Academic writing MDL 1 english

• Academic writing


  • Used to explain ideas, research findings, and persuade readers that an explanation or theory is correct
• Key features of academic writing

  • Content - the main idea of the text
  • Organization - the way it is arranged into paragraphs
  • Language - the academic style, use of words, grammar, and punctuation to convey meaning
• Essay


  A prose composition that closely resembles a conversation, deals with a subject from a personal point of view, and presents and supports a thesis or proposition
• Report


  Stories in newspapers, radio, or television about important events or information about something
• Literature review


  A kind of test that explores and summarizes other studies that have been conducted about a specific topic
• Case study


  A published report about a person, group, or situation in real life that provides deeper and more complete understanding of a complex concept under study
• Reflective writing


  A type of writing where one relates ideas or concepts to their own experiences, giving the writer insight that can lead to further learning
• Types of academic writing

  • Essay
  • Report
  • Literature review
  • Case study
  • Reflective writing
• Types of essays by paragraph development

  • Descriptive
  • Narrative
  • Contrast
  • Persuasive
  • Argumentative
• Parts of an essay

  • Introduction - presents the main points
  • Body - consists of two or more paragraphs that support or explain the main point
  • Conclusion - summarizes the main point and brings the essay to a close
• Academic writing is a form of writing used to teach, educate children, adults, and old
• Academic writing requires following certain conventions and guidelines, as well as critical thinking, analysis, and the ability to present arguments and support them with evidence