As per [this study][1], it has been found that overuse of adverbs can distract the reader and detract academic writing. Another resource is [this one][2].

Here are [50 adverbs to avoid in academic writing][3].


And here's a [site][4] showing examples of how you can replace adverbs with better words. 


  [1]: https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2013/08/29/study-finds-too-many-adjectives-and-adverbs-detract-academic-writing
  [2]: https://cgi.duke.edu/web/sciwriting/index.php?action=lesson3
  [3]: https://drsaraheaton.wordpress.com/2013/07/02/50-adverbs-to-avoid-in-academic-writing/
  [4]: http://eastasiastudent.net/study/reduce-word-count