Academic writing, like other forms of writing, is an act of personality: It not only conveys disciplinary content but also carries the personality of the writing (Hyland, 2002).

Like all forms of communication, academic writing is an act of identity. it not only conveys discipline-specific content but also carries a representation of the writer (Hyland, 2002).

In all forms of communication, including academic writing, the writer's own voice should be present (Hyland, 2002).