{"id":1677,"date":"2026-08-09T00:50:01","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T19:20:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/?p=1677"},"modified":"2026-08-19T18:36:58","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T13:06:58","slug":"what-is-academic-writing-definition-types-examples-characteristics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/what-is-academic-writing-definition-types-examples-characteristics\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Academic Writing? Definition, Types, Examples, Characteristics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Summary:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Academic writing is a formal, structured style used to present research, analysis, and evidence based arguments in educational and scholarly settings.<\/li>\n<li>It includes several types, such as descriptive, analytical, persuasive, and critical writing, each with a distinct purpose.<\/li>\n<li>Strong academic writing depends on clarity, objectivity, credible sources, and consistent citation practices.<\/li>\n<li>Common formats include <a href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/4-types-of-essays-in-academic-writing\/\">essays<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-write-a-good-research-paper\/\">research papers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/what-is-a-dissertation-best-practices\/\">dissertations<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/thesis-structure-outline-writing-tips\/\">theses<\/a>, and lab reports, each following its own structure and conventions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/what-is-academic-writing-definition-types-examples-characteristics\/#Why_Does_Academic_Writing_Matter\" >Why Does Academic Writing Matter?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/what-is-academic-writing-definition-types-examples-characteristics\/#Key_Characteristics_of_Academic_Writing\" >Key Characteristics of Academic Writing<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/what-is-academic-writing-definition-types-examples-characteristics\/#Formal_Tone_and_Objectivity\" >Formal Tone and Objectivity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/what-is-academic-writing-definition-types-examples-characteristics\/#Clarity_and_Precision\" >Clarity and Precision<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/what-is-academic-writing-definition-types-examples-characteristics\/#Evidence-Based_Arguments\" >Evidence-Based Arguments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/what-is-academic-writing-definition-types-examples-characteristics\/#Structured_Organization\" >Structured Organization<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/what-is-academic-writing-definition-types-examples-characteristics\/#Use_of_Citations_and_Referencing\" >Use of Citations and Referencing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/what-is-academic-writing-definition-types-examples-characteristics\/#Types_of_Academic_Writing\" >Types of Academic Writing<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/what-is-academic-writing-definition-types-examples-characteristics\/#Descriptive_Writing\" >Descriptive Writing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/what-is-academic-writing-definition-types-examples-characteristics\/#Analytical_Writing\" >Analytical Writing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/what-is-academic-writing-definition-types-examples-characteristics\/#Persuasive_Writing\" >Persuasive Writing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/what-is-academic-writing-definition-types-examples-characteristics\/#Critical_Writing\" >Critical Writing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/what-is-academic-writing-definition-types-examples-characteristics\/#Examples_of_Academic_Writing\" >Examples of Academic Writing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/what-is-academic-writing-definition-types-examples-characteristics\/#How_Is_Academic_Writing_Different_From_Other_Writing_Styles\" >How Is Academic Writing Different From Other Writing Styles?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/what-is-academic-writing-definition-types-examples-characteristics\/#Common_Academic_Writing_Formats\" >Common Academic Writing Formats<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/what-is-academic-writing-definition-types-examples-characteristics\/#Essays\" >Essays<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/what-is-academic-writing-definition-types-examples-characteristics\/#Research_Papers\" >Research Papers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/what-is-academic-writing-definition-types-examples-characteristics\/#Dissertations_and_Theses\" >Dissertations and Theses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/what-is-academic-writing-definition-types-examples-characteristics\/#Lab_Reports\" >Lab Reports<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/what-is-academic-writing-definition-types-examples-characteristics\/#How_to_Improve_Academic_Writing_Skills\" >How to Improve Academic Writing Skills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/what-is-academic-writing-definition-types-examples-characteristics\/#Common_Mistakes_to_Avoid_in_Academic_Writing\" >Common Mistakes to Avoid in Academic Writing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/what-is-academic-writing-definition-types-examples-characteristics\/#Tips_for_Effective_Academic_Writing\" >Tips for Effective Academic Writing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/what-is-academic-writing-definition-types-examples-characteristics\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/what-is-academic-writing-definition-types-examples-characteristics\/#What_is_the_difference_between_academic_writing_and_creative_writing\" >What is the difference between academic writing and creative writing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/what-is-academic-writing-definition-types-examples-characteristics\/#How_long_should_an_academic_essay_be\" >How long should an academic essay be?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/what-is-academic-writing-definition-types-examples-characteristics\/#What_are_the_4_main_types_of_academic_writing\" >What are the 4 main types of academic writing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/what-is-academic-writing-definition-types-examples-characteristics\/#Can_I_use_%E2%80%9CI%E2%80%9D_in_academic_writing\" >Can I use &#8220;I&#8221; in academic writing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/what-is-academic-writing-definition-types-examples-characteristics\/#What_citation_style_is_used_most_often_in_academic_writing\" >What citation style is used most often in academic writing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/what-is-academic-writing-definition-types-examples-characteristics\/#How_do_you_start_an_academic_essay_introduction\" >How do you start an academic essay introduction?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/what-is-academic-writing-definition-types-examples-characteristics\/#What_is_the_difference_between_a_research_paper_and_a_thesis\" >What is the difference between a research paper and a thesis?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Academic_Writing\"><\/span>What Is Academic Writing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Academic writing is a formal style of writing used in schools, colleges, and universities to explain, analyze, or argue a point using evidence and structured reasoning. It is the standard style expected in essays, research papers, and dissertations.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike casual or creative writing, academic writing follows established conventions for tone, structure, and referencing. It prioritizes precision over decoration and relies on facts, data, and credible sources rather than personal opinion or anecdote. Writers are expected to support every claim with evidence and to acknowledge the sources of that evidence through proper citation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Does_Academic_Writing_Matter\"><\/span>Why Does Academic Writing Matter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Academic writing matters because it teaches students and researchers to think critically, support claims with evidence, and communicate ideas clearly to a scholarly audience. These skills extend well beyond the classroom.<\/p>\n<p>Employers in fields such as law, medicine, engineering, and business value the ability to organize complex information logically and present it in writing. Academic writing also forms the foundation of scholarly communication, allowing researchers across the world to share findings, replicate studies, and build on existing knowledge in a consistent, verifiable format.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Characteristics_of_Academic_Writing\"><\/span>Key Characteristics of Academic Writing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Academic writing shares a set of core characteristics regardless of subject or format. These traits distinguish it from journalistic, creative, or conversational writing styles.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Formal_Tone_and_Objectivity\"><\/span>Formal Tone and Objectivity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Academic writing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/formal-vs-informal-language-in-academic-writing-meaning-rules-examples\/\">avoids slang, contractions, and casual expressions<\/a>. It maintains an impartial tone, focusing on evidence rather than personal feelings. First person pronouns are acceptable as long as they are limited to actual tasks performed by the writers (e.g., \u201cWe analyzed the data\u201d or \u201cWe hypothesized that \u2026\u201d), but personal anecdotes (e.g., \u201cI visited my aunt and saw\u2026\u201d) are not.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clarity_and_Precision\"><\/span>Clarity and Precision<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sentences are direct and unambiguous. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/abbreviations-academic-writing\/\">Abbreviations<\/a> are defined when first used, and vague words like &#8220;a lot&#8221; or &#8220;stuff&#8221; are replaced with specific, measurable language.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evidence-Based_Arguments\"><\/span>Evidence-Based Arguments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Every claim is backed by data, research, or a credible source. Writers cite studies, statistics, and expert opinions rather than relying on assumptions or generalizations.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Structured_Organization\"><\/span>Structured Organization<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Academic texts follow a clear structure: Essays commence with <a href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/how-to-write-an-essay-introduction-steps-and-examples\/\">an introduction<\/a>, body paragraphs with supporting evidence, and a <a href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/how-to-write-an-essay-conclusion-steps-examples\/\">conclusion<\/a> that ties findings back to the main argument. Research papers often follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/imrad-paper-example-structure-outline\/\">IMRAD<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/introduction-research-paper\/\">Introduction<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/methods-section-research-paper\/\">Methods<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/results-section-research-paper\/\">Results<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/discussion-section-research-paper\/\">Discussion<\/a>) format.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_of_Citations_and_Referencing\"><\/span>Use of Citations and Referencing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sources are documented using styles such as APA, MLA, or Chicago. Proper citation gives credit to original authors and allows readers to verify claims.<\/p>\n<table width=\"633\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"213\"><strong>Characteristic<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"420\"><strong>Why It Matters<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"213\">Formal tone<\/td>\n<td width=\"420\">Keeps the focus on ideas and evidence, not personal opinion.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"213\">Clarity<\/td>\n<td width=\"420\">Reduces misunderstanding of complex or technical ideas.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"213\">Evidence based<\/td>\n<td width=\"420\">Builds credibility and supports every claim made.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"213\">Structure<\/td>\n<td width=\"420\">Guides the reader logically from thesis to conclusion.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"213\">Citations<\/td>\n<td width=\"420\">Prevents plagiarism and supports academic integrity.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Academic_Writing\"><\/span>Types of Academic Writing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most academic writing falls into 4 broad categories. A single paper may combine more than one type depending on its purpose.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Descriptive_Writing\"><\/span>Descriptive Writing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Descriptive writing presents facts or summarizes information, such as reporting the results of an experiment or summarizing a source in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/what-is-literature-review-definition-types-and-examples\/\">literature review<\/a>, without offering analysis or opinion.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Analytical_Writing\"><\/span>Analytical Writing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Analytical writing reorganizes descriptive information into categories, groups, or relationships to reveal patterns. It often includes comparisons, classifications, and explanations of cause and effect.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Persuasive_Writing\"><\/span>Persuasive Writing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Persuasive writing builds on analysis by adding the writer&#8217;s own position, supported by evidence and reasoning. Argumentative essays and opinion-based commentaries, perspectives, and editorials fall into this category.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Critical_Writing\"><\/span>Critical Writing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Critical writing evaluates the strength of an argument or the quality of evidence. It requires at least 2 viewpoints: the writer&#8217;s own perspective and that of another source, such as a published author.<\/p>\n<table width=\"633\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"147\"><strong>Type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"273\"><strong>Purpose<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"213\"><strong>Example<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"147\">Descriptive<\/td>\n<td width=\"273\">Present facts without interpretation<\/td>\n<td width=\"213\">Summary of survey results<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"147\">Analytical<\/td>\n<td width=\"273\">Reveal patterns or relationships<\/td>\n<td width=\"213\">Comparative case study<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"147\">Persuasive<\/td>\n<td width=\"273\">Argue a position with evidence<\/td>\n<td width=\"213\">Argumentative essay<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"147\">Critical<\/td>\n<td width=\"273\">Evaluate strengths and weaknesses<\/td>\n<td width=\"213\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/blog\/how-to-write-a-critical-literature-review-definition-steps-examples\/\">Critical literature review<\/a>, literature synthesis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examples_of_Academic_Writing\"><\/span>Examples of Academic Writing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The table below lists common academic writing formats, their typical length, and their main purpose. Actual lengths vary by institution and subject.<\/p>\n<table width=\"633\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"193\"><strong>Format<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"193\"><strong>Typical Length<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"247\"><strong>Purpose<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"193\">Essay<\/td>\n<td width=\"193\">1,000 to 3,000 words<\/td>\n<td width=\"247\">Present and support an argument or analysis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"193\">Research paper<\/td>\n<td width=\"193\">3,000 to 8,000 words<\/td>\n<td width=\"247\">Report original research or a detailed study<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"193\">Thesis or dissertation<\/td>\n<td width=\"193\">15,000 to 80,000 words<\/td>\n<td width=\"247\">Present extensive original research for a degree<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"193\">Lab report<\/td>\n<td width=\"193\">500 to 2,000 words<\/td>\n<td width=\"247\">Document experimental methods and results<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"193\">Literature review<\/td>\n<td width=\"193\">2,000 to 6,000 words<\/td>\n<td width=\"247\">Summarize and evaluate existing research<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"193\">Case study<\/td>\n<td width=\"193\">1,500 to 4,000 words<\/td>\n<td width=\"247\">Analyze a specific real-world example in depth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Is_Academic_Writing_Different_From_Other_Writing_Styles\"><\/span>How Is Academic Writing Different From Other Writing Styles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Academic writing differs from other styles because it uses formal language, avoids personal opinion, relies on evidence, and follows strict citation and structural rules. Other styles allow far more flexibility.<\/p>\n<table width=\"600\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"120\"><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"167\"><strong>Academic Writing<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"167\"><strong>Creative Writing<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"147\"><strong>Casual Writing<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"120\">Tone<\/td>\n<td width=\"167\">Formal, objective<\/td>\n<td width=\"167\">Expressive, varied<\/td>\n<td width=\"147\">Informal, personal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"120\">Purpose<\/td>\n<td width=\"167\">Inform or argue with evidence<\/td>\n<td width=\"167\">Entertain or evoke emotion<\/td>\n<td width=\"147\">Communicate day to day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"120\">Structure<\/td>\n<td width=\"167\">Fixed, thesis driven<\/td>\n<td width=\"167\">Flexible, narrative driven<\/td>\n<td width=\"147\">Loose or none<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"120\">Citations<\/td>\n<td width=\"167\">Required<\/td>\n<td width=\"167\">Not required<\/td>\n<td width=\"147\">Not required<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Academic_Writing_Formats\"><\/span>Common Academic Writing Formats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Academic writing appears in several standard formats, each shaped by discipline and purpose.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Essays\"><\/span>Essays<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Essays present a focused argument or analysis on a single topic. 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