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Blog Post ,[object Object],[object Object]
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Journal Article ,[object Object],[object Object]
Rules for Very Formal Academic Writing
Avoid contractions. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Avoid using “and so forth” and “etc.” ,[object Object],[object Object]
Avoid addressing the reader as “you.” ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Limit/avoid direct questions. ,[object Object],[object Object]
Drop/limit needless adverbs. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Avoid split infinitives. ,[object Object],[object Object]
Be concise.
Do not use slang or colloquial language. ,[object Object],[object Object]
Do not use first person. ,[object Object],[object Object]
Avoid words like “stuff,” “things,” “a bunch,” or “a lot.” ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Avoid sexist language. ,[object Object],[object Object]
Don’t begin sentences with “and,” “but,” or “or.” ,[object Object],[object Object]
Don’t write in the imperative. ,[object Object],[object Object]
Avoid attempts at humor, sarcasm, and irony. ,[object Object],[object Object]
Cite your sources. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Don’t make mistakes in typing, spelling, punctuation, or grammar. ,[object Object]
Good Academic Writing Enters a conversation Forwards a new idea Supports the idea with research Uses source materials ethically Meets the expectations of the audience for length, tone, diction, paragraphing, subheadings, citation style
Important things to remember: Understand what’s being asked of you. Ask for clarification. Don’t assume everyone has the same expectations. They don’t.
Resources for you The Writing Center  in Robert Bell, Bracken Library, and online The Learning Center in North Quad The Journalism Writing Center (for Journalism minors and majors only)

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  • 23. Good Academic Writing Enters a conversation Forwards a new idea Supports the idea with research Uses source materials ethically Meets the expectations of the audience for length, tone, diction, paragraphing, subheadings, citation style
  • 24. Important things to remember: Understand what’s being asked of you. Ask for clarification. Don’t assume everyone has the same expectations. They don’t.
  • 25. Resources for you The Writing Center in Robert Bell, Bracken Library, and online The Learning Center in North Quad The Journalism Writing Center (for Journalism minors and majors only)