English for Academic Purposes Program Flashcards
Provides information regarding the title, author, and type of work.
Title page
Provides a brief account of the main content of an academic paper.
Abstract or Summary
Gives an opportunity to gain an idea of what the academic paper is about at an early stage.
Table of Contents
It is a soft start and orientation to engage and acquaint with the academic text.
Introduction
Gives the necessary background information to understand the context of the academic text.
Background
Provides the terms of reference for the academic paper.
Aim and Issue
Defines the key concepts, proposes relations between them, discusses relevant theories and models based on a literature review.
Theoretical Framework
Provides the methodological details of the paper.
Method
Involves the result of the study, its analysis, and discussion.
Results, Analysis and Discussion
The end section of the academic paper. A summary or a concrete conclusion about the issue and questions can be used to end the academic paper.
Conclusion/Closure
Acknowledges the contribution of other writers and researchers in your work.
List of References
Contains supplementary materials that may be helpful in providing a more comprehensive understanding of the academic paper.
Appendices
5 text structures:
Description.
Sequence/Instruction/Process.
Cause/Effect.
Compare/Contrast.
Problem/Solution.
5 text structures:
Description.
Sequence/Instruction/Process.
Cause/Effect.
Compare/Contrast.
Problem/Solution.
What is the 4 steps in critique
1.Study the work under discussion
2. Make notes on key parts of the work
3. Develop an understanding in the main argument or purpose being expressed in the work
4.Consider how the work relates to a broader issue or context
