Academic Text

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critical, objective, specialized texts written by experts or professionals in a given field using formal language.

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academic text

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based on facts with solid bases

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academic text

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often take years to publish because of intense writing and review

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academic text

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clear, concise, focused, structured and backed up by evidence.

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academic writing

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purpose of academic writing

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to aid the reader’s understanding

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It has a formal tone and style, but it is not complex and does not require the use of long sentences and complicated vocabulary.

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academic writing

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6 characteristics of academic writing

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(FPPROS)
1. formal tone
2. precise language
3. point-of-view
4. research focus
5. organization
6. source citations

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a formal tone is always used in academic writing. It is not lighthearted or conversational in tone

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formal tone

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very clearly conveys the author’s meaning

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precise language

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usually written in third person POV because its focus is to educate on the facts rather than to support an opinion or give advice.

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point-of-view

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tends to focus on the specific research question(s) being studied.

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research focus

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should be organized logically in a linear, matter-of-fact fashion. Use headings to delineate each major section.

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organization

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at least some secondary research sources. Be sure to properly cite all sources and include a bibliography

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source citations

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3 purpose of academic writing

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(ILE)
1. information comes from reputable sources
2. learn how to form arguments
3. exposure to different viewpoints

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7 structure of academic text

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(ARIMRDC)
1. aim
2. research Question
3. introduction
4. methods and Materials
5. results
6. discussion
7. conclusion

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structure of academic text that determines the entire academic text and the content found in each section

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aim

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structure of academic text that captures what you intend to achieve with your study

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aim

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structure of academic text that is consistent with every other section of the text.

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aim

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structure of academic text which consists of specific questions that enable you to reach your aim.

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research question

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structure of academic text that should provide everything the reader needs to know in order to understand your aim as well as why the aim is important.

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introduction

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structure of academic text that show your reader exactly how you have conducted your research, that is, what you have done to fulfill your aim and answer your research questions.

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methods and materials

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structure of academic text that should account for your results in an objective manner, without interpreting them

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results

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structure of academic text that where you interpret your results for your reader.

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discussion

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structure of academic text that is usually most difficult to write, for here you are not merely writing about something that you have already done, you have to write and analyze at the same time.

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discussion

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structure of academic text that should fulfill your aim and account for what you have found in your study.

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conclusion