: ̗̀➛ Reflection of Academic Writing (First Meeting)

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Name : Nazwa Rega Tanissa

Student ID : 2223210086

Class : 4A

Course : Academic Writing


Source Picture : University of Greenwich

Reflection of Academic Writing (First Meeting)

    From the first meeting of the Academic Writing. We learn and talk about many things. First is the introduction about Academic Writing. Academic writing is arguably the most important skill in academic contexts, since writing is the main method of academic communication. It is also the most difficult skill for most students to master. Academic writing is writing which communicates ideas, information and research to the wider academic community. It can be divided into two types: student academic writing, which is used as a form of assessment at university, as well as at schools as preparation for university study; and expert academic writing, which is writing that is intended for publication in an academic journal or book.

    Also, we learn about 7 steps to success there are : Analyse, Brainstorm, Research, Plan of Attack, First Draft, Revise and Edit, ad References. There are a keywords in academic writing too such as : Planning, Critical Thinking, Referencing, Well Supported Points or Structure, Evidence Based Arguments, Logical Development or Language, and the last is Grammar or Editing.

Structure and Language :

1.      Paragraphs : structure. Each paragraph should cover one idea or one aspect of an idea. A paragraph consists of a topic sentence, a number of support sentences, and an optional concluding sentence

2.      Topic Sentence : Every sentence in the paragraph should support the topic sentence.

Sentence Writing Tips :

1.  Create an objective, confident voice

You need to be clear about whether you are discussing something that happened in the past or something that is having an impact upon the present.

2. Use appropriate language for your audience and purpose

  Academic writing need not be complicated, but it does need to have an     element of formality.

3. Be clear and concise

        Keep words simple

  Avoid: The denotation was obfuscated by the orator. 
  Try: The meaning was hidden by the speaker.

4. Use Language Sensitively

  Avoid expressing strong opinions too directly 

  Academic writing is concerned with presenting your discussion in an objective way, so there is no need to assert your opinions too strongly.

Why we should do editing on Academic Writing? Because it will be Presents a well-written and clearly finished piece, Ensures your piece reads well, Enables you to change, rearrange or discard material to clarify points & achieve a well-crafted final product, Illustrates your interest in presenting a refined assignment, Less likely to annoy lecturers, Allows you to improve your writing in future

Editing have a techiques too such as sentence length, spelling, punctuation, and grammatical mistakes. And there is a tips too :

•      Take a break: Put your essay aside for a day or two before editing

•      Read Out Loud: Reading in your head allows your brain to auto-correct some errors.

•      Use a Straightedge: Use a ruler or book & read the paper line by line. This forces you to see each line and each sentence on its own.

•      Tech: Spell check and Grammarly.

•      Friend: Ask somebody to read your piece of writing.

•      Short periods: If possible, do your editing and proofreading in several short blocks of time to help concentration.

•      Shorter sentences: Avoid long, convoluted sentences. Break it up for the reader!

 

 

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