Principles of Academic Writing

Academic writing skills are essential for college or university students. You can express your thoughts, feelings and point of view on a particular issue or topic through academic writing. This course offers a comprehensive overview of the concept of academic writing. It discusses the elements, types, principles and strategies to make you excel.

In the first section, we highlight the importance of academic writing and how it varies from other conventional writing forms. Then you will learn why people write and the different types of academic writing together with the characteristics that make up good academic assignments. Next, we outline its principles so you will discover how clarity, uniformity and objectivity can help make your writing stand out from your peers. You will also learn about the processes involved in starting your assignment and the role that sentences and paragraphs play in your work.

Finally, you will uncover the words and phrases to avoid in your writing. You will explore those skills that have stood the test of time and analyse how you can develop them. You will also learn to maintain a consistent writing style by applying specific rules and principles. This course will interest anyone in college or university looking to improve their academic writing or those working in this field. So why wait? Start this course today!