Q. What is academic writing?

Scholarly writing requires a different set of standards than other types of writing. In scholarly writing, you will want to avoid bias, incorporate evidence, and create a strong argument. Scholarly writing requires concise, precise, and clear language.    

The Writing Center has resources to assist you in various aspects of scholarly writing. See a few general details about scholarly writing. 

Additional Resources: 

• See information on using a scholarly tone. 
• Refresh yourself on using concise, precise, and clear language.
• Learn how to avoid bias.
• Rediscover the power of strong, logical arguments.
• Follow these guidelines for incorporating evidence into your work.
• View the recorded webinar "What is Academic Writing" or the recorded webinars relating to scholarly writing. 

Further Questions?

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Other questions about your doctoral capstone or the Form & Style review? E-mail the Dissertation Editors at editor@waldenu.edu.

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