What Are Academic Writing?

Writing is a powerful tool for communication and connection. As an extension and expression of the mind, writing is as much about the mental processes of the author as it is about the final marks laid to paper. As we write, we hold in mind our own thoughts on the work, anticipate the reader’s thoughts, and think both in concrete and abstract ways in order to accomplish the task at hand. Whether an academic research paper, a novel, or text message to friends, writing seeks to engage, persuade, or impress concepts upon an audience. Like language and other art forms in general, the practice of writing is ever-evolving and is subject to cultural and contextual influence, expectations, and conventions. Each writer holds a theory

In “What Is It We Do When We Write Articles Like This One- and How Can We Get Students to Join Us?”, English professor Michael Kleine conducts a research of his own the similarities and the contrasts of students and professors when it comes to writing academic papers- what makes professors differentiate in methods of writing an academic writing piece versus a student and how to have students be more open in writing about their own interests? Mr.Kleine concluded this essential question by observing high school and college students on one Sunday night, writing research papers. He noticed a pattern in all of the students in which they were actually doing, copying. “I know they were writing research papers because they were not writing at all-

In their book They Say I Say, Gerald Graff, Cathy Birkenstein, and Russel Durst outline strategies writers can use to avoid common mistakes often seen in academic writing. The book thoroughly outlines the different components that make up academic writing, such as initially summarizing what others have said before, responding with original ideas, proving a purpose to the writing, and connecting the writing in a logical and eloquent manner.

The readings for this week consisted of Sociology’s Missing Other and Risky Mothers and the Normalcy Project by Angela Frederick and Dara Shifer, and Angela Frederick respectively. Sociology’s Missing Other examines the ways in which sociologists ignore disability’s role as a social category, as well as the ways in which disability is socially constructed and reinforced (Frederick & Shifer 2016). This reading serves to provide some background for Risky Mothers, which critiques interactions between disabled mothers and society. Both readings raise important questions of biocitizenship and intersectionality.

In chapter 9, Writing Across the Curriculum, the process of reading and writing was investigated and explained in comparison to one another. The reading-writing connection focuses on drawing from students’ prior knowledge and cognitive processes in order to build learning. The authors mentioned that the writing process is a strong tool for exploring and clarifying meaning and the two major instructional components used are writing to learn (WTL) and writing in disciplines (WID). The chapter also focused on the subareas of academic journals and writing disciplines.

Although some people believe that the templates may take away their freedom to express themselves as well as their originality and creativity, Graff and Birkenstein insist that the templates in their book aid the writer, to become more creative and original, not lessen, hinder or take away from the writing.

America insists on keeping a strong balance of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for its citizens, no matter their race or ability to participate in what is considered a “normal” society. However, the minority race has become a social construct that essentially hinders the inalienable rights given to American citizens. Christopher Bell, author of “Blackness and Disability” assesses historical context, to analytically and articulately prove how black bodies and disabilities often get discredited. Black people relating to being angry, loud, and dangerous, and ableism, are confined to conflicts that result in a number of unjust situations, including acknowledging their disabilities. These stereotypical ideas do not allow them to operate in their fullest potential. When people see a black person, they automatically gaze over the color of their skin. As a result, African Americans will always be under a socially constructed view that puts more meaning to stereotypes. America has yet to discover that the idea of disability around the African American body remains invisible to their blackness because of the social stratification that they endure.

What is academic writing? If you were to ask a majority of first year college students what academic writing is I am definite that an inadequate amount will be able to give you the correct definition, while some like myself may not even have a clue as to what academic writing is. Since taking English 101 and being assigned the readings, They Say/ I Say and Rhetorical Approaches I was able to comprehend the meaning of academic writing for the better of my understanding. According to Purdue University academic writing is, “Rules and practices that may be organized around a formal order or structure in which to present ideas, in addition to ensuring that ideas are supported by author citations in literature.” Also the text in They Say/I Say reads, “For us, the underlying structure of effective academic writing ---and of responsible public discourse---resides not just in stating our own ideas but in listening closely to others around us, summarizing their views in a way that

The definition of academic writing has varied consistently throughout the course of any youth’s life. One moment, it is the grand discovery that intrigues the very lives of all, such as Sir Isaac Newton’s 17th century publication, Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica (Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy). Also known as Principia, it is said to be, “Arguably, the most important book published in the history of science” (Hatch). At another point in one’s youth, academic writing could have been defined as the challenging of moralities. An example of such writing would be, The Jungle by Upton Sinclair, or, The Help by Kathryn Stockett. Now, as one begins to take on academic writing at a collegiate level, the author of any piece of literature must take these two accounts into great consideration. Academic writing can be defined as the freedom to express opinionated thoughts over a certain, agreed topic, so that others may be introduced to different perspectives and form new, underlying ideas. As stated by Tibor Baukal, “A response paper is your chance to communicate in writing your personal viewpoint and personal learning as they relate specifically to the book, essay, paper, article, etc. in question and the ideas and values contained therein” (“Eros and Psyche”). Response papers, are therefore, the prime example of academic writing.

Society’s ideological constructs and attitudes towards minority groups are created and reinforced through media imagery. Although negative associations that maintain inequities with regard to race, gender and homophobia (Conner & Bejoian, 2006) have been somewhat relieved, disability is still immersed in harmful connotations that restrict and inhibit the life of people with disabilities in our society.

The writer for the scholarly journal, Michael A. Chaney, is analyzing how race is shown in the TV show, South Park. In this case, the writer have molded their writing into short, yet complex sentences to fit with the formality of an educative journal. For instance, the writer supported their main point by proving how Eric Cartman, the main character, is appropriating black culture through his voices and actions. Moreover, the type of diction the writer chose were specialized words because they are trying to appeal to an expert interests in the topic of race. As a consequences of their words, their tone of voice is affected and therefore the writer appear to be more informative than casual. As expected of a scholarly journal, formality, seriousness,

In the past, having a disability was seen as a physical imperfection. People with disabilities were treated as moral and social subordinates. We were trained that if a person had a disability they were not able to perform a task with the same ability as a normal person. They have been denied jobs for which they are highly qualified because they have been considered incompetent, or because employers were not comfortable with their presence in the workplace. Occasionally people with certain disabilities have been committed to institutions and facilities because people believed they were incapable of making decisions or caring for themselves or because people did not want to interact with them (Blanck, 2004).

‘Helping students meet the challenges of academic writing’ by Fernsten and Reda is an interesting study how reflective writing practices can be useful for marginalized students, who are struggling with “negative writer self-identity. The possible causes according to Fernsten & Reda are, “issues such as race, class and gender that are marginalized factors for many basic writers”, in addition to the expectations of the dominant academic culture. However, even though Fernsten & Reda illuminated the ‘potential conflicts’ within the academic world, they have failed to provide conclusive evidence that supports their argument regarding their solution. Their reliance on dated research that provides a one sided historical perspective, may

Throughout history, the disabled community has fought for not only equal rights, but also equal opportunities and treatment. No one group has fought as hard for acceptance as those with disabilities, yet their efforts are often minimized by society. Although both Berger and Clare both aim to analyze the experiences of the disabled community through the lens of the social model, Berger takes a more scholarly approach, while Clare uses anecdotal evidence to display the unjust judgment and suffering of people with disabilities. To understand disability through a social lens is to fully grasp all aspects of disability. It is not just a physical ailment, but also a social issue of discrimination and oppression. In this paper, I will argue that

What is scholarly writing? How does it differ from day-to-day writing and why is it important to someone pursuing an academic degree and planning to become a professional? As you learn about some of the elements of scholarly writing and how to write for specific audiences, you will gain the skills necessary to complete written assignments that are appropriate in your role as a Walden student in a master's or doctorate program. In this Application, you will critique a sample of scholarly writing and provide feedback on ways to make it more effective.