Academic Text and Text Structure Flashcards
An example of text produced for academic purposes
Academic Text
Is every task given in school an academic text?
No
Examples of academic text
Essay, Concept Paper, Reaction Paper, Position Paper, Education Reports, Research Papers
Process of Academic Text
Posing a Question
Problematizing a concept
Evaluating an opinion
Ends in answering the questions
Provide clarity;and/or
Arguing for a stand
Who are the people that said the Process of Academic Writing?
Saqueton and Uychoco (2016)
Factors to Considsr jn doing academic writing
Role
Audience
Purpose
Format
Who you are as a writer
Role
The intended reader for ones piece of writing
Audience
The reason why a piece of writing is producdd
Purpose
the form most appropriate for ones piece of writing
Format
Different Avademic writing conventiona
FISH
Formal
Impersonal
Structured
Hedged
how we use a different phraseology or words that we carefully chose to suit a particular idea or concept.
Formal
refers to wording and expression that conveys a sense of non-familiarity and objectivity.
Impersonal
refers to certain structural elements that set academic writing apart from others.
Structured
An example of structured
–It is replacing an action word with a noun counterpart that makes the sentence less active.
AVOIDING NOMINALIZATION
An example of structured
-It allows the doer of the action to be relegated to the background.
/ The company can use the cost savings to add value to their products.
X The cost savings can be used to add value to a company’s product.
Avoiding Passive Voice
refers to the use of cautious language in order not to sound condescending or too proud about a claim.
Hedged Language
Example:
WITHOUT HEDGED LANGUAGE:
A repeat of terrorist attacks, as massive as 9/11, is just a matter of time.
WITH HEDGED LANGUAGE:
It is possible that the threat of terrorism is more serious than ever before, and that a massive attack like September 11, may be just a matter of time.
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