Academic Style

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This video gives information on academic writing style in English, with a list of 10 style 'rules', focusing on formality (rules 1-5), objectivity (rule 6), precision (rules 7-8), tentative language (rule 9) and explicit links (rule 10). • ▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ • 00:00 Intro • 00:32 Rule 1: Use formal vocabulary • 01:50 Rule 2: Use formal verbs • 02:42 Rule 3: Use full form of verbs • 03:03 Rule 4: Use formal grammar structures • 03:56 Rule 5: Use statements • 04:25 Rule 6: Use impersonal phrases • 05:15 Rule 7: Be precise • 06:07 Rule 8: Cite your sources • 06:32 Rule 9: Use tentative language • 07:32 Rule 10: Use appropriate transitions • 08:26 Example text (for style problems) • ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ • Video created using VideoScribe software [affiliate link]: • https://tidd.ly/37VdIB7 • Academic writing style is a formal style, that requires: (1) use of formal vocabulary e.g. words from the Academic Word List; (2) use of formal verbs instead of two- or three-word verbs; (3) use of full form verbs, not contractions; (4) formal grammar structures; (5) statements rather than questions; (6) impersonal phrases such as 'There is'; (7) use of precise words; (8) citation of sources; (9) hedging (cautious language); (10) formal linking words. • For more information on this topic, see: • https://www.eapfoundation.com/writing... • A related topic is hedging: • https://www.eapfoundation.com/writing... • If you like these videos, consider supporting my work on Patreon at: • / eapfoundation . • You can get early access to videos as well as additional resources for English for Academic Purposes (EAP). • Other useful links: • https://www.eapfoundation.com/ (EAPFoundation.com website home page) • / eapfoundation (LinkedIn) • / eapfoundation (Facebook)

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