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Academic writing, the forms common to scholarship.

Academic Papers: Thesis and Dissertation Formats

Graduate studies and some specialized undergraduate programs generally culminate with the writing of a thesis or dissertation. These long works adhere to academic standards, including APA and MLA styles. Most universities also provide guides to dissertation formatting dealing with minor variances from general publication standards. Basic Structure There are numerous…

Software for Citations vs. Memorization of Academic Style

Admittedly, I dislike the stylistic rules of academic writing. Citations, I understand, but style rules should be limited to those rules that help ensure clarity. In science, I want the Oxford comma, for example, so groupings are clear within a list. I am not a stickler for citations, either, as…