Introduction to Academic Writing 

1. Purposes of Academic Writing 

1) To advance knowledge in a research field with evidence 

2) To explain new ideas and make them accessible to others 

3) To solve practical problems 

2. Genres of Academic Writing 

Research papers Research reports 

Theses/dissertations Short communications 

Review articles Oral presentations/ posters 

3. Features of Academic Writing 

1) Formality: Academic writing is formal. 

2) Objectivity: Academic writing sets a high value on objectivity.3) Accuracy: Academic writing uses vocabulary accurately.4) Complexity: Academic writing involves a highly specialized vocabulary and rigorous sentence structures 

5) Hedging: An important feature of academic writing is the use of 

cautious language.References 

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A Handbook. Beijing: Peking University Press, 2017. 

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