Advanced Rules of Academic Writing

 

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Introduction

What are the conditions under which somewhat personal and off-topic contents are allowed in academic essays? Read below.

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Style and Content in Academic Essays

A regular reading of authoritative academic papers may lead to a conclusion that professional writers are free from restrictions normally imposed on beginning writers and students. In fact, this assumption is not entirely true. Basically, there are specific cases when style and content deviations do not interfere with the quality of writing. Correct understanding of academic writing deviations, their purpose and limits, is necessary for the development of writing skills.

Digressions in Academic Writing

Normally, they constitute an element of debates and lectures. However, if a given digression can be presented concisely and is expected to considerably enhance the quality of an argument, it can be given its place even in an academic essay. The main rule here is to always keep all digressions close to the subject in question and, if possible, provide a brief explanation of why digressing takes place at a particular stage. If something ought to be said on a little side note, it must be related to at least one crucial aspect of an essay.

Comments in Footnotes/Endnotes in Academic Writing

Providing additional explanations of a problem in footnotes/endnotes rather than incorporating in the body essay is often considered to be a writer’s failure to outline his/her essay earlier. It is because academic essays are mostly about organizing smooth and elaborate arguments. The reference zone, on its part, is reserved for further reading tips and underlining outside analogies that are relevant for a particular subject.

Personal Statements in Academic Writing

They should never be included anywhere in the body essay. In some cases, nonetheless, personal statements are acceptable in introductions and/or conclusions. After all, scientific research both originates and results in formulation of opinions. This exception doesn’t hold for all types of essay writing services and should be used with caution. Moreover, voicing opinions ought to be balanced and avoid excess of subjective views; in other words, it should be directly related to already drawn conclusions.

Exemplification in Academic Writing

On most occasions, exemplification will deserve a separate paragraph if it’s supposed to prove the accuracy of complex or controversial statements. Otherwise, the structure of argumentation should be built in such a way so as to provide ample evidence for any assumptions or theses made by its author. Too many examples used for merely one aspect of an issue will inevitably create an impression of untidy and disorganized writing.

The secret of academic writing deviations lies in the proper understanding of their context and modes of argumentation employed with respect to a given project. At reasonable rates, academic deviations may not only do no harm but even improve essays making them sound original and well-thought.

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