Academic Writing Basics

Question 1

Rules for Academic Writing

Answer 1

1. Read the instructions carefully, as they contain all the information you need to start doing your research.
   2.Ensure your document is properly formatted.
   3.Ensure your paper is logically structured.
2. Proofread your paper.

(1 page of text equals 275 words)
(1 page equals slide)
(Title and reference pages should not be included)
(A list of sources/ references starts from a new page and is placed at the end of the paper)
Adhere to the formal style.
Stick to proper punctuation

Question 2

Do’s & Don’ts of the title

Answer 2

Do’s
1.Write a creative essay for your title
2. The title is the first opportunity to inform the reader about the thesis of your essay
3. Capitalize the title correctly.
4. format the essay with double spacing and page numbers.

Don’ts
1. Never just write “Evaluation essay”

Question 3

What is the purpose of an introduction?

Answer 3

1.Engage the reader
2. Provide background information
3. Present the thesis
4. Unless necessary for contextualization, save the evidence to support your claims in the body paragraphs
5. Do not serve the main meal at the same time.

Question 4

How to write the conclusion

Answer 4

1. Write a solid conclusion that wraps up the idea of the paper.
2. Revisit the thesis statement within repeating it
3. Do not introduce new ideas in the conclusion
4. Avoid saying “in conclusion” or “to sum”

Question 5

What to include in a thesis

Answer 5

1. Make sure the thesis is not a question but answers a question
2. Make sure it strongly states a point that is arguable or datable.
   3.Make sure it is not a quote
3. Make sure it matches your conclusion, which should not repeat the thesis but provides a closing idea to the reader.

Question 6

What to do to avoid whiplash for the reader

Answer 6

Lead the reader gently and logically along using relevant transition words.

Question 7

What to avoid when academic writing

Answer 7

1. Remove yourself from the essay unless when framing a direct response
2. Avoid using rhetorical questions
3. Avoid useless definitions unless writing about something truly obscure.
4. Avoid using words that do not add meaning

Question 8

What to do with quotes

Answer 8

Use quotes to support the evidence of what you’re writing