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Basic Writing Conventions

British academic writing follows certain conventions for content, language, and rhetoric. Paragraphs should be more than a sentence or two and develop an idea over 5-7 sentences. The present tense and active voice are preferred, and language should be formal, direct, and explicit without colloquialisms, clichés, sarcasm, innuendos, metaphors, or flowery language. Arguments should be affirmative and avoid negatives, value judgments, listings, repetitions, etc.

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Basic Writing Conventions

British academic writing follows certain conventions for content, language, and rhetoric. Paragraphs should be more than a sentence or two and develop an idea over 5-7 sentences. The present tense and active voice are preferred, and language should be formal, direct, and explicit without colloquialisms, clichés, sarcasm, innuendos, metaphors, or flowery language. Arguments should be affirmative and avoid negatives, value judgments, listings, repetitions, etc.

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Introduction to British Culture Tutorial

Conventions for Content Language and Rhetoric

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Write in complete paragraphs (A paragraph is more than a sentence or two; it develops an idea in 5-7 sentences) Use the present tense (present simple, perfect, continuous) Avoid passive voice whenever possible Use formal language Avoid the everyday colloquial language you use in e-mails or personal letters. Be direct and to the point: avoid clichs, irony, sarcasm and innuendos Be explicit explain your ideas clearly. Avoid metaphors and flowery language. Avoid negatives, use affirmative language. Negative sentences close up your argument. Avoid value judgments (opinions) Check for run-on sentences or fragmented sentences. Avoid exaggerations, over generalization or idealization Avoid listing items as much as possible Avoid repetitive wording or repetition of ideas/content Avoid etc.

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