Task 1: When You Write, Think about Your Audience

Who is likely to read your text?

How can you explain your ideas to the readers effectively? Although there is no fixed standard of academic writing, it is clearly different from the written style of newspapers or novels. Similarly, it is generally agreed that academic writing attempts to be accurate and objective.

What are its other features?

Write your answers here.

Source: Bailey, S. (2011). Academic Writing. A Handbook for International Students. London: Routledge, p. 3-4.