DCIT60A | Third Quiz Flashcards
academic writing aims to be
objective and formal
they shape how ideas are conveyed and how the audience perceives the message
underlying factors
what are the underlying factors in writing?
purpose
audience
tone and style
format
determines why the writer is creating the text
purpose
it refers to the intended reader of your piece of writing
audience
writer’s attitude
tone
the way ideas are expressed, including word choice and sentence structure
style
it determines the layout and structure of a written piece
format
formatting rule in academic papers
APA/MLA
formatting rule in business reports
professional templates
it enhances readability and organization
proper formatting
they help writers communicate their ideas effectively in research papers, essays, reports, and other scholarly works
academic writing conventions
main purpose of academic writing
informative
what are the academic writing conventions
formality
impersonality
structure
it maintains a professional and serious tone
formality
it avoids personal pronouns and focuses on objective discussion rather than personal opinions
impersonality
the subject performs the action
active voice
the object receives the action, and the subject may be omitted
passive voice
it helps writers present their arguments cautiously and objectively
hedging
