F or O
Features
100
It is a statement that expresses a writer's feelings, attitudes, or beliefs.
Opinions
100
Academic writing tends to be more complicated and has longer words.
Clue: 10 letters and 1 word.
Complexity
200
It is a statement that can be verified.
Fact
200
It is necessary to use accurate terminologies in academic writing.
Clue: 1 word with 8 letters.
Accurate
300
Is this a fact or opinion?
Baguio City is the Summer Capital of the Philippines.
Fact
300
You should be concerned with facts.
Clue: 1 word with 2 letter I's.
Objectivity
400
Is this a fact or opinion?
The French language is harder than the English language.
Opinion
400
Inappropriate word combinations should not be included according to this feature, such as "someone said" or "a lot of people," are not acceptable academic writing expressions.
Precision
500
Which one of the following is not a fact?
a. Joe is wearing a blue shirt today.
b. Joes looks good in blue.
c. Blue is a primary color.
b. Joe looks good in blue.
500
More formal vocabulary choice, correct use of grammar, accurate use of vocabulary and a more objective style.
Formality