PMCb1002 - Academic Writing
Autumn 2023, Class 1 of 6
Academic Style & Language

Introductions
-What is your name?
-Where are you from?
-Which program are you in?
-What is your experience with professional texts?

Course Syllabus
- Questions?


General rules of academic writing
-Distinctive, formal style in structure, vocabulary, and writing
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-It takes practice and a great way to learn is by reading other academic articles and books
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General rules: what not to do
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General rules: what not to do
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General rules: what not to do
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General rules
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General rules: formatting
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-Fonts, size, formatting
-Always 11 or 12 size font
-Times New Roman or Arial
-2.0 spacing
-Margins: normal
-Left-aligned or justified text
-A4 page size
-Page numbers on the bottom right and removed from first page

How to use Grammarly
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- Free subscription: https://library.fss.muni.cz/study-research-support/grammar/grammarly