Practical Remarks on the Essentials of Academic Writing for Higher Education Students at the Libyan Academy

Abstract

This paper discusses the main features of academic writing such as formality, accuracy and objectivity. It highlights and explains these features in view of academic writing conventions. Differences between formal and informal style are compared and analysed. The data for this research paper was collected from some examples of inappropriate students’ works. These examples were chosen from some assignments, and dissertations of higher education students at the Libyan Academy. Appropriate alternatives to these incorrect examples are presented. Furthermore, important suggestions and recommendations regarding academic writing that will help higher education students write their assignments more appropriately are also presented.