’ In this case, comma should be replaced with semi-colon. Evidence. Any evidence or material taken from an outside source should be cited. Paragraph Design. Every paragraph should have an idea or a topic sentence that explains the purpose of the paragraph.
- #8 Let’s discuss some tips regarding smarter academic writing. Writing Meaningful Sentences. Writing should not seem to be forced. Sentences should sound meaningful. Choosing Simple Words. The choice of the words should be based on the target readers. Technical jargon should be avoided if you are addressing the general population. Using Active Voice. Avoid using passive voice. Keeping Paragraphs Short. Short paragraphs make reading easier. In academic writing, every paragraph should develop an idea.
- #9 So let’s talk about 15 quick academic writing tips. Stopping overthinking Practicing writing every day Making notes Capturing interesting anecdotes Researching interesting topics Brainstorming Knowing the audience Choosing the right words Outlining main points Structuring the writing Using bullet points Creating a draft Writing clearly Being concise Presenting new ideas
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