Features of Academic Writing

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

• Complexity

• Formality

• Accuracy

• Objectivity

• Precision

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

• Complexity

• Formality

• Accuracy

• Objectivity

• Precision

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

• Complexity

• Formality

• Accuracy

• Objectivity

• Precision

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

• Complexity

• Formality

• Accuracy

• Objectivity

• Precision

5.   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.

• Complexity

• Formality

• Accuracy

• Objectivity

• Precision