Across
- 3. This involves avoiding the personal pronouns ‘I’ and ‘we’
- 6. It is a ‘cautious languguage’ that is used to expresses the level of uncertainty. refers to how a writer expresses certainty or uncertainty.
- 7. The grammar needs to be ‘clear, accurate and concise’ Winding sentences must be avoided.
- 8. Proper acknowledgment of sources used in the text, using citation styles like APA or MLA.
- 10. Academic english has enriched vocabulary. Colloquial words and expressions (such as ‘yeah’ and ‘sort of” contracted forms (like ‘can’t and don’t) should be avoided.
Down
- 1. The clear organization of a text — with an introduction, body, and conclusion.
- 2. It is the use of formal and technical vocabulary; avoids contractions and slang.
- 4. To be specific, ‘being clear about the relationship between ideas, and stating the sources of evidences clearly’ are essential in academic writing.
- 5. In academic writing, personal thoughts, biases, and experiences should be avoided (unless otherwise dictated by the situation).
- 9. Academic writing uses a formal, respectful, and neutral tone. It avoids emotional or overly casual language.