THE ACADEMIC

WRITING STYLE
 Statement Agree Disagree
1. Academic writing follows the same
rules and conventions as other type of
writing, like poetry writing.
2. Academic writing uses and cites
credible references and sources,
following a specific format.
3. Academic writing is an expressive
form of writing primarily aimed at
allowing the writer to convey his/ her
ideas.
 Statement Agree Disagree

4. Personal blogs and information from

social media can be used as a reference
in academic writing.

5. Academic writers analyze the writing

situation and go through the writing
process to communicate ideas
effectively.
 Purpose and Types of Academic and
Professional Writing
• To report findings from research endeavors
• To discuss a concept to a greater populace
• To formulate a solution to a problem
• To evaluate programs and personnel
 Types of Written Work

Essay A piece of academic writing

which generally aims to
explain a concept in a
specific discipline
 Types of Written Work

Paper A shorter piece of research,

either individual or
groupwork, with the topic
chosen by the student(s)
 Types of Written Work

A lengthy piece of writing

Thesis or
normally done by a student
Dissertation
often for a higher degree, on
a topic chosen by the
student and approved by the
instructor
 Types of Written Work

An inter-office document
Memorandum distributed to inform
employees, request data,
give responses, confirm
decisions, and provide
directions
 Types of Written Work

Report An official workplace

document that presents and
analyzes data to provide
information and
recommendations
 The Rhetorical Situation in Writing

1. Purpose 3. Topic

2. Audience 4. Role
 The Rhetorical Situation in Writing

1. Purpose Why are you writing? What

do you hope to achieve?

To inform To educate To persuade

Purpose for Writing Examples

Thesis/ dissertation, research

To inform journals, news articles, office
memorandum, company reports
Medical pamphlets/ leaflets/
To educate brochures, corporate workshop
modules, training manuals
Editorials, position paper, project
To persuade proposals
2. Audience Who is reading this piece?
What knowledge does he/she
need to understand in my
writing