Academic Writing Conventions

1 words in this vocabulary list

noun a word or phrase written in italic font

adjective a typeface with letters slanting slightly to the right, often used for emphasis or to indicate titles of works

  • In academic writing, it is important to use italics for book titles.
  • Can you please italicize the important points in the presentation?
  • I love how that word looks italicized in the text.
  • Her words were like italicized reminders of the past, standing out in the conversation.