Academic or Technical Writing

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Academic writing is the type of writing students, scholars, and researchers use to explain ideas, support arguments with evidence, and contribute to conversations. It’s more structured and formal than everyday writing, and it follows specific rules such as following citation guidelines and avoiding subjectivity unless supported by research.

I support academic writers with editorial services such as editing and proofreading to ensure their work is clear, well-structured, properly cited, and publication-ready.

What sets academic writing apart?

• Evidence-based: Claims must be supported by credible sources
• Formal tone: Clear, concise and avoids slang or casual language
• Objective: Focuses on facts and logic rather than personal feelings
• Structured: Follows a clear format
• Cited: Uses a citation style like APA, MLA or Chicago to credit sources

Examples of academic writing:

• Research reports, papers, or journals
• Case studies
• Essays or critical analyses
• Theses or dissertations
• Literature reviews
• Annotated bibliographies

Technical writing is used to explain things like how to use a product, follow a process or understand a technical concept. It is common in industries like software, engineering, healthcare and manufacturing. The goal is to make complicated information easy to understand for the people who need it whether they’re experts or everyday users.

I help businesses turn complex processes or technical details into clear, user-friendly documents, whether it’s for customers, clients or internal teams.

• Instruction manuals or guides
• Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• How-to documentation
• Product specification sheets
• Help center or knowledge base articles
• Technical reports