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EFFECTIVE ACADEMIC WRITING
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
To look at what effective academic writing is
To briefly examine a few characteristics of effective academic writing
To deconstruct the characteristics of academic writing
To examine a few examples of academic writing
FOCUS QUESTIONS
Two questions What is effective academic writing?
What are the characteristics of effective academic writing?
Academic Writing
It is FORMAL The reader is an ACADEMIC The CONTENTS: serious thought The writing is properly CONSTRUCTED–
no errors The VOCABULARY is varied and at an
appropriate level
ORGANISATION
The writing must have: An IntroductionA BodyA Conclusion
The writing must have clear paragraphs The writing must show progression The writing must include examples
TASK ACHIEVEMENT
The writing must be RELEVANT to the title
The writing must be direct and efficient The writing and arguments must be
accurate and appropriate Types: analyze, define, illustrate,
criticize, discuss, describe, explain, justify
ACCURACY
The writing must contain the correct GRAMMAR
WORD CHOICE must be accurate VOCABULARY must be varied and
appropriate Incorrect SPELLING often causes
confusion Incorrect PUNCTUATION changes the
meaning
RANGE AND STYLE
Avoid REPETITION Use a RANGE of vocabulary Approach the topic DIRECTLY Avoid long, complicated sentences Don’t ASSUME the reader knows the
topic
COHERENCE AND COHESION
Use good LINKING WORDS (moreover, however, therefore)
Use SIGNPOSTING words that guides the reader. E.g.: As we have previously stated…
The essay must make sense and “hang together”
REFERENCING
Do not use CONTRACTIONS
Avoid filers like “Er” and “Yanni”
Include quotations, paraphrasing, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc.