{"id":2624,"date":"2019-09-23T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-09-23T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/?post_type=essay-writing-blog&p=2624"},"modified":"2022-12-13T08:52:43","modified_gmt":"2022-12-13T16:52:43","slug":"academic-writing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/academic-writing\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Ways to Improve Your Academic Writing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Would you write an email to your boss using the same word choices and style that you\u2019d use to send an email or text to your friend? Would you start your email to your boss with \u201cHey dude, wassup?\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

Probably not.<\/p>\n

Why? Because writing to your boss demands a higher level of professionalism and formality than does writing to your friend.<\/p>\n

The same is true for academic writing.<\/p>\n

You wouldn\u2019t use \u201cI\u2019m gonna write this paper about how much I love playing video games\u201d as your thesis.  And you wouldn\u2019t write one giant paragraph about how playing video games<\/a> is the best pastime ever (even if that\u2019s how you feel).<\/p>\n

Why? Because academic writing requires a specific format and style. It needs to be organized, clear, and professional.<\/p>\n

But how do you improve your academic writing? What specifically should you do to make your writing more professional?<\/p>\n

Start by reviewing these 20 ways to improve your academic writing.<\/p>\n

20 Ways to Improve Your Academic Writing<\/h2>\n

Good writing takes practice, and you simply can\u2019t write the perfect paper on the first (or even the second or third) attempt.<\/p>\n

You can, however, review these tips to begin to improve your academic writing one step at a time.<\/p>\n

#1: Follow assignment guidelines<\/h3>\n

Before <\/i>you start any writing assignment, take the time to review the assignment guidelines<\/a> again. Really. It\u2019s important.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s why. Let\u2019s say you thought that you knew exactly <\/i>what you were supposed to be writing: a literary analysis<\/a> of the themes in The Handmaid\u2019s Tale<\/i><\/a>. You write a brilliant essay about the theme of complacency in the novel and its relevance to today\u2019s political climate.<\/p>\n

When you finish your masterpiece, you decide to review the assignment details, only to find out that the actual <\/i>assignment is to compare one of the themes of The Handmaid\u2019s Tale<\/i> to another dystopian novel<\/a>.<\/p>\n

With only four short hours left before the assignment is due, you have to rush to create an entirely new paper. Not exactly what you wanted to do on Sunday evening (especially after working so hard on your original paper).<\/p>\n

The takeaway: <\/b>Professors provide assignment guidelines for a reason. Follow them. (Your grade will thank you.)<\/p>\n

Need more help with a certain essay type than your assignment guide offers? Use this survival guide on 6 popular types of essays<\/a>.<\/p>\n

#2: Master the academic essay structure<\/h3>\n

It may sound simple, but if you\u2019re writing an academic essay, remember to use the proper essay structure.<\/p>\n

All formal essays require an original title (that gives readers an idea of what your paper is about), one or more introductory paragraphs, a strong thesis, at least several body paragraphs to explain the key arguments of the essay, and one or more concluding paragraphs to wrap things up.<\/p>\n

Need help with the basic components of an academic essay? Check out these resources:<\/p>\n