How can you ensure your academic writing is clear and concise?

After working in the Academic writing industry for more than 5 years, I say the following things to make your academic writing clear: -> Research your required content on various authentic sources, extract summaries, and highlight points -> Always write in your language with your own examples; Doing this won't bring plagiarism -> Create a structure with topics, headings, subheadings -> Use simple words but don't neglect technical terms -> Highlight main points (bold, italic, underline) -> Never write generic, always write what is asked; For instance, if it is asked to share about AI applications in medical; don't explain AI, just provide a brief definition and explain applications... That's it! thankyou

When I was writing my Undergrad Thesis, I tried copying several academic styles and I always ended up sounding less like my self. I decided to use my experiences, find a few papers on the subject to be able to quote legitimate verifiable sources and keep the language simple and understandable with few academic twitches. I didn’t dilute the technical terms where necessary of course and to my utmost surprise my project emerged among the top three. In a nutshell: - Less is more - Use lay language and place technical terms in clear sentences - Let different people read your work to you and collect their genuine feedback - Use graphs and sketches where applicable because they give the eye a break especially to the reader! Thank you!

One thing I wish schools emphasized more is the use of active voice. I'm ashamed to say I wasn't totally sure what active voice vs. passive voice was until AFTER graduating from one of California's top universities and working with my first few freelance writing clients. None of my professors ever made note of passive voice use in my research papers! But the difference is huge: Passive: This comment was written by me. Active: I wrote this comment. Active voice conveys confidence, is clearer and more direct, and is easier to follow (especially when explaining more complex concepts or stories).

Less is Almost Always More A telltale sign of a great writer is their ability to make points using the fewest amount of words as possible. The only reliable method I have found is to edit incessantly, and always with the goal of reducing word count. This discipline forces you to value precision and clarity.

Here's a simple hack for getting people to love your writing: write in plain, spoken language! (*Note: honor basic grammatical rules within the frame of mirroring ordinary speech.) Once completed, read what you've written in a recorder... ...Then, listen to it! If in any way the playback sounds artificial or stiff — revise it. In short, habituate this process and you’re bound to see major improvements.

I couldn’t agree more. Readers are inundated with information. Less is more. Think in threes. Illustrative examples to paint the picture.

Being a great writer isn't been an expert at putting together ambiguous words and expressions. A great writer is able to explain things in the simplest form possible, that even those who aren't well educated could grasp the overall message

A good rule of thumb to make writing interesting to readers is keep the chunks of information small. don’t write huge long blocks of info, break them up with an island sentence in the middle or shorter paragraphs or even bullet points if possible. When readers look at a piece of text they should be able to skim it without feeling overwhelmed or lost.

I used to think long complex sentences were more impressive. Now I think the opposite! Short and clear sentences get the point across more effectively and efficiently. More words does not mean better sentences. You can actually say a lot with very little!

it’s a good idea to have language that flows through your chunks of information so it’s not glitchy and jerky form one idea to the next. Hen you’re finishing one idea try and mention a lead up to the next idea so readers know what to expect.

Transitions are a little like glue; without them, your writing won't hold together well. If used well, signposts guide the reader through your ideas turn by turn, making it easier for them to follow your argument and absorb your message.

Read your sentence quickly. If something is not immediately clear, rewrite it. Repeat the same procedure after each sentence.

When revising, it can help to focus on only one aspect at a time. Read through a paragraph and only check for parallelism. Another time read through and only check for precise verbs, and so on.

Here's a secret I learned from my time at LSE. Use the PEEL approach! P for Point- focus on a single argument. E for Evidence- back it up with data or references. Another E for Explain- elaborate on how your evidence supports your point. Finally, L for Link- connect your argument to the larger context. I didn't create this! The Greeks did! Doing this not only simplifies your writing but also enhances reader comprehension. The result? Your papers won't just gather dust; they'll spark conversations! Try it out for yourself and notice the change.

Avoid faulty parallelism. It creates awkward, unclear writing. Sentences and paragraphs with consistent parallel structure add elegance and clarity.