The main problem for me with academic writing, as opposed to texting is it's inherent formal nature. My normal speech (and therefore, my normal writing voice) is peppered with slang phrases, uncouth words, and improper grammar that make swapping to the world of academia a challenge.
I can't say "LOL" or use emoticons in a paper. I can't swear, or use the habitual be. "Cookie monster be eating cookies" would earn me a subpar grade in a classroom setting, even though linguistic scholars point out that it isn't a misuse of the word.
A professor or teacher is looking to see that my ability to communicate formally is coherent in academic writing. I am being judged on not just what I say, but how I say it.
Informal writing is about communication, not judgment.
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