Academic Style by https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86 Reviewing lesson 2.2 and 2.3 en-us 2020-10-06 16:05:32 UTC 2020-10-08 04:19:12 UTC hello@padlet.com Paragraph Length stevemiller3 https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/808395944 Paragraphs should be fairly long, but not too long. ]]> 2020-10-06 20:55:32 UTC https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/808395944 Contractions stevemiller3 https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/808398221 Avoid isn't, doesn't, won't and other contractions.]]> 2020-10-06 20:56:42 UTC https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/808398221 Vagueness https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809453883 Have a clear voice and be able to articulate yourself properly]]> 2020-10-07 07:21:55 UTC https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809453883 informal word choice https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809455331 Avoid ok, big, thing and other informal words]]> 2020-10-07 07:22:35 UTC https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809455331 Use of first person pronouns, such as I or we. Using these words makes the statement a personal opinion, rather than an academic argument. https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809455571 2020-10-07 07:22:43 UTC https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809455571 objective and impersonal https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809456070 2020-10-07 07:23:01 UTC https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809456070 emotions are contained https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809456214 2020-10-07 07:23:06 UTC https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809456214 Content Using sources with no credibility. https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809456320 2020-10-07 07:23:09 UTC https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809456320 Slang https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809456539 The use of slang words while writing.]]> 2020-10-07 07:23:16 UTC https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809456539 Transitions and choice of words https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809456653 It is important for one to use transitions wisely to either connect, argue, or add on to a sentence and a paragraph. Using formal transitions and linking words such as: 
"Moreover" rather than "and" 
"Similarly" rather than "likewise"

]]> 2020-10-07 07:23:20 UTC https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809456653 subordination https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809456818 The use of certain linking words such as while, although, if to add complexity and structure to the sentence.]]> 2020-10-07 07:23:25 UTC https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809456818 targets specific audience https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809456831 2020-10-07 07:23:26 UTC https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809456831 Vocabulary and Grammar janakadry1 https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809456953 Basic vocabulary and grammar such as the use of informal words and the use of contracted verb forms]]> 2020-10-07 07:23:29 UTC https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809456953 Lack of citation https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809457215 All secondary sources should be clearly cited using a formal citation method such as MLA.

]]> 2020-10-07 07:23:39 UTC https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809457215 not enough evidence https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809457601 2020-10-07 07:23:52 UTC https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809457601 complex sentences https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809457921 2020-10-07 07:24:02 UTC https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809457921 Use of First Person https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809458563 It's recommended to avoid first person language to not make the writing sound like an opinion

]]> 2020-10-07 07:24:22 UTC https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809458563 Linear and informative janakadry1 https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809459341 There should be a central point idea that you refer to throughout your piece of work ]]> 2020-10-07 07:24:38 UTC https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809459341 Making generalisations https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809459449 An academic text should be specific and point out a central idea throughout the work.]]> 2020-10-07 07:24:41 UTC https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809459449 https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809460169 writing should be linear and informative]]> 2020-10-07 07:25:06 UTC https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809460169 Improper references. https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809460191 Not being clear about the sources of evidence or arguments.]]> 2020-10-07 07:25:08 UTC https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809460191 https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809460215 mirroring of content, use of bullet points, and short paragraphs are all indicators of a poor style of academic writing.

]]> 2020-10-07 07:25:08 UTC https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809460215 sources cited using the proper system https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809461542 2020-10-07 07:25:39 UTC https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809461542 Not hedging correctly janakadry1 https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809461810 Do not be too strong with your claims, for example saying that something will definitely happen when we cannot possibly confirm that]]> 2020-10-07 07:25:48 UTC https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809461810 Writing should be informative https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809462530 2020-10-07 07:26:09 UTC https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809462530 Writer's purpose should be clear. https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809463086 2020-10-07 07:26:29 UTC https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809463086 https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809465650 being precise, simple, and using the right amount of words]]> 2020-10-07 07:27:46 UTC https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809465650 Lack of development https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809466275 2020-10-07 07:28:03 UTC https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809466275 Use of sexist or biased language https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809468751 2020-10-07 07:29:12 UTC https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/809468751 references https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/810151020 academic writing requires you to provide proper references to studies/ researches]]> 2020-10-07 13:21:22 UTC https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/810151020 vagueness https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/810155288 poor academic styles have unclear/ vague ideas]]> 2020-10-07 13:22:25 UTC https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/810155288 unnecessary words https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/810159163 poor ]]> 2020-10-07 13:23:23 UTC https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/810159163 references https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/810162429 proper research references should be provided when writing in an academic style ]]> 2020-10-07 13:24:08 UTC https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/810162429 vagueness / wrong word choice https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/810167567 academic style of writing requires you to be very clear and use words that are very accurate to describe the message the writer is willing to convey]]> 2020-10-07 13:25:24 UTC https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/810167567 bullet points https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/810267072 bullet points are used to summarise the most important parts of the writing. however bullet points are indicators that the writing is not academic]]> 2020-10-07 13:50:02 UTC https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/810267072 No emotive language https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/812626418 An academic text will be mostly factual and not have emotions or strong opinions in the text.]]> 2020-10-08 04:19:12 UTC https://padlet.com/stevemiller3/5y8hyuc03lq3y86/wish/812626418