Valery 1 Valery Tannui Wandah Megan Keaton English 111 09 07/08/2013 What a Good Academic Writing is and How

w it Should be Written One of the first things I have discovered as I stepped in college was that writing in college is entirely different from writing in high school. It requires more than just 5 paragraph essays. Before this class, I had not known that there was something like an Academic Writing; let a lone A Good Academic Writing. As a student, coming up with a writing has never been that easy let alone a good academic writing. Although most of what I learned in high school might have helped me in my opinion, I think college writing requires more than just high school writings. These includes writing with respect to audience you are dealing with, have an interesting and debatable topic, then construct statements that are factual and be backed by proof. Many of the old fashioned tactics like using higher language and a repetition of points so one can meet the requirements might not be advisable. Deciding on vital issues like organization of your paper; Whether it should be Chronological order or not?; When to start or end a paragraphs?; Whether from easiest to most difficult, to accept or either according to similarities or differences? In my opinion an academic writing will that writing by college students which is mature, based on audience and is backed by proof. Although an academic writing can be defined by different individuals in various ways, there are basic guidelines that one should observe in order to end up with a good academic writing. An academic writing is one done by scholars. As a college student I am engaged in activities that others who came before me where involved in. These will require me to read, write, reflect, research and argue if not clear about others viewpoints. An academic writing should be dedicated to questions that are of interests to the audience in which can be

Valery 2 educational to the community. This entails finding a topic that is relevant, interesting and affects the community directly or indirectly. Such topics should be what affects the community as a whole which might be touching issues or topics sparking a lot of debate amongst authorities. Sometimes it can be really challenging to choose a topic but finding out from our instructors can give us clues. Besides the topic or paper being interesting to the audience, most students should remember that their responses in the paper should be more than just their own view points. Writing a topic that the audience or readers will find useful is highly recommended. If the paper is in the form of an argument, it should be an informed argument and backed with researched facts. Making clear distinctions of what one knows and what you thinks about a particular subject. If a paper fails to inform or fails to argue, it could be short of the expectations of an academic reader. When I sit to write an academic paper first I take into consideration what is known about the subject, as different writings require different degrees of knowing. For example, if asked to write an academic paper on Medicine I will want to have certain terms handy like jargons used or associated with medical practices. Once that is done, asking questions like: What do I know about the context of my topic? Does my topic belong to any particular category? If I were to summarize what points will I focused on based on their importance? What do I know personally about this topic that might help readers to understand it better? And how can I find out more? Answering the above questions will take me from what I know to what I think as it is normal to review what is already known and said about your chosen topic by others. In an academic writing one should try not to add personal reactions or familiarizes to the reading of a text. Rather create an informed argument, which requires it being more analytic than personal. Summarizing main texts will open a gateway so that different analysis can be established based on the outline. Analyzing by considering the parts of the

Valery 3 topic and examine how these parts relate to each other or to the whole. After breaking down the text into parts, look for connections between ideas. Talking to the instructor to know what is required in a report or a paper or whether he or she is looking for information or an argument will be the best way to start. Always consider to the audience that you are talking to and your position on the argument in question. Decide on whether you are for or against the topic and whether you intend to give a general response or analyze the topic. Considering the structure of the paper will be of utmost importance. Deciding whether the papers should be chronological or in the form of compare and contrast or cause and effect, is a very important aspect that makes your paper richer in context. It is worth noting that any good academic writing should be analytic and critical. It should begin with an introduction, then the thesis sentence, supporting paragraphs, a conclusion and should be appropriate in tone and style. Beginning by summarizing what others have said about a topic, and then declare what you will be adding to the conversation is a great way to start. State the thesis sentence, which most of us where taught should appear at the end of our introduction, although it can sometimes be implied rather than declared and can virtually appear anywhere if the writer is clever. Acknowledge the other sides (arguments) and decide how you want to deal with it. That is, whether I am dismissing the argument(s) in the first paragraph or will be listing and disproving each one at a time. The subsequent paragraphs must each declare a point. In the conclusion, sum up everything then say a little more than already said. Then leave the reader(s) with something to think about and avoid preaching. No matter the audience one is writing for, it is advisable to endeavor to produce a text that is error-free, have proper citations. Errors in grammar and lack of proper citations may not only slow or confuse readers but also render your paper less credible. Once you have conducted a research on topic and organize your paper you can start writing the first draft.

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Works Cited Alfred R. and Paul E., Models for Writers From Bedford/St. Martins, (January 2012) Copyright2012 by Bedford/St. Martins, 75 Arlington Street, Boston, MA 02116. Encyclopedia Britannica, 2010.