Academic writing is one of the most complex types of writing. It is clear, concise, and detail-oriented, which means it often contains one central focus or theme, with every part contributing to building your argument. The aim of academic writing is to avoid any repetitions, or statements which don’t strengthen your thesis. Its objective is to inform and build on previous findings and research, rather than entertain and is a much different exercise than other forms of writing. Academic writing is thus:

● Complex

● Formal

● Objective

● Explicit

● Hedged

● Responsible