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Academic Writing Checker

Check if your essay meets academic writing standards. Get feedback on formality, objectivity, and citation readiness.

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Academic Writing Standards

Do's

  • • Use third-person perspective (avoid "I" and "my")
  • • Write out contractions (use "cannot" not "can't")
  • • Include hedging language ("may", "suggests")
  • • Cite sources using proper format
  • • Use formal vocabulary

Don'ts

  • • Avoid contractions (don't, can't, won't)
  • • Skip informal words (stuff, things, cool)
  • • Don't overuse first-person pronouns
  • • Avoid colloquialisms and slang
  • • Don't make unsupported claims

FAQ

What academic standards does this check?

We analyze formality (avoiding contractions and informal language), objectivity (third-person perspective), citation readiness (source attribution), hedging (appropriate qualifiers), and sentence structure.

Is first-person always wrong in academic writing?

Not always. Some disciplines and contexts accept first-person (like personal reflections or qualitative research). However, most academic writing prefers third-person for objectivity. Check your institution's guidelines.

Can this help with my thesis/dissertation?

Yes! Our academic checker is designed for all academic writing including essays, research papers, theses, and dissertations. The premium version can automatically fix issues while maintaining your academic voice.

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