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Features of Academic Writing

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    There are six key features in 'Academic Writing'. One of them is 'complexity'. Can you spot its definition?

    Written language is relatively more complicated than spoken language. You are expected to use more complex sentences than simple ones. Use linkers like ‘because, as, since, though, although, whereas, etc.

    In general this means that in an essay you should avoid colloquial words and expressions. Think about the tone of your writing and make simple changes to phrases. For example: This will look at > This will examine

    In academic writing, facts and figures are given accurately. Language needs to be specific too. Avoid using general terms like ‘good, bad, simple, etc.’

  • 2. Multiple Choice
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    There are six key features in 'Academic Writing'. Another one is 'formality'. Can you spot its definition?

    Written language is relatively more complicated than spoken language. You are expected to use more complex sentences than simple ones. Use linkers like ‘because, as, since, though, although, whereas, etc.

    In general this means that in an essay you should avoid colloquial words and expressions. Think about the tone of your writing and make simple changes to phrases. For example: This will look at > This will examine

    In academic writing, facts and figures are given accurately. Language needs to be specific too. Avoid using general terms like ‘good, bad, simple, etc.’

  • 3. Multiple Choice
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    There are six key features in 'Academic Writing'. Another one is 'precision'. Can you spot its definition?

    In academic writing, facts and figures are given accurately. Language needs to be specific too. Avoid using general terms like ‘good, bad, simple, etc.’

    Written language is not personal. This means that the main emphasis should be on the information that you want to give and the arguments you want to make, rather than you.

    Written language is relatively more complicated than spoken language. You are expected to use more complex sentences than simple ones. Use linkers like ‘because, as, since, though, although, whereas, etc.

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