A C A D E M I C W RI T I N G

LESSON 2
Academic writing is a process that starts with posing a question, problematizing a concept, evaluating an opinion and
ends in answering the question posed, clarifying the problem and/or arguing for a stand.

PURPOSE
 To information
 To argue a specific point
 To persuade

AUDIENCE
 Your teacher
 Your peers (who will read and evaluate your work)
 Academic community
The assumption is that your audience is composed of people who are knowledgeable on the subject that you
are writing about; thus, you have to demonstrate a thorough understanding of your subject at hand.
 
Academic writing is thinking; you cannot just write anything that comes to your mind. You have to abide by the set
rules and practices in writing.
 You have to write in a language that is appropriate but not too pretentious.
 You also have to consider the knowledge and the background of your reader/audience.