ACADEMIC/INFORMATIVE ESSAY

Cards (11)

  • Academic writing
    The style of writing used in scholarly works, including research papers, essays, dissertations, and articles published in academic journals
  • Academic writing
    • Formal tone
    • Clarity and precision
    • Critical thinking
    • Citation and referencing
    • Structured organization
  • Formal tone
    Avoids slang, colloquial language, and contractions; employs a more formal vocabulary and tone appropriate for scholarly discourse
  • Clarity and precision
    Prioritizes clarity and precision in language to ensure that ideas are communicated accurately; involves defining terms, providing clear explanations, and using appropriate transitions
  • Critical thinking
    Encourages critical thinking and analysis; writers are expected to engage with existing literature, evaluate evidence, and construct well-reasoned arguments to support their claims
  • Citation and referencing
    Requires the use of citations and references to acknowledge sources of information and ideas; helps writers avoid plagiarism and allows readers to verify the accuracy of the information presented
  • Structured organization
    Typically follows a clear and logical structure, with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion
  • Informative essay

    A type of academic writing that aims to educate or inform the reader about a particular topic; presents factual information, analysis, and explanations in a clear and organized manner
  • Informative essay

    • Introduction (introduces the topic and provides background information, includes a thesis statement)
    • Body paragraphs (focus on specific aspects or subtopics, present information, analysis, examples, or evidence)
    • Evidence and examples (data, statistics, expert opinions, case studies, or anecdotes)
    • Clarity and coherence (clear, coherent, and well-organized, with transitions between paragraphs)
    • Conclusion (summarizes main points, reinforces significance of topic, suggests areas for further research)
  • Academic writing, including informative essays, plays a crucial role in advancing knowledge and understanding in various fields by providing well-researched and well-structured analyses of complex topics
  • Informative writing targets a generalized audience.