Academic language is very different from the kind of language students use in their daily lives. Some writing assignments seem to be written in an “artificial” language that only scholars understand. If you want to master the art of academic writing and start speaking its language fluently, this book is for you.
The book provides readers with all the required information on crafting a flawless academic paper. Here are some of the key topics:
The book discusses the main points that differentiate ordinary writing from academic. You will learn whether using passive voice in your assignments is appropriate or whether it’s better to go with the active voice. Also, you will get all the necessary information about the different types of academic papers and their specific characteristics.
"How to Move the Rock of Academic Writing" is a reliable source of information about formatting styles. Many students get confused with all the instructions of APA, MLA, Chicago, and other styles. This book will help you get your head around all the crucial details you need to remember while writing academic papers.
One of the chapters is a mini academic phrasebook. It will help you start speaking and using the language of scholars fluently. You will learn about the importance of using topic sentences and how they help you structure your paper. Also, this chapter will give you a list of useful verbs and phrases you can include in your writing to make it sound more convincing from an academic point of view. Students sometimes think that using long, unfamiliar words will help them impress their teacher. However, it is easy to confuse one word with another. A specific chapter is dedicated to commonly confused words in academic writing to help you avoid typical mistakes.
