The Academic Writing Process

1. The Purpose and Importance of Academic Writing

1.1. Common Types of Academic Writing

1.1.1. Essays

1.1.1.1. Research Papers

1.1.1.1.1. Reports

1.1.1.1.2. Presentation of findings from experiments or research.

1.1.1.2. Detailed exploration of a specific research question.

1.1.2. Analysis, critical review, argumentation.

1.2. The Features of Academic Writing

1.2.1. Clarity and Precision

1.2.1.1. Objectivity

1.2.1.1.1. Formal Tone

1.2.1.1.2. Use of appropriate language and style.

1.2.1.2. Unbiased, evidence-based approach.

1.2.2. Avoidance of ambiguous or vague language.

2. Purpose:

2.1. Importance

2.2. Essential for higher education and research. Conveys well-researched, objective information.

3. To inform, analyze, argue, and discuss