THE ACADEMIC

WRITING STYLE
ACADEMIC WRITING
It is often describe as
the kind of writing
students are asked to
do at the college level.
ACADEMIC WRITING
Different discipline
also have different
styles and structures.
3 TRAITS OF
"GOOD"
ACADEMIC
WRITING
1. REASON OVER
EMOTION
The students claims are
made with adequate
supporting evidence.
Isn't Hyperbolic.
Clear line of reasoning.
2. EVIDENCE OF BEING OPEN-
MINDED AND DISCIPLINES
It includes and
acknowledges opposing
views.
Includes variety of credible
sources.
3. THE WRITERS ASSUMES
A RATIONAL READER
The reader will look for gaps and
the writers anticipates it.
The writer assumes the reader is
willing to be persuaded, therefore,
offers a clear line of reasoning.
ESTABLISHING OPINION
BASED ON FACTS
 FACT
A fact is a piece of information
that can be strictly defined and
proven true.
Example:
1. DLSU is a university in the
Philippines.
 OPINION
An opinion cannot be proven
true or false.
Example:
1. DLSU has the best
students in the world.
CAN OPINIONS BE
MEASURED?