Academic Writing (BIT) by Alex Yong

Clarity

uonlearingadvisorsg — 2025-09-26 15:36:18 UTC

Activity: Rewrite vague sentences to make them precise. You need to rewrite the 2 sentences below using specific data, evidence or measurable details.

Example 1: "A lot of users had problems with the system."

Example 2: "The software runs fast on fast devices."

Formality

uonlearingadvisorsg — 2025-09-26 16:02:03 UTC

Activity: Rewrite casual sentences into formal academic style.

Example 1: "This program is kinda slow and doesn't work."

Example 2: "Lots of people think AI is cool."

Objectivity

uonlearingadvisorsg — 2025-09-26 16:03:37 UTC

Activity: Convert the sentences into evidence-based statements. (Hint: You can consider inputting a fake in-text citation for this activity)

Example 1: "I think Python is better than Java."

Example 2: "In my opinion, cloud storage is safer than hard drives."

Coherence

uonlearingadvisorsg — 2025-09-26 16:05:49 UTC

Activity: Rearrange and connect sentences into a logical, flowing paragraphs. You may add transition (such as however, therefore, in addition etc.) to help you.

Cloud computing is increasingly popular among organisations.

Data security is one of the biggest challenges in cloud adoption.

Many companies are shifting to cloud services for scalability.

As a results, firms must invest in robust cybersecurity measures.

Concept of skim-reading

uonlearingadvisorsg — 2025-09-26 16:27:13 UTC

Using 1 to 4 sentences, what is the key idea of this article?

uonlearingadvisorsg — 2026-01-21 01:32:45 UTC

Choose only 1 option

uonlearingadvisorsg — 2026-02-11 06:28:46 UTC

Understanding Writing Styles

uonlearingadvisorsg — 2026-02-11 06:29:05 UTC

In your group, discuss and compare the difference between Example 1 and 2.

c3585088 — 2026-05-21 02:54:32 UTC