Academic Writing

1. Features

1.1. Complexity

1.1.1. The terms used in the project must be complex, but avoiding just trying to sound "clever".

1.2. Formality

1.2.1. The tone of the writing must be formal, but without exaggeration. Try not to use phrasal verbs, as it would decrease the formality of your work.

1.3. Precision

1.3.1. The information use must be reliable, as it would maintain the quality and credibility of your work.

1.4. Accuracy

1.4.1. You have to be sure about the terms you're using.

1.5. Structure

1.5.1. The writer must be precise and clear, this way the reader can follow the argument with ease. It is important to remember structuring of a project.

1.6. Objectivity

1.6.1. This is linked to the subject discussed in the project. It has to be emphazise with the topic in discussion and not so much in your personal opinions.

1.7. Hedging

1.7.1. A difficult featured present in this kind of projects. The stance that the writer has taken must be careful and avoid strong claims of certainty.

1.8. Responsibility

1.8.1. The writer must be conscious of their responsability of their words. All claims must have supporting evidence.

2. Definition

2.1. Its main use is for research projects, like papers or essays.

2.2. Its structure has to be formal, objective and concise.

2.3. All claims must be supported with evidence in the form of references and citations

2.4. It has to avoid the use of any kind of slang.

3. Rules

3.1. The structure of the writing must be in sentences.

3.2. Subjects and verbs must agree between each other.

3.3. Appropriate punctuation is a must.

3.4. The right vocabulary must be used depending of the subject that the writer is analyzing.

3.5. The use of apostrophes needs to be correct and careful.

4. Important things to remember for a good Academic Writing

4.1. You must understand the topic you're going to talk about in your project.

4.2. The words used must be carefully selected.

4.3. The correct writing style has to be simple, but intriguing to the reader.

4.4. Technical jargons must be used carefully.

4.5. Divide the project into short paragraphs, as it would make it easier for the readers to maintain their focus.

4.6. Always proof check your information.