LESSON 1 - INTRODUCTION TO ACADEMIC TEXT Flashcards
- usually written by professional from specific field/s
- well-edited and takes years to publish
- uses formal language
- may contain jargons or words used in specific area of specialization
- contain list of references and sources
- main goal is to provide knowledge to an individual of specific field
- can be challenging for beginner readers
- informative, argumentative, or objective in nature
Academic Texts
EXAMPLES OF ACADEMIC TEXTS:
- School Books and Textbooks
- Journal Articles Research
- Proposals and Papers
- Some Newspapers and Magazine Articles
- Thesis and Dissertation
STRUCTURES OF ACADEMIC TEXT
Descriptive
Analytical
Persuasive
Critical
Provides facts and information.
Key words: Identify, report, record, summarize, define
Descriptive
Organizes facts and information into categories, groups, parts, types, or relationships.
Key words: Analyze, compare,
contrast, relate, examine
Analytical
Includes argument, recommendation, or evaluation of the work of others with addition of your own point of view. Needs to be supported by evidence.
Key words: Argue, evaluate, discuss, take a position
Persuasive
Requires you to consider
at least two points of
view, including your own.
Key words: Critique, debate, disagree, and evaluate.
Critical
CHARACTERISTICS OF ACADEMIC TEXTS
begin with clear assumptions.
rely on several sources.
use formal words.
end with valid conclusions.
- Written for mass public
- Published quickly and can be written by anyone
- Often doesn’t involve research or sources
- Uses informal and more conversational language
- May contain slang
- Author may be unknown
- Usually delivers simple and basic information
- Can be read easily and easily understood by any kind of reader
- Personal, emotional, impressionistic, or subjective in nature
NON-ACADEMIC TEXTS
EXAMPLES OF NON-ACADEMIC TEXTS
Blog Posts
Fiction Books
Letters
Personal Journals and
Diaries
FACTORS THAT SHAPE ACADEMIC WRITING
AUDIENCE
PURPOSE
ORGANIZATION
STYLE
FLOW
PRESENTATION
To WHOM are you writing for?
AUDIENCE
WHY are you writing?
PURPOSE
HOW will you arrange your ideas?
ORGANIZATION
WHAT technique/s will you use?
STYLE
