Use of language Guide to academic writing in business vill
Use of language Guide to academic writing in business VIII
Use of language Four principles of English academic writing Formality Modesty Clarity Efficiency
Use of language Four principles of English academic writing • Formality • Modesty • Clarity • Efficiency Modesty
Modesty The proper degree of asserting your opinion (表达观点的“适度”) To preserve the rigor(严密) of academic writing
Modesty • The proper degree of asserting your opinion (表达观点的“适度”) • To preserve the rigor (严密) of academic writing
Use of language Examples of mistakes that second-language students tend to make Try to work out what the mistakes are and how you could correct them
Use of language • Examples of mistakes that second-language students tend to make • Try to work out what the mistakes are and how you could correct them
Modesty Example 1: Trait theory is the best leadership theory This statement is too strong It is better not to use the word best and The student can explain why this theory is useful
Modesty Example 1: • Trait theory is the best leadership theory. • This statement is too strong. • It is better not to use the word ‘best’ and • The student can explain why this theory is useful