Academic Writing

1. Technical language

2. Use of hedging language

2.1. Try to avoid strong claims

2.2. Examples:

2.2.1. It could be suggested that

2.2.2. Generally

2.2.3. Seldom

2.2.4. Might

3. Avoid abbreviations

4. Avoid "clichés"

4.1. Examples:

4.1.1. Read between the lines

4.1.2. Only time will tell

4.1.3. Time flies

5. Write impersonally

6. Formal vocabulary

7. Use of complex sentences

8. Improves writing style

8.1. Essays

8.2. Assignments

9. Use of reliable sources to develop academic writings

9.1. Wikipedia is NOT reliable

10. Present precise and accurate facts