An Introduction to the Types of Academic Writing

Running head: YOUTH CRIME
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Name of the Student
Name of the University
Author Note

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Part 1 (a)
In my opinion, academic writing is very essential as it acts as a means of
communication. Academic writing helps the student to display their thoughts. It also conveys
the required information regarding a specific topic or a field of study. There are four types of
academic writing they are- descriptive, persuasive, critical and analytical. In my opinion, all
the writing styles have their separate purpose as well as features. The descriptive writing
directly provides facts as well as information. It can be a summary or a report on the subject
concerned. On the other hand, an analytical essay though includes description but also asks
the writer to re-organise as well as question the facts and information at the disposal. For
making a writing more analytical one needs to spend a lot of time to analyse the similarities
as well as differences of that particular subject. Persuasive essay on the other hand is different
from analytical writing. It has all the steps that are required for analytical writing such as-
information and re-organisation of facts along with my personal opinion concerning the topic.
Most of the essays are persuasive, particularly in the discussion as well as in the conclusion
part. The different points of view included in the writing include- argument, interpretation,
evaluation and recommendation. In this type of writing every claim that I will make needs to
be supported by any evidence. Lastly, there is critical writing. While persuasive essay
requires the reader to tell their own points of view, critical writing requires two different
points of view. This type of writing includes a critique or a journal; it can also include a
literature review. Thus, in my view, all the above academic writings are very essential as it
gives a scope to the readers to experiment with their writing skills. It gives an individual a
clarity about what kind of writing they are comfortable with or with what writing style they
want to explore. The academic writing helps me to critically think on a specific subject and
gain a broad knowledge about it. However, it should be noted that academic writing is not an
unattainable goal and can be achieved with sincere practice.

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Part 1 (b)
The essay will discuss the issue of the crime rate among the youth of today. Youth
criminal activities have now become a significant concern for the people as well as society.
Therefore, youth crime is a very essential area for investigation as it will make the adults and
other individuals understand the reasons behind the growing criminal activities among
youths. It will also give necessary advice to deal with this kind of children. It should be noted
that there are a number of crimes committed by teenagers that are not reported. However,
saving them from punishment will in the long-run lead to serious consequences. It is essential
to know that early intervention plays a crucial role in preventing youths from taking the path
of crime. It is necessary to give them swift as well as consistent punishment that will help in
reducing the atrocities committed by youths. Since youth crime has become a social concern
it is necessary to shed a light on this subject.
Part 2 (Section 1)
Frank, A.G. and Bagley, S.M., 2016. Adolescent perspectives on addressing youth
violence in the primary care setting. Rhode Island Medical Journal, 99(5), p.18.
Type of Research: Positivistic study based on the observation of five structured, focused
groups who are adolescents of the USA that examines the violence related to primary care
setting.
Introducing the Research: The study focuses on the criminal attitudes among adolescents who
are within the age of 12-18 years where parental care and its effects on youths have been
analysed.
Methods: Primary research with the help of interview among the above age groups.

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Finding: All the participants had the first-hand experience with violence at their homes. Thus
it is concluded that impoverished childhood leads to criminal behaviour.
Conclusion: Youth violence emerges because of their discomfort and discordant expectations.
Kamruzzaman, M., Islam, M.A., Islam, M.S., Hossain, M.S. and Hakim, M.A., 2016.
The plight of youth perception of cybercrime in South Asia. American Journal of
Information Science and Computer Engineering, 2(4), pp.22-28.
Type of research: Positivistic research as the study depends on the observation conducted on
youths that use social media in South Asia.
Introducing the Research: The study deals with the criminal activities within youths who are
12-21 years of age and shows how social media motivate them to commit crimes.
Methods- Primary research has been conducted among 118 youths of Dhaka with the help of
a questionnaire.
Findings: It was found that most of the youths gained knowledge about cybercrimes through
the Internet that circulated false information.
Conclusion: With advanced technology and its availability among youths, the crimes among
them are increasing.
McAra, L. and McVie, S., 2016. Understanding youth violence: The mediating effects of
gender, poverty and vulnerability. Journal of criminal justice, 45, pp.71-77.
Type of research: Positivistic research approach has been applied for this study that has been
conducted among the youths of the lower class in Edinburgh, UK.
Introducing the Research: The study aims to show how violence among youths arise due to
gender issues and poverty among adolescents who are 13-22 years of age.