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    Academic writing is a process that starts with posing a question or problem and ends with answering the question or arguing a position. It presents ideas in a rational, organized, systematic, and logical way. The purpose is to inform, argue, or persuade an audience of knowledgeable peers. Examples where academic writing is used include essays, research reports, theses, and academic journals. There are three main types: descriptive writing, which describes how something looks, feels, etc.; narrative writing, which tells a story; and argumentative or persuasive writing, which aims to convince readers of an opinion or view. Characteristics of academic writing include planning, outlining ideas, using a formal tone, precise language, a third-person point of

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    Academic writing is a process that starts with posing a question or problem and ends with answering the question or arguing a position. It presents ideas in a rational, organized, systematic, and logical way. The purpose is to inform, argue, or persuade an audience of knowledgeable peers. Examples where academic writing is used include essays, research reports, theses, and academic journals. There are three main types: descriptive writing, which describes how something looks, feels, etc.; narrative writing, which tells a story; and argumentative or persuasive writing, which aims to convince readers of an opinion or view. Characteristics of academic writing include planning, outlining ideas, using a formal tone, precise language, a third-person point of

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    UNIT 1: A GLIMPSE AT THE WORLD OF WRITING

    What is Academic Writing?


     Academic writing is a process that starts with posing a question, problematizing a concept, evaluating an
    opinion, and ends in answering the question or questions posed, clarifying the problem, and/or arguing for a
    stand.
     Academic Writing is the process of presenting ideas in a rational, organized, systematic, reasonable and logical
    way.

    Ideas
    Process

    Reasonable Rational Logical way Organized Systematic


     Academic Writing has a specific purpose:
    • To inform
    • To argue
    • To persuade
     The audience is your teacher; audience is composed of people who are knowledgeable on the subject that you
    are writing.
     A list of documents where academic writing is used
    • Book reviews
    • Essays
    • Research report
    • Research proposal
    • Scientific paper
    • Academic journal
    • Dissertation and Thesis
    • Abstract
    Types of Academic Writing
    1) Descriptive: it tells how something looks, feels, smells, tastes, and/or sounds.
    2) Narration: to give an account or tell the story of something, someone, or an event. Use time order to organize
    sentences.
    3) Argumentative or Persuasive: to induce readers to believe in writer’s opinions or views through appealing
    reasons. To convince readers.

    English for Academic Purposes – Unit 1: Lesson 1Page 1


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    Narration

    Persuasive or
    Descriptive Argumentatio
    n

    Types of
    Academic
    Writing

    Characteristics of Academic Writing


     Planning – There is a certain amount of planning before you start writing the paper - analytical and organized.
     Outline – A proper outline is a must for academic writing, helps you formulate your thoughts, make you aware
    of certain relationships between topics. It will help you determine the pertinent information to be included in
    your paper.
     Tone – A formal tone is used. You do not use slang words, slang, jargon, abbreviations, or many clichés.
     Language – The language in your paper needs to be clear and words need to be chosen for their precision.
     Point-of-view – The point of view in the third person, as the focus of academic writing is to educate on the facts,
    not support an opinion.
     Approach – Deductive reasoning is a big part of academic writing as your readers have to follow the path that
    brought you to your conclusion.

    Planning

    Approach Outline

    Characteristics of
    Academic Writing

    Point of
    Language
    view

    Formal
    tone

    English for Academic Purposes – Unit 1: Lesson 1Page 2


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