Features of Academic Writing Flashcards
1
Q
Written works are lexically denser (highly complex in terms of vocabulary and grammar).
A
Complex
2
Q
Avoids using colloquial or nonstandard forms of words and suggests a professional and smart tone, while also relaying information correctly and politely.
A
Formal
3
Q
The writer has the responsibility to present clear and direct information to the readers.
A
- Explicit
4
Q
Eliminates personal biases and emotional associations in the text. What you write is not about you.
A
Objective
5
Q
Always presents correct and reliable information
A
- Precise
