Academic writing

Academic writing or scholarly writing is nonfiction writing produced as part of academic work in accordance with the standards and disciplines of each academic subject, including:

• reports on empirical fieldwork or research in facilities for the natural sciences or social sciences,
• monographs in which scholars analyze culture, propose new theories, or
• develop interpretations from archives,

as well as undergraduate versions of all of these.

Academic writing typically uses a more formal tone and follows certain conventions, such as referencing other academic work and making use of established rhetorical strategies. However, the exact style, content, and organization of academic writing can vary depending on the specific genre and publication method. Despite this variation, all academic writing shares some common features.