Academic and
Professional
Writing
Academic Writing
is the process of breaking down ideas
and using deductive reasoning, formal voice
and third person point-of-view. It is about
what you think and what evidence has
contributed to that thinking.
Ideas are usually organized in a formal order or structure.
Ideas are supported by references from academic literature.
In contrast to personal writing, academic writing is different
because it deals with the theories and causes of a given topic, as
well as exploring alternative explanations for these theories or
events.
Academic writing follows a particular tone, which uses concise,
formal, and objective language.
Academic writing also adheres to traditional conventions of
punctuation, grammar, and spelling.
Examples of Academic Writing
o Books and book reports
o Translations
o Essays
o Research paper or research article
o Conference paper
o Academic journal
o Dissertation and Thesis
o Abstract
o Explication
Tips on how to write academically
Start by introducing your topic.
State your main idea clearly.
State the main idea of each paragraph.
Use supporting examples and details.
Use third person point-of-view.
Use formal voice.
End by restating your main idea, or
summarizing important points, and then
drawing a final conclusion for your reader.
Proofread your work.
Professional Writing
is a style of written communication
used in a workplace environment that
allows professionals to make informed
decisions.
Examples of Professional Writing
Journalism Article
Campus Newspaper
Press Release promoting a fictional event
Brochure promoting a university organization
Blog created through Word Press
E-mail Message addressing a crisis
Memo for client website
Writer's Report highlighting a professional in the field
Cover Letter / Resume for an advertising position
Some Tips
Don't betray the reader’s trust.
Give it time to breathe.
Be concise.
Be consistent.
Make sure it’s relevant.
Read it out loud.
Give examples.
Make it visually appealing.
Provide transitions.
Watch the fat thumbs.
Academic Writing Professional Writing
• Academic writing is prepared to • Professional writing is
familiarize others on a specific prepared to get something
topic and for students' learning. changed or done.
• A writer has to show
• Writer has to apply standard
proficiency in standard
written English style, as well as,
English style, covering
edit and review your own writing
grammar, paragraph and
for suitability.
sentence structure, clarity, and
writing format.
• Writer also has to express
analytical skills, critical reading • A writer also has to understand
abilities along with discovering, the levels needed to curate fair,
assessing, analyzing, and professional content by
integrating relevant sources. planning, drafting, editing,
Academic Writing Professional Writing
He/she needs to represent Always write for the
research skills, mix their proposed readers of the
own concepts with those of content
others by quoting relevantly.
Professional writing style is
The academic writing style used for information like
as the name suggests is used letters, resumes, press
for academic content, in the releases, articles, and more.
mode of book reports,
theses, essays, etc.
How one’s purpose is crucial considerion in
acadmic and professional writing?
When the writer has a
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what a writer does would easy for him to
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