L1: introduction to academic-text, its nature, characteristics, and language use Flashcards
enumerate the key differences of academic-text and non-academic text
ACADEMIC TEXTS
- Intended for the scholarly, the research community and society
- Formal + factual
- Always contains citation
- Written by experts
NON-ACADEMIC TEXTS
- Intended for the general public in the society
- Informal + personal
- May not contain citations
- Can be written by anyone
enumerate the key differences of academic-text and non-academic texts
ACADEMIC TEXTS
- Intended for the scholarly, the research community and society
- Formal + factual
- Always contains citation
- Written by experts
NON-ACADEMIC TEXTS
- Intended for the general public in the society
- Informal + personal
- May not contain citations
- Can be written by anyone
English is the ______________ language in ______________
English is the universal language in business
what does the acronym “P.R.E.P.A.R.E.D.” mean?
P - preparation
R - respect
E - english
P - perform
A - attentive
R - responsible
E - esctatic
D - discipline
what does the acronym “P.R.E.P.A.R.E.D.” mean?
P - preparation
R - respect
E - english
P - perform
A - attentive
R - responsible
E - esctatic
D - discipline
English is the ______________ language of ______________
English is the universal language of business
The acadiagram (of Academic Texts)
- Formal
- Informative
- Purpose
- Format/Structure
- Scholarly/Scholastic
- Unbiased
- (i.e) Essays, Articles, etc.
(IEPUFFS)
enumerate the steps on HOW TO WRITE AN ACADEMIC TEXT
- Introduction to the topics
- Place the topic in a context
- Background information
- Aim of the text
- Method to fulfill the aim
- The thesis statement or the research question
- Findings
- Necessity and the importance of the topic
(IPBAMTFN)
give at least 5 examples of academic-texts
- Case studies
- Research articles
- Conference paper
- Reviews
- Literary texts
- Academic journals
- Reports
(CCARRRL)
give at least 5 examples of non-academic texts
- Memoirs (basically like a diary)
- Autobiographical writing
- E-mails
- Text messages
- Newspaper articles
(MEANT)
enumerate the FEATURES OF NON-ACADEMIC TEXTS
- Less formal (may use idioms, slangs, contractions, collocationsetc.)
- Casual language (you don’t need to use highfalutin/technical words)
- Use any point of view
- Opinion-bases
- Free of rigid structures
- On general topics
(fucool)
ways to publish academic texts (BEFORE)
- Mails
- Litters
- Verbally
- Newspaper
ways to publish academic texts (AFTER)
- Social media
- Mass media
- Books
- Ebooks
(MEBS)
What Characteristics that differentiates academic and non-academic texts?
- Audience
- Purpose
- Writing Style
- Structure
- Language Used
- Subject and Content
- Citation/s
(CLAWSS P)
(APWSLSC)
what is the audience of academic-texts
- People in academia
- Belong to a specific field
what is the audience of non-academic texts
Meant for the mass public: No specific audience
what is the purpose of academic-texts
Inform readers
what is the purpose of non-academic texts
- Inform
- Entertain and
- Persuade public
(PIE)
what is the writing style of academic-texts
- Formal
- Impersonal
- Concise
- Direct
- Objective
(IF COD)
what is the writing style of non-academic texts
Written using literary language and Subjective in nature
what is the structure of academic-texts
- Standard
- Well-structured
what is the structure of non-academic texts
No rigid structure
what is the Language Used of academic-texts
- Formal
- Follow a specific set of vocabulary items, given that audience belong to a specific field
- Avoid colloquialisms
(ffa)
what is the Language Used of non-academic texts
- Informal
- Casual
- May contain slang terms
(MIC)
what is the Subject and Content of academic-texts
Historical events or literature and other academic-related topics
what is the Subject and Content of non-academic texts
Personal life and everyday events
what is the citation/s of academic-texts
Authors and sources are always recognized
what is the citation/s of non-academic texts
Authors and sources may not always be recognized
Non-academic writings are informal and dedicated to ________________________________.
Non-academic writings are informal and dedicated to a lay audience
Non-academic writings are ___________, __________, and _____________ without any kind of ___________ involving (eps)
Non-academic writings are ((emotional, personal, and subjective)) without any kind of ((research)) involving
Non-academic writing _____________________ particular standards
Non-academic writing ((does not follow)) particular standards
true or false?
Non-academic texts are the opposite of academic texts
true
true or false?
You need to add some factual information in writing non-academic text
false
no need to add factual information
true or false?
Fictional text focuses on fun and entertainment
false
non-academic text focuses on fun and entertainment
true or false?
Academic texts are published more quickly than non-academic text
false
non-academic texts are published more quickly than academic text
true or false?
Academic-texts have been a part of our life since we were children who read anything we could
true
These are reading or written material that discusses ideas, problems, subjects, and theories produced for the academic community
Academic Text
(ipst)
true or false?
Academic-texts are unavailable on the web, in books, media, social media platforms, and the like.
false
Academic-texts are available on the web, in books, media, social media platforms, and the like.
(wbms)
Text where the author’s feelings and emotions are not expressed
Academic-texts
Academic-text is _____________, ___________, ___________, _________, and __________________
Academic-text is well-focused, concise, accurate, clear, and well-structured
Academic-texts are ______________, _____________, and ________________________ (aar)
Academic-texts are analytical, accurate, and researched-based
true or false?
They are grounded in factual data and credible evidence, full of repetition, exaggeration, rhetorical questions, and contractions and they are always written from the perspective of the first person
false
They are grounded in factual data and credible evidence, ((FREE)) of repetition, exaggeration, rhetorical questions, and contractions and they are always written from the perspective of the ((THIRD)) person
(fd, ce)
(rerc)
true or false?
Memoirs are free from the personal beliefs, opinions, emotions, and reactions of the author
false
((NON-ACADEMIC TEXTS)) are free from the personal beliefs, opinions, emotions, and reactions of the author
