LESSON 5: ACADEMIC WRITING

Question 1

-a formal style of writing in schools and universities. In a global
context, there is a known dominance in the use of English
language in most academic texts

Answer 1

academic writing

Question 2

Characteristics of Academic Writing

Answer 2

Formal, Impersonal, Strudctured, Hedging

Question 3

● formal words
● no abbreviations
or contractions
● no colloquial
words or idioms

Answer 3

formal

Question 4

● avoid addressing
the readers as
“you”
● avoid rhetorical
questions

Answer 4

impersonal

Question 5

Use passive voice
in writing.

Use noun forms
instead of verbs.

Answer 5

structured

Question 6

(using noun forms) is an important
feature of academic writing. It adds variety, objectivity,

and an impersonal tone to texts.

Answer 6

nominalization

Question 7

use cautious language

avoid absolute terms
except in the
conclusion. uses modals

Answer 7

hedging

Question 8

an exhaustive, detailed
description, critical analysis, and
evaluation of the quality, meaning,
importance, and merit of a book.

Answer 8

book review

Question 9

aims to develop critical thinking and to provide practice
for the synthesis and evaluation of ideas for an informed
perspective about a research problem or a certain issue.

Answer 9

book review