Searching for appropriate literature using databases and library resources
Reviewing and critiquing the previous research and creating a research space (gap)
Designing the research methods
Writing up the methods section
Summarizing and presenting the data
Commentaries and discussions on the data
Writing references/bibliography
Proof-reading written assignments
Understanding the specific language features of the academic genre (such as research paper)
Using appropriate lexical phrases (such as on the basis of, it should be noted that) freely to build up the sentences and paragraphs
Writing coherent paragraphs
Linking sentences smoothly
Using proper academic language and vocabulary (style)
Using the proper grammar such as correct tenses, agreements, reporting verbs and prepositions