Chapter 1 Introduction to Academic Writing 1
1.1 Objectives of Academic Writing 1
1.2 Genres in Academic Writing 2
1.3 Style of Academic Writing 3
1.4 Structure of Academic Research Paper 6
Exercises 7
Chapter 2 Title and Subtitles 9
2.1 Types of Titles 9
2.2 Characteristics of Good Titles 10
2.3 Functions of Subtitles 10
2.4 Steps to Write a Good Title 12
2.5 Useful Formats to Compose a Good Title 14
2.6 Grammar and Writing Tips 16
Exercises 18
Chapter 3 Abstract 20
3.1 Structure of the Abstract 20
3.2 Types of the Abstract 21
3.3 Characteristics of a Well-Crafted Abstract 22
3.4 Differences Between Abstracts and Introductions 22
3.5 Sample Analysis 23
3.6 Steps to Write a Good Abstract 27
3.7 Grammar and Writing Skills 27
3.8 Useful Sentence Patterns in Writing Abstracts 30
Exercises 31
Chapter 4 Introduction 33
4.1 Purpose of the Introduction 33
4.2 Structure of the Introduction 34
4.3 Sample Analysis 35
4.4 Steps to Write a Good Introduction 40
4.5 Writing Tips 42
4.6 Useful Sentence Patterns in Writing Introductions 42
Exercises 44
Chapter 5 Thesis Statement 46
5.1 Understanding the Thesis Statement 46
5.2 Characteristics of a Good Thesis Statement 47
5.3 Sample Analysis 48
5.4 Steps to Write an Impactful Thesis Statement 49
5.5 Writing Tips 51
Exercises 52
Chapter 6 Hypothesis 55
6.1 Characteristics of a Hypothesis 55
6.2 Types of Hypothesis 55
6.3 Steps to Write a Hypothesis 57
6.4 Useful Sentence Patterns in Writing Hypotheses 58
Exercises 59
Chapter 7 Literature Review 61
7.1 Structure of a Literature Review 61
7.2 Types of Literature Review 62
7.3 Characteristics of a Well-Written Literature Review 62
7.4 Sample Analysis 63
7.5 Steps to Write a Literature Review 66
7.6 Grammar and Writing Tips 66
7.7 Useful Sentences in Literature Review 69
Exercises 69
Chapter 8 Methodology and Methods 71
8.1 Differences Between Methodology and Method 71
8.2 General Types of Methodology 71
8.3 Qualitative Research Methods 72
8.4 Quantitative Research Methods 78
Exercises 86
Chapter 9 Discussions and Conclusions 87
9.1 Discussions 87
9.2 Conclusions 96
Exercises 103
Chapter 10 AI-Assisted Literature Research and Paper Reading 105
10.1 Role of AI in Literature Reading 105
10.2 Characteristics of AI in Literature Reading 105
10.3 Applications of AI in Literature Reading 106
10.4 Techniques and Methods for AI-Assisted Literature Search 106
10.5 Techniques and Methods for AI-Assisted Literature Translation 107
10.6 Introduction to Relevant Tools and Platforms 108
Exercises 110
Answers 111
References 121