Maintain a formal, professional voice. Avoid slang, contractions (don't, can't), and cliches.
Academic writing is rarely done in one sitting. It is a cycle of:
In the academic world, ideas are currency. Plagiarism—using someone else's work without credit—is a serious offense.
Tackle sophisticated ideas, but keep your sentences clear. Length does not equal intelligence.
Focuses on the topic, not the writer (typically avoiding "I" or "me").
Maintain a formal, professional voice. Avoid slang, contractions (don't, can't), and cliches.
Academic writing is rarely done in one sitting. It is a cycle of:
In the academic world, ideas are currency. Plagiarism—using someone else's work without credit—is a serious offense.
Tackle sophisticated ideas, but keep your sentences clear. Length does not equal intelligence.
Focuses on the topic, not the writer (typically avoiding "I" or "me").