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Chapter 8

Writing Across Disciplines

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Section 1
Introduction to Writing Across Disciplines
Writing in Different Academic Disciplines

Academic writing conventions vary substantially according to discipline—that is, whether one is working in the humanities, the social or natural sciences, or business.

Section 2
Writing in the Humanities
Introduction to Writing in the Humanities

Academic writing in the humanities allows for some flexibility in style and voice, while still following specific conventions of format and documentation.

Section 3
Writing in the Natural and Social Sciences: The Research Paper and the IMRAD Model
Principles of Writing in the Sciences

Scientific writing has two goals: to inform the reader of new developments in a specific field, and to address existing questions with new evidence.

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Overview of the IMRAD Model

The body of a scientific paper generally consists of the following sections: introduction (which may include a literature review), methods, results, and discussion.

Abstract

The abstract is the first (and, sometimes, only) part of a scientific paper people will read, so it's essential to summarize all necessary information about your methods, results, and conclusions.

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Introduction and Thesis

In academic writing, the introduction and thesis statement form the foundation of your paper.

Methods

A methods section is a detailed description of how a study was researched and conducted.

Results

The results section of a scientific paper objectively presents the empirical data collected in a study.

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Discussion and Conclusion

The discussion section of a scientific paper analyzes and interprets the results of a study, while the conclusion explains implications for further research. 

Section 4
Writing in Business
Introduction to Writing in Business

Business writing consists of many different types, all of which require a specific tone and organizational structure.

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