Question

12.8 Write: Prepare Academic Writing

Answer 1

Answer:

In academic writing, the writer's aim is to persuade readers of an idea based on evidence. It is that type of writing where the writer is expected to produce a paper in response to a question or a topic based on the content the writer would have learnt in an academic setting like a college or a university.

Explanation:

When you study at university in Britain you will need to produce written assignments. You can expect assignments to be set and marked by your tutors on a regular basis. These pieces of written work, often together with examinations, will be used to assess you on your course.

Producing academic written work in English can be demanding and will require careful management of your time. There may be differences from how you have done this before in your home country. You can prepare yourself better for writing academic assignments in English if you know what differences to expect.

This activity will help you to recognise any differences between the kind of academic writing that you may have produced before and the kind that you will be asked to produce at a British university. It will also give suggestions for how to prepare yourself for academic writing before you arrive in the UK.