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Conventions of Academic Writing

Conventions of Academic Writing. What are conventions?. Written and unwritten rules that may be broken—but with a penalty. Powerful social/economic/political forces. Behaviors we agree upon to make life easier. Rules that change over time. Rules that do not carry the force of law.

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Conventions of Academic Writing

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  1. Conventions of Academic Writing

  2. What are conventions? • Written and unwritten rules that may be broken—but with a penalty. • Powerful social/economic/political forces. • Behaviors we agree upon to make life easier. • Rules that change over time. • Rules that do not carry the force of law.

  3. Academic Writing • is an artificial form you can learn. • has the core values of truth and social harmony. • is direct and straightforward. • avoids gimmicks. • empowers writers. • respects its audience.

  4. Conventions • strict formality • complete sentences • standard grammar • careful documentation by last name • evidence over belief or opinion • author willing to change position • humility

  5. Avoid Logical Fallacies • ad hominem • post hoc ergo propter hoc (false cause) • straw man • ad populum • fallacy of tradition • red herring • slippery slope

  6. Remember Core Values • Search for Truth • Social Harmony

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