The English used in academic tasks, particularly in written ones, is a little different from our everyday spoken language. Academic style not only “looks good” - it can enable you to think more logically, more clearly and more realistically as you work on an assignment.
Informal Language
ØUse of active voice ØUse of personal pronouns eg. I, you, we. ØVerbs that show feelings eg. I think, we feel…
FormalLanguage ØUse of passive voice ØFew personal pronouns ØNeutral verbs are used, ie non-emotive verbs
Academic Style
The English used in academic tasks, particularly in written ones, is a little different from our everyday spoken language. Academic style not only “looks good” - it can enable you to think more logically, more clearly and more realistically as you work on an assignment.
Informal Language
Ø Use of active voice
Ø Use of personal pronouns eg. I, you, we.
Ø Verbs that show feelings eg. I think, we feel…
Formal Language
Ø Use of passive voice
Ø Few personal pronouns
Ø Neutral verbs are used, ie non-emotive verbs
Source: ENG191 Course Pack/ Set 1