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EAPP: Lesson 1 - Nature of Academic Text Flashcards

1
Q

In non-academic text (Author) what does the word “LAY” mean?

A

Someone who has no experience

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In “non-academic” texts why do AUTHORS write?

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For monetary gain

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In “academic” texts who are the AUTHORS that write?

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People who are in the field of study or industry

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4
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What is the PURPOSE of “non-academic” text?

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Public information which is why it is catered for anyone

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What is the PURPOSE of “academic” texts?

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This is beyond informing. To provide recommendations and is mainly for the advancement of knowledge

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Who are the AUDIENCE of “non-academic” texts?

A

General audience

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Who are the AUDIENCE of “academic” texts?

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Specific audience that refers to the same people in your field

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What is the ORGANIZATION of “non-academic texts”?

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It unpredictable to keep the audience interested

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What is the ORGANIZATION of “academic” texts?

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In structured format and is heavily detailed

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What VOCABULARY is used in “non-academic” texts?

A

Plain language

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What VOCABULARY is used in “academic” texts?

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Uses technical language and jargons

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12
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What is the CONTENT of “non-academic” texts?

A

General information and based on opinion

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What is the CONTENT of “academic” texts?

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Specialized knowledge and informed opinion from experts

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14
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How long (TIME) can “non-academic” texts be finished?

A

Can be finished in one sitting

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15
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How long (TIME) can “academic” texts be finished?

A

Long!

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16
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What is the PLATFORM used in “non-academic” text?

A

Non-professional

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17
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What is the PLATFORM used in “academic” text?

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Professional

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18
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Formal language is ________.

A

Standardized - to make it easier for other experts understand your paper

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19
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In NATURE OF ACADEMIC TEXTS this refers to having unbiased information

A

Objective

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20
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In NATURE OF ACADEMIC TEXT this is where you present literature to support your finding and at the same time adding negating literature to prevent confirmation bias

A

Objective

21
Q

An unethical practice that refers to supporting your claim while being biased or falsely claiming it

A

Confirmation bias

22
Q

In NATURE OF ACADEMIC TEXT this refers to being direct to the point

A

Explicitness

23
Q

In NATURE OF ACADEMIC TEXT this refers to using “hedging”

A

Caution

24
Q

What technique is limiting or quantifying conditions. Uses “may” or “might” para di super heavy nung pagkakasabi

e.g. The researchers MIGHT encounter a problem….

A

Hedging

25
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What are the FOUR (4) NATURE OF ACADEMIC TEXT?

A

FOEC
1. Formal
2. Objective
3. Explicitness
4. Caution

26
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What are the EIGHT (8) Linguistic Characteristic of Academic Text?

A
  1. Academic texts begin with clear ASSUMPTIONS
  2. Academic texts rely on SEVERAL SOURCES
  3. Academic texts use FORMAL WORDS
  4. Academic texts end with VALID CONCLUSIONS
  5. Academic texts follow a STRUCTURE for its words and paragraphs
  6. Academic texts require OBJECTIVITY
  7. Academic texts use EXPLICIT LANGUAGE
  8. Academic texts use CAUTION
27
Q

A group of words that claims
something to be true

A

Statement

28
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Academic texts always start with a ________ ________.

A

Thesis statement

29
Q

In achieving formality this is where the writer…

uses “They will” instead of “They’ll”

A

Using EXPANDED form over CONTRACTED form

30
Q

In achieving formality this is where the writer…

uses “She lives there” instead of “Does she live there”

A

Choose ONE VERB FORM instead of TWO VERBS FORM

31
Q

In achieving formality this is where the writer…

used “As soon as possible” instead of “ASAP”

A

Use EXPANDED FORMS instead of ABBREVIATIONS

32
Q

In achieving formality this is where the writer mistakingly used…

“Butterflies in my stomach”
“Raining cats and dogs”

A

Do not use IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS or colloquial terms

33
Q

In achieving formality this is where the writer mistakingly used…

RIGHT - The analysis yielded no new results

WRONG - The analysis did not yielded any new results

A

Do not use FORMAL NEGATIVE FORMS (did not, does not, could not, etc.)

34
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In achieving formality this is where the writer mistakingly used…

  • Etc.
  • And more
  • And the likes
A

Do not use ALL-PURPOSE EXPRESSIONS

35
Q

In achieving formality this is where the writer mistakingly used…

  • You
A

Avoid addressing the reader as “you”, always use third POV

36
Q

In achieving formality this is where the writer mistakingly used…

  • The analysis yielded no new results?
A

Do not use questions in ppt, you are not in a declamation

and

Be careful about using questions

37
Q

In achieving formality this two are also used

A

Place adverbs within the verb

and

Aim for the efficient use of words

38
Q

In achieving formality this is where the writer…

RIGHT - Tina hopes –to
complete– her physics
homework –rapidly–.

WRONG - Tina hopes –to rapidly complete– her physics homework.

A

Consider whether you should put split infinitives

39
Q

________ language refers to how a writer expresses certainty or uncertainty

A

Hedging

40
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Thesis statement + supporting ideas = ________

A

Valid conclusions

41
Q

TWO types of Word Strategies?

A

Nominalization and Passivation

42
Q

Transforming verbs to nouns. Laging ending sa -ion!! (-ion, to be, of)

A

Nominalization

43
Q

Use passive voice instead of active voice

A

Passivation

44
Q

Nominalization or Passivation

This study’s principal investigators utilized the descriptive-longitudinal research design.

A

Passivation

45
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  • for example
  • such as
  • like
A

Description

46
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  • First
  • Second
  • Initially
  • Subsequently
A

Sequence

47
Q
  • On one hand
  • On the other hand
  • Similarly
  • Equally
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Comparison

48
Q
  • As a result
  • Therefore
  • That being the case
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Cause and Effect

49
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  • Therefore
  • Considering this
  • Hence
A

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