- What Is "Academic" Writing? by L. Lennie Irvin.
“What Is ¢Academic¢ Writing” by L. Lennie Irvin explores the situation
and nature of the writing task in college. Firstly, the author identifies some
misconceptions and myths about this subject. For instance, having a good
grammar is enough to write a good essay. Secondly, Irvin examines de
complexities that are involved in the writing situation and the importance of
developing the “writer´s sense”. When performing a writing task you must take
into consideration the audience, the context, the message, the purpose and the
genres, its codes and conventions. In particular, it is important to interpret
what is an argumentative or an analytical essay. Thirdly, the author outlines
three common types of academic writing tasks and offers advice on how to fulfil
them. Finally, Irvin describes the characteristics of the critical essay and
concludes affirming that successful writing is based on a well understanding of
the assignment and the approach to this kind of task.
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