Features of Academic Writing

Academic writing is used only at university context.

• TRUE

• FALSE

You mustn’t use personal pronouns such as I, You, We in academic writing.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Colloquial English is encouraged when you write compositions at university courses or academic writing.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Choose three words to describe academic writing

• talented, stylish, inspiring

• exact, clear, objective

• subjective, unclear, blurred

• decisive, disruptive, sarcastic

You should avoid colloquial words and expressions, abbreviations and two-word verbs.

• accuracy

• complexity

• formality

• precision

You need to be specific especially in dealing with facts, figures, and dates.

• accuracy

• caution

• formality

• precision

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.

• caution

• formality

• objectivity

• precision

Which of the following is an example of formal writing?

• Prince got together with Tracy to produce a successful music video.

• Girls experience a lot of pressure to get into early relationships.

• Is it okay to force men into taking paternity leave?

• Medical staff are expected to be careful not to pass on personal information about a patient.