EAPP: Lesson 1 - Nature of Academic Text Flashcards
In non-academic text (Author) what does the word “LAY” mean?
Someone who has no experience
In “non-academic” texts why do AUTHORS write?
For monetary gain
In “academic” texts who are the AUTHORS that write?
People who are in the field of study or industry
What is the PURPOSE of “non-academic” text?
Public information which is why it is catered for anyone
What is the PURPOSE of “academic” texts?
This is beyond informing. To provide recommendations and is mainly for the advancement of knowledge
Who are the AUDIENCE of “non-academic” texts?
General audience
Who are the AUDIENCE of “academic” texts?
Specific audience that refers to the same people in your field
What is the ORGANIZATION of “non-academic texts”?
It unpredictable to keep the audience interested
What is the ORGANIZATION of “academic” texts?
In structured format and is heavily detailed
What VOCABULARY is used in “non-academic” texts?
Plain language
What VOCABULARY is used in “academic” texts?
Uses technical language and jargons
What is the CONTENT of “non-academic” texts?
General information and based on opinion
What is the CONTENT of “academic” texts?
Specialized knowledge and informed opinion from experts
How long (TIME) can “non-academic” texts be finished?
Can be finished in one sitting
How long (TIME) can “academic” texts be finished?
Long!
What is the PLATFORM used in “non-academic” text?
Non-professional
What is the PLATFORM used in “academic” text?
Professional
Formal language is ________.
Standardized - to make it easier for other experts understand your paper
In NATURE OF ACADEMIC TEXTS this refers to having unbiased information
Objective
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
Objective
An unethical practice that refers to supporting your claim while being biased or falsely claiming it
Confirmation bias
In NATURE OF ACADEMIC TEXT this refers to being direct to the point
Explicitness
In NATURE OF ACADEMIC TEXT this refers to using “hedging”
Caution
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….
Hedging
What are the FOUR (4) NATURE OF ACADEMIC TEXT?
FOEC
1. Formal
2. Objective
3. Explicitness
4. Caution
What are the EIGHT (8) Linguistic Characteristic of Academic Text?
- Academic texts begin with clear ASSUMPTIONS
- Academic texts rely on SEVERAL SOURCES
- Academic texts use FORMAL WORDS
- Academic texts end with VALID CONCLUSIONS
- Academic texts follow a STRUCTURE for its words and paragraphs
- Academic texts require OBJECTIVITY
- Academic texts use EXPLICIT LANGUAGE
- Academic texts use CAUTION
A group of words that claims
something to be true
Statement
Academic texts always start with a ________ ________.
Thesis statement
In achieving formality this is where the writer…
uses “They will” instead of “They’ll”
Using EXPANDED form over CONTRACTED form
In achieving formality this is where the writer…
uses “She lives there” instead of “Does she live there”
Choose ONE VERB FORM instead of TWO VERBS FORM
In achieving formality this is where the writer…
used “As soon as possible” instead of “ASAP”
Use EXPANDED FORMS instead of ABBREVIATIONS
In achieving formality this is where the writer mistakingly used…
“Butterflies in my stomach”
“Raining cats and dogs”
Do not use IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS or colloquial terms
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
Do not use FORMAL NEGATIVE FORMS (did not, does not, could not, etc.)
In achieving formality this is where the writer mistakingly used…
- Etc.
- And more
- And the likes
Do not use ALL-PURPOSE EXPRESSIONS
In achieving formality this is where the writer mistakingly used…
- You
Avoid addressing the reader as “you”, always use third POV
In achieving formality this is where the writer mistakingly used…
- The analysis yielded no new results?
Do not use questions in ppt, you are not in a declamation
and
Be careful about using questions
In achieving formality this two are also used
Place adverbs within the verb
and
Aim for the efficient use of words
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.
Consider whether you should put split infinitives
________ language refers to how a writer expresses certainty or uncertainty
Hedging
Thesis statement + supporting ideas = ________
Valid conclusions
TWO types of Word Strategies?
Nominalization and Passivation
Transforming verbs to nouns. Laging ending sa -ion!! (-ion, to be, of)
Nominalization
Use passive voice instead of active voice
Passivation
Nominalization or Passivation
This study’s principal investigators utilized the descriptive-longitudinal research design.
Passivation
- for example
- such as
- like
Description
- First
- Second
- Initially
- Subsequently
Sequence
- On one hand
- On the other hand
- Similarly
- Equally
Comparison
- As a result
- Therefore
- That being the case
Cause and Effect
- Therefore
- Considering this
- Hence
Problem-Solution
