Q1 - EAPP 📝 Flashcards
An output of an academic writing given in an academic setting.
Academic Text/Writing
Used for publications or presented at conferences.
Academic Text/Writing
Examples of Academic writing/text (9):
- Books and book reports
- Translations
- Essays
- Research paper or
research article - Conference paper
- Academic journal
- Dissertation and Thesis
- Abstract
- Explication
Any writing done to fulfill a requirement of a college or university.
Academic Text/Writing
These are written to obtaining an advanced degree at a college or university.
Dissertation and Thesis
This is a short summary of a long document.
Abstract
This is a work which explains part of a particular work.
Explication
It is your stance, point of view, claim, or take on a certain topic.
Argument
Based in the research, “evidence-based.”
Argument
Both facts and expert opinion.
Argument
ROTTENBERG’S ELEMENTS OF
ARGUMENT
- Claim (the argument itself)
- Grounds (the proof)
- Warrant (the underlying assumptions)
The similarities and differences
Compare and Contrast
Enable a reader to tell whether an event or thing they might encounter falls into the category designated
Define
Readers experience the words
Describe
Open mind in delivering content
Discuss
Identifying the worth of a text
Evaluate/Critique
The meaning and significance of the text or event.
Interpret
Attach meaning that is not explicitly stated
React
Condense a long text into a short one without plagiarising
Summarize
Blend information from many sources
Synthesize
An ____ is an output of an academic writing that does not pertain to a single definition because it refers to writing done for several reasons. Also, academic writing is used in many different forms.
academic writing
Academic text is (6):
- follows the rules of writing
- formal but not too pretentious
- considers the target audience
- has solid evidence
- requires deliberate, thorough, and careful
thought - involves research
Is critical in being able to
focus on both research and writing.
Planning
It allows you to evaluate and organize ideas, find the best evidence to support them, and give your writing a cohesive, logical structure.
Planning
____ can make a huge difference.
Planning
Gives a good structure to your essay.
Planning
Helps to create the main
arguments
Planning
It makes essay writing very easy
Planning
Will not only help formulate thoughts but will sometimes make aware of certain relationships between topics.
Outline
It will help determine the pertinent information to be included in your paper.
Outline
pertinent (adj) means relevant
The overall ____ refers to the attitude conveyed in a piece of writing.
tone
A ____ tone is used.
formal
Do not use slang words, jargon, abbreviations, or many clichés.
Tone
The ____ in your paper needs to be clear and words need to be chosen for their precision.
Language
A thesaurus is a good tool to help you pick just the right words to explain the issues.
Language
A ____ is a good tool to help you pick just the right words to explain the issues.
thesaurus
Three (3) Kinds of Narration (Point of View):
- First Person
- Second Person
- Third Person
Use ____ to indicate personal experience, evaluation, and/or opinion
first person
Use ____ to instruct or
address the reader.
second person
Use ____ to generalize the
experience or situation
3rd person
Deductive reasoning is a big part of academic writing as your readers have to follow the path that brought you to your conclusion.
Approach
Structures of Academic Writing
must grab the reader’s attention and identify the thesis of the paper.
Introduction
In an introduction start by using: (4)
- Several questions
- A quote from a famous work or
person - Some interesting facts or
information - A definition of an important term
related to the work
Structures of Academic Writing
This is the main part of the work, and the paragraphs must be clearly written and be arranged in a logical order, like chronologically or in order of importance
Body
Structures of Academic Writing
In the ____, you re-emphasize the thesis and summarize all the main points. Consists of one paragraph which shows the final conclusion to the reader.
Conclusion
Characterisitcs of Academic Writing (6):
- Planning
- Outline
- Tone
- Language
- Point of view
- Approach
Structure of an Academic Writing (3):
- Introduction
- Body
- Conclusion
Grab the reader’s attention and identify the thesis of the paper.
Introduction
Main part of the work
Body
You re-emphasize the thesis and summarize all the main points.
Conclusion
____ is a big part of academic writing as your readers have to follow the path that brought you to your conclusion.
Deductive reasoning
