Academic Style

Good academic writing should be

• well structured

• based on experience

• objective and formal in tone and style

• personal

• supported with relevant evidence

. Good academic writing is not only about the content of your writing but also about the way in which you ____________ your ideas.

When writing in a formal academic style it would not be appropriate to write 'shouldn't' because this is a ________________ and we should instead write the full form of words e.g. 'should not'.

When writing in an academic style, which of the following words would be suitable at the start of a sentence?

• But

• So

• And

• However

It is acceptable to use 'etc' in academic writing.

• True

• False

Which of the following should you avoid in academic writing?

• Using synonyms

• Starting sentences with conjunctions e.g. 'and'

• Ending paragraphs with a direct quotation

• Starting paragraphs with your own words

It is acceptable to use expressions such as "in my opinion" and " I believe" in an academic writing style.

• True

• False

In an academic writing style, you should avoid using "he" and "his" and should use __________________ neutral language such as "their work" or "the work".

Which of the following is written in a suitable academic style?

• Currently, lots of young people don't fancy a career in science.

• Nowadays, many youngsters don't want to pursue a career in science.

• Currently, many young people do not want to pursue a carer in science.

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