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Ebglish Unit test
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Academic Writing
refers to a style of expression that researchers use to define the intellectual boundaries of their Disciplines and specific areas of expertise
Formal
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Unbiased
The goal is to base arguments on the evidence under consideration, no the author's preconceptions
Clear And Precise
It's important to use clear and precise language to ensure that your reader knows exactly what you mean
Focused and well-Structured
An academic text is not just a collection of ideas about a topic it needs to have a clear purpose
Well-Sourced
Academic Writing uses sources to support it's claims
Correct and consistent
As well as following the rules of grammar, punctuation and citation, it's important to consistently apply stylistic conventions
Personal
Academic Writing generally tries to avoid being too personal
Emotive and Grandiose
An academic text is not the Same thing as a literary, journalistic, or marketing text