Features of Academic Writing

Preciseness especially in dealing with facts, figures, and dates is needed in this feature of academic writing.

• Accuracy

• Precision

• Formality

• Complexity

This prohibits the use of colloquial words and expressions, abbreviations and two-word verbs.

• Complexity

• Objectivity

• Formality

• Accuracy

It uses accurate terminologies. It avoids the use of inappropriate or improper words and phrases.

• Accuracy

• Formality

• Complexity

• Objectivity

It contains texts which are difficult to comprehend in terms of subject matter, arrangement of the words, language and grammar.

• Accuracy

• Precision

• Formality

• Complexity

It prohibits the use of personal point of views and biases. It is more concerned with facts and arguments which are based on a thorough examination of the evidence.

• Accuracy

• Precision

• Formality

• Objectivity