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Why do they say that our English is bad Is an acadamic text?

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No, the sentence "Why do they say that our English is bad" is not an academic text. Academic writing is a formal style of writing used in universities and scholarly publications. It follows certain rules and conventions, such as:

- Using formal language and avoiding informal expressions, slang, contractions, and first-person pronouns.

- Maintaining a clear and logical structure, with an introduction, a body, and a conclusion.

- Remaining objective and unbiased, and supporting claims with relevant evidence from reliable sources.

- Conducting evidence-based research and citing sources correctly using a specific citation style.

The sentence you wrote does not follow these rules. It is informal, subjective, and does not provide any evidence or citation. It is also not a complete sentence, as it lacks a question mark at the end. A possible way to rewrite this sentence in an academic style is:

- How do the perceptions of non-native English speakers' language proficiency affect their academic performance? A review of the literature suggests that...

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