Step 1: Choice of Topic
Choose a general topic Write a rough proposal Limit the topic to a plausible one
Step 2: Collection and Evaluation of Data
Collect books, journals and research articles Evaluate data collected Photocopy data Prepare note and bibliography cards
Purposes
Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Definition of Academic Writing
--- to summarize or synthesize information and ideas gathered from research
--- to explain, compare and contrast, evaluate, or analyze concepts, events, and phenomenon
--- The author’s voice tends to be objective and neutral. unemotional
--- The style tends to be formal. academic periodicals, accurate information
--- Appropriate diction. colloquialisms and slang expressions be avoided, technical terms, abbreviation