Writers write for various purposes, and therefore don't always use the same style. The style of writing is determined by the purpose. You must remember the audience you are writing for. Writing an email to a friend is very different to writing an essay. You cannot write an academic essay using the same tone/ language that you would when writing to a friend.
The purpose of academic writing is to show what you have learned, and what conclusions you have reached, from your research into a topic. Ideas expressed in academic essays have to be expressed in a scholarly tone, and supported by referring to facts or conclusions already published by writers in academically respected forums.
For more detailed information, check the "Writing Centre" link to the right (handout numbers 3 and 4).
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