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Definition academic writing in British English

academic writing noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˌækədemɪk ˈraɪtɪŋ/
1

a formal and factual style of writing that is used for essays, research papers and other academic texts

Example

Whilst academic writing has its place, this mode tends to be too wordy, time consuming and confusing outside the world of academia.

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1.1

texts that are written in an academic style

Example

Dissertations are the lengthiest form of academic writing and require an enormous amount of research and study.

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Definition academic writing in British English