WHAT IS ACADEMIC WRITING?
Keywords:
Academic discourse, formal register, critical thinking, evidence based argumentation, scholarly communication, citation standards.Abstract
This article explores the multi-faceted nature of academic writing, defining its
core characteristics, linguistic requirements, and its role as a primary vehicle for
knowledge dissemination in higher education. The study emphasizes the transition
from informal to formal discourse and analyzes the common challenges faced by
researchers. Through a methodological review and comparative data analysis, the
research highlights how adherence to structural conventions influences the credibility
of scholarly work. The findings suggest that mastery of academic tone and evidence
based argumentation is essential for global academic integration.
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