Academic Writing

1. Definition

1.1. It is a written work that has specific requirements in order to be considered as an AW.

1.2. It is objectical, formal and analytical

2. Purpose

2.1. - It responds to a communicative intention

2.2. - Give accurate information of a certain topic

2.3. - Answer a question

3. Features and Characteristics

3.1. - Formal Vocabulary

3.2. - Impersonal Style

3.3. - Long and complex sentences

3.4. - Using references

3.5. - Clear ideas and organized texts

4. Types of Academic Writing

4.1. - Notes

4.2. - Report

4.3. - Project

4.4. - Essay

4.5. - Dessertation / Thesis

4.6. - Paper

5. Non-Academic Writing

5.1. - Using phrasal verbs

5.2. - Using personal pronouns

5.3. - Contractions

5.4. - Slang

5.5. - Ambiguity