What is Academic Writing?
Author’s viewpointUsually uses third-person pronoun.
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Subject/content: Sources of evidenceMore commonly drawn from shared historical events or literature or other forms of knowledge.
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ToneTends to be removed from the subject and appears to be objective; tends to hold emotions in check and express concerns through strong arguments and powerful rhetorical devices.
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StructureFollows a structure that focuses on the development of one clear argument at a time to support a clearly stated thesis.
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Location of the research purpose/questionStated explicitly, generally located in the first or second paragraph of the essay.
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PurposePresentation of facts and ideas with critical evaluation, arguing a point and analysing in detail.
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Vocabulary
Technical words according to subject; no slang or contractions (can't they're, she's, etc.); avoids “you” and “I” (the use of “I” in the introduction and conclusion of an essay is permitted but in the body of the essay is best avoided in order to maintain an academic tone).
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Adapted from IB Website