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Published on Nov 18, 2015
UNV-100 Developmental Writing
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Academic Writing
CONVENTIONS
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Every kind of writing has its own rules
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For example, you probably would not write an email to your boss the same way you would text a friend
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Conventions keep academic writing orderly and logical
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writer follows the conventions=
reader has a better chance of understanding the purpose of the text
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-expected to follow certain conventions in writing
-you should learn these rules so you can be successful
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helpful guidelines to show you are part of an academic community
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Although every instructor has individual preferences and the rules are not absolute
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general expectations or customs in academic writing include
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Key Features
tone
slang
clichés
point of view
contractions
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Tone
refers to a writer’s style, character, bias, or attitude
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Tone can separate a writer from one who is taken seriously or not
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writer’s tone will differ with each assignment
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academic writing is more formal than tone in personal writing
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Casual written or spoken expressions are not used in formal academic writing
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-example, a casual message like “Can’t wait to see ya later!” might be okay when writing to a friend
-too informal for academic writing
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Academic writing can be simple, clear, and engaging
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Understand your audience and what you are trying to achieve with yourwriting
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-Read assignment guidelines
-make sense of the essay’s purpose & audience
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Slang
informal form of language often used in speech
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does not usually have a place in academic writing
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klutz, grub, cushy, and cool
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Clearly, slang words are not terrible
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appropriate in informal conversations
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not appropriate for most academic writing
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Try reading your writing aloud to avoid slang
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If words sound conversational, replace them with more formal words
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Slang: “The students caught cheating on the test were given the third degree by the principle”
Meaning: “third-degree” means “to be interrogated by”
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slang:“The kids were ready to bite my arm off just because I promised to take them to the candy store”
Meaning: “to bite my arm off” means to get overexcited
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Clichés
OVERUSED phrase, expression, or idea that lost its originality
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Examples
a waste of time
time heals all wounds
opposites attract
find your way
keep the faith
all over the map
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Clichés can be tough to identify
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unique words are far more powerful than a phrase overused by many every day
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Point of View
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first person
I, me, we, and us
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appear too casual or biased to an academic reader
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exception...when you are asked to write a paper about your personal experiences=
first person is acceptable
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Example: “I believe the U.S. government needs to regulate businesses.”
Corrected: “The U.S. government needs to regulate businesses.”
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second person
you
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second person is avoided in academic writing
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-can sound informal
-accusatory to a reader
-Often Used for instructional & technical manuals
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Example: “If you learn how to write well, you will do better in school and earn better grades.”
Corrected: “Learning to write well in college helps students do better in
school and earn better grades.”
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third person
he, she, they, and it
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useful in all types of writing, including academic writing
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Example: “Grand Canyon University students succeed if they prepare thoroughly
for quizzes and exams
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Remember
academic essays should be written in the third person
second person should be avoided
first person should only be used if approved by a professor or when writing about a personal experience
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Strategies...
Track down second person point of view references and eliminate them
Look for first person pronouns and remove them
If you see 3rd person, give yourself a pat on the back!
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Contractions
COMBINE 2 WORDS BY LEAVING OUT A LETTER OR 2 & REPLACING LETTERS WITH AN APOSTROPHE
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-Contractions are casual
-not often used in academic writing
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Examples
Don’t → do not
Can’t → cannot
Won’t → will not
Shouldn’t → should not
Isn’t → is not
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Review
eXamine Tone to remove casual writing
Replace Slang with intended meaning
Eliminate cliches and add unique words
correct point of view
use both words and avoid contractions
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