1 Nature of Academic Writing

style of expression that researchers use

🗝 Key Concepts

1. Academic writing refers to a style of expression that researchers use to define the intellectual boundaries of their disciplines and specific areas of expertise (Candlin, 2016).  
2. Academic writing is characterized by
   1. evidence-based arguments,
   2. precise word choice,
   3. logical organization, and
   4. an effective tone. 
3. Like specialist languages used in other professions, such as, engineering, law, or health sciences, academic writing is designed to convey agreed meaning about complex ideas or concepts for a group of scholarly experts. 

✓ Check for Understanding

1. Typically, who is the intended audience of academic writing and how does that guide organization of content?
2. How does academic writing compare and contrast with the following?
   1. poem
   2. mystery novel
   3. technical assembly instructions