In Module 2, we reviewed information on scholarly writing and critical reading concepts. I
discovered how we can provide feedback, take constructive criticism, and how to writing using evidence
based information.
Integrating evidence-based information into my writing differs from writing using my personal
opinion by using voice, evidence, paragraphs, and evidence based arguments (WUWriting Center, 2017).
There are four parts to scholarly writing. In the argument, you develop perspective on a topic that is
evidenced based and no opinion added in. By using scholarly and peer-reviewed sources, you are
showing evidence and formatting your writing into paraphrases or quotes per APA guidelines. The
paragraph formats include an introduction, a body, and a conclusion paragraph. If I was writing using my
opinion, there may only be one paragraph making that summary. The voice is also differently in scholarly
writing. You must take into consideration who your audience is and use formal word choice and tone
along with object phrasing.
The difference between constructive feedback and criticism is the recognition of the problem.
Criticism points out the problem with not having a solution, whereas feedback describes the problem
and you get feedback to resolve it and move forward without creating the same issue again. Criticism
could be associated with personal writing and opinions and constructive feedback can be associated with
scholarly writing.
The structure and tone of professional writing differs from casual writing by avoiding clichés,
colloquialisms, slang and jargon (Walden, 2020). Scholarly writing should be clear, concise, objective and
evidence basked. You can take out words that could be repetitive without taking away the meaning. By
using the professional tone, you are taking into consideration who your audience is. Formal word choice
is imperative in professional writing. Casual writing does not follow APA formatting, and may include
personal opinions. Professional writing is set out in paragraphs with an introduction, body and
conclusion.
References
Walden University, LLC. (2020).
Introduction to scholarly writing: Finding a scholarly voice
[Video].
Walden University Blackboard.
https://class.waldenu.edu
WUWriting Center. (2017, April 10). Crash course in scholarly writing [Video]. YouTube.
https://youtu.be/qDcgyt0WjRg
