EAPP: Lesson 1 - Nature of Academic Text

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Someone who has no experience

Question 2

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

Answer 2

For monetary gain

Question 3

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

Answer 3

People who are in the field of study or industry

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Public information which is why it is catered for anyone

Question 5

What is the PURPOSE of “academic” texts?

Answer 5

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

Question 6

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

Answer 6

General audience

Question 7

Who are the AUDIENCE of “academic” texts?

Answer 7

Specific audience that refers to the same people in your field

Question 8

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

Answer 8

It unpredictable to keep the audience interested

Question 9

What is the ORGANIZATION of “academic” texts?

Answer 9

In structured format and is heavily detailed

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Plain language

Question 11

What VOCABULARY is used in “academic” texts?

Answer 11

Uses technical language and jargons

Question 12

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

Answer 12

General information and based on opinion

Question 13

What is the CONTENT of “academic” texts?

Answer 13

Specialized knowledge and informed opinion from experts

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Can be finished in one sitting

Question 15

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

Answer 15

Long!

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Non-professional

Question 17

What is the PLATFORM used in “academic” text?

Answer 17

Professional

Question 18

Formal language is ________.

Answer 18

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

Question 19

In NATURE OF ACADEMIC TEXTS this refers to having unbiased information

Answer 19

Objective

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Objective

Question 21

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

Answer 21

Confirmation bias

Question 22

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

Answer 22

Explicitness

Question 23

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

Answer 23

Caution

Question 24

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….

Answer 24

Hedging

Question 25

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

Answer 25

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

Question 26

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

Answer 26

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

Question 27

A group of words that claims something to be true

Answer 27

Statement

Question 28

Academic texts always start with a ________ ________.

Answer 28

Thesis statement

Question 29

In achieving formality this is where the writer... uses "They will" instead of "They'll"

Answer 29

Using EXPANDED form over CONTRACTED form

Question 30

In achieving formality this is where the writer... uses "She lives there" instead of "Does she live there"

Answer 30

Choose ONE VERB FORM instead of TWO VERBS FORM

Question 31

In achieving formality this is where the writer... used "As soon as possible" instead of "ASAP"

Answer 31

Use EXPANDED FORMS instead of ABBREVIATIONS

Question 32

In achieving formality this is where the writer mistakingly used... "Butterflies in my stomach" "Raining cats and dogs"

Answer 32

Do not use IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS or colloquial terms

Question 33

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

Answer 33

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

Question 34

In achieving formality this is where the writer mistakingly used... - Etc. - And more - And the likes

Answer 34

Do not use ALL-PURPOSE EXPRESSIONS

Question 35

In achieving formality this is where the writer mistakingly used... - You

Answer 35

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

Question 36

In achieving formality this is where the writer mistakingly used... - The analysis yielded no new results?

Answer 36

Do not use questions in ppt, you are not in a declamation and Be careful about using questions

Question 37

In achieving formality this two are also used

Answer 37

Place adverbs within the verb and Aim for the efficient use of words

Question 38

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.

Answer 38

Consider whether you should put split infinitives

Question 39

________ language refers to how a writer expresses certainty or uncertainty

Answer 39

Hedging

Question 40

Thesis statement + supporting ideas = ________

Answer 40

Valid conclusions

Question 41

TWO types of Word Strategies?

Answer 41

Nominalization and Passivation

Question 42

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

Answer 42

Nominalization

Question 43

Use passive voice instead of active voice

Answer 43

Passivation

Question 44

Nominalization or Passivation This study's principal investigators utilized the descriptive-longitudinal research design.

Answer 44

Passivation

Question 45

- for example - such as - like

Answer 45

Description

Question 46

- First - Second - Initially - Subsequently

Answer 46

Sequence

Question 47

- On one hand - On the other hand - Similarly - Equally

Answer 47

Comparison

Question 48

- As a result - Therefore - That being the case

Answer 48

Cause and Effect

Question 49

- Therefore - Considering this - Hence

Answer 49

Problem-Solution