Unit 1: The Nature of Academic Texts Flashcards
Texts that are critical, based on facts, and are written in formal language by the professionals and
experts.
Academic Text
collection of sentences that deal mostly with one topic or idea at a time
Paragraph
Structures of a paragraph
Topic Sentence
Supporting Sentences
Concluding Sentences
presents the main point of the paragraph
Topic Sentence
support the main idea of the paragraph
Supporting Sentences
close out the main idea by summing up the main idea
Concluding Sentences
one of the strategies writers can use in developing a cohesive paragraph is to follow the structure of a __________
three-part essay
Structure of a Three-Part Essay
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
- Introduces the topic
- Places the topic into context
- Provides background information
- Points out the aim of the text
Introduction
- Presents evidence to support the thesis
statement - Present research and data
- Analyze and discuss data thoroughly
- Can be broken down into parts
Body
- Restates the thesis
statement - Wraps up the essay
- Gives the opportunity to evaluate the topic
- Should not present new material
CONCLUSION
Academic texts differ based on the academic disciplines they are part of.
BUSINESS:
accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing
HUMANITIES:
art, creative writing, languages, literature, music, philosophy, religion, theater
NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES:
biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, geology, mathematics, physics, medicine
SOCIAL SCIENCES:
anthropology, education, geography, history, law, political science, psychology, sociology
ACADEMIC TEXTS ACROSS
THE DISCIPLINES
A language used in any academic texts that varies considering the discipline it belongs.
Academic language
Characteristics of Academic Language
Critical
Well-sourced
Precise
Unbiased
Consistent
Well-structured
It pertains to how the text is organized
and written.
Text Structure
give out the causes/reasons and its effects on certain things
Cause and Effect
Describing the whole topic. We use our senses, but it must be backed up by evidences.
Description
Define it technically. Conduct research for the type. This must include references and evidences. DICTIONARY- BASED
Definition
Stating the problem and proposing possible/feasible solutions. Must be backed up by evidences.
Problem-Solution
similarities and differences.
Compare and Contrast
only enumerate things regardless of their order. You do not need to abide to the chronological things of the topic.
Enumeration
follows a procedure. The order is important. Follows a certain process.
Procedural
Types of Text Structure
Cause and Effect
Description
Definition
Problem-Solving
Compare and Contrast
Enumeration
Procedural
