Academic discourse refers to the specialized language, styles, and ways of communicating that are used in educational settings, particularly in academic and scholarly contexts. It involves using critical thinking, evidence-based reasoning, and engaging with complex ideas and theories in a structured and intellectual manner. Academic discourse often involves writing and speaking in a formal and nuanced way, and requires knowledge of disciplinary conventions and ways of building on existing research and knowledge. It is a key aspect of higher education and scholarly research.
