A concise overview of the appropriate way to produce text for academic purposes, our 6-page guide is sure to appeal to all students. Clear, step-by-step process for writing “done for scholars by other scholars” shows students how to critically read, think about, research, discuss and write ideas. This guide is also jam-packed with handy tips and techniques sure to improve academic writing at all levels. Topics include: • What Is Academic Writing? • Academic Writing Style Tips • Style Guides (APA, MLA, CMS, Turabian, etc.) • Academic Writing Preparation • Research – Types of Sources & How to Evaluate Them • Taking Notes – Handwritten vs. Computer • Crafting the Paper – Thesis Statements, Subtopics, Outlines & Opening Paragraphs • Types of Academic Writing – Argumentative, Explanatory, Descriptive • Revising & Editing • Punctuation & Grammar • Writing About Complex Subjects • And more!