Students, professors, and researchers use academic writing in every discipline to express ideas, make arguments, and engage in scholarly conversations. It is characterized by evidence-based arguments, precise word choice, logical organization, and an impersonal tone. Strong academic writing informs, analyzes, and persuades straightforwardly and enables the reader to engage critically in scholarly conversation.
This guide is designed to provide you with resources and tips for academic writing, using the EASE of information literacy:
Understanding your topic and assignment type and exploring background research can help formulate a compelling research question to guide the research process.
Explore strategies for evaluating sources relevant to the topic and understand the value of different resource types.
Incorporating information, building a cohesive understanding, and developing original insights or arguments based on the information gathered.
Assess the final project by reviewing its clarity, flow, and alignment with goals, identifying weaknesses, and making revisions to strengthen the overall quality.