Lesson 1: Academic Writing: Hedging & Boosting Advanced Academic Writing: When university students write their final theses, they often sound too absolute. In advanced academic English, we use Hedging to soften our claims (making them cautious and objective) and Boosting to express strong confidence when the evidence is undeniable. Mastering this delicate balance is the key to writing like a scholar. Academic Vocabulary: Suggest (Hedge) - To state something indirectly or tentatively; to propose a theory without claiming absolute proof. Likely (Hedge) - Probable, but not completely certain. Used to soften a prediction. Tend to (Hedge) - To usually do or be a certain way, acknowledging that there are exceptions. Demonstrate (Boost) - To show clearly and conclusively. Used when the evidence is strong. Undoubtedly (Boost) - Without any doubt; certainly. A powerful adverb to assert unquestionable fact. Clearly (Boost) - In a way that is easy to see, read, or understand without ambiguity. Academic Danger Zone A common error in academic writing is…
