Academic Writing
by Andrea Llanos
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