Vague language (Example: This is a good thing.)
No, this not academic writing
Repetition (repeating the same word)
Not usually
Referencing sources
Yes, if sources were used
Colloquial or idiomatic expressions
No!
Personal pronouns
First and second person pronouns are not generally used.
Contractions
No! (Unless it's a narrative)
Precise language, facts, and figures
Yes!
Personal adverbs (Example: Surprisingly, fortunately, etc.)
No!
Cautious/tentative language
Yes
