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The document outlines the differences between academic and non-academic writing, highlighting their distinct purposes, audiences, styles, and structures. Academic writing is formal and objective, aimed at specialists, while non-academic writing is more flexible and targets a general audience. Examples of each type are provided, illustrating their unique characteristics and language use.

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Group 7

The document outlines the differences between academic and non-academic writing, highlighting their distinct purposes, audiences, styles, and structures. Academic writing is formal and objective, aimed at specialists, while non-academic writing is more flexible and targets a general audience. Examples of each type are provided, illustrating their unique characteristics and language use.

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Group 7

● Nguyen Thao Huong - BABANS23037


● Nguyen Duy Linh - BABAWE23002
● Pham Thi To Uyen - BABASY23041
● Nguyen Duong Thanh Vy - BABASY23037

3. The primary difference between academic and non-academic writing lies in their style and
intended audience. Academic writing is formal and objective, tailored for scholarly readers,
whereas non-academic writing is aimed at a broader, general audience.
Academic Writing:
- Purpose: To present research, analyze information, argue a point, or contribute knowledge
to a specific field.
- Audience: Experts or specialists in the field.
Style: Formal, objective, and precise.
- Structure: Typically follows a specific format (e.g., Introduction, Methods, Results,
Discussion, Conclusion).
- Language: Uses technical jargon and avoids contractions and slang.

Non-Academic Writing:
- Purpose: To entertain, inform, persuade, or express personal opinions and experiences.
Audience: A general audience with varying levels of knowledge.
- Style: Flexible, can be formal, informal, or subjective.
- Structure: May have a loose structure or no specific format.
- Language: Uses everyday language and may include figurative language, humor, and
emotional appeals.

Formal style:
1. Use proper grammar and terminology. Stay away from slang, figures of speech,
abbreviated words.
2. Take an objective approach. Avoid the use of first person (I, we, us) and second person
(you), and use third person instead (he, she, they, or the person’s name).
3. Use full words instead of contractions or acronyms. For example, instead of saying
“didn’t” or “won’t” say “did not” or “will not.” Avoid acronyms unless the acronym is more
commonly understood than the written out phrase, like NASA or BBC.

Informal style
* Colloquial language and terms.
* A personal tone as if you were speaking directly to your audience (readers).
* A simple structure and approach.
* Contractions and abbreviations within the text.
* Empathy and emotion.

4. Academic Writing:
● Research papers
● Dissertations
● Journal articles
● Textbooks
● Literature reviews
● Grant proposals

Non-Academic Writing:
● Blogs
● News articles
● Novels
● Poems
● Emails
● Social media posts

Example of Academic Writing:

Title: The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health in Adolescents

Excerpt: "This study investigated the relationship between social media use and mental
health outcomes in adolescents. A sample of 500 teenagers aged 13-18 years completed
self-report measures of social media use and depression, anxiety, and self-esteem. Results
indicated that increased social media use was associated with higher levels of depression and
anxiety, and lower levels of self-esteem. These findings suggest that social media use may
have a negative impact on the mental health of adolescents, and further research is needed to
explore the mechanisms underlying this relationship."

Example of Non-Academic Writing:

Title: The Joy of Baking Bread

Excerpt: "The warm, yeasty aroma filling the kitchen. The satisfying squish of dough
between your fingers. The golden brown crust emerging from the oven. Baking bread is more
than just making food; it's an experience that engages all your senses and connects you to
something primal. It's the magic of transforming simple ingredients into something
nourishing and delicious, a reminder of simpler times and the comfort of home."

Explanations:

● The academic example uses formal language, technical terms like "self-report
measures" and "depression, anxiety, and self-esteem," and presents research findings
with statistics.
● The non-academic example uses descriptive language, evokes emotions with sensory
details, and connects baking to personal experiences and feelings.

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