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What is the defining characteristic of academic text?
What is the defining characteristic of academic text?
- Formal, scholarly, and intended for an academic audience (correct)
- Primarily aimed at entertainment
- Informal and casual language use
- Characterized by personal opinions and anecdotes
What is the purpose of research papers?
What is the purpose of research papers?
- To contribute new knowledge to a particular field of study (correct)
- To present fictional stories
- To entertain and engage the reader
- To provide personal opinions without evidence
What is included in the structure of research papers?
What is included in the structure of research papers?
- Informal language and slang
- Abstract, introduction, methodology, results, discussion, and references (correct)
- Fictional elements and creative writing
- Personal anecdotes and unrelated stories
Who is the intended audience for academic texts?
Who is the intended audience for academic texts?
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What characterizes academic text in terms of language use?
What characterizes academic text in terms of language use?
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Study Notes
Characteristics of Academic Text
- The defining characteristic of academic text is its formal and objective tone.
Purpose of Research Papers
- The primary purpose of research papers is to contribute to the existing body of knowledge in a particular field by presenting original research findings.
Structure of Research Papers
- A typical research paper structure includes:
- Introduction: background, research question, and thesis statement
- Literature review: summary of existing research on the topic
- Methodology: description of research methods and procedures
- Results: presentation of data and findings
- Discussion: interpretation of results and implications
- Conclusion: summary of main findings and recommendations
Intended Audience
- The intended audience for academic texts are experts and scholars in the relevant field who are interested in staying up-to-date with the latest research developments.
Language Characteristics
- Academic text is characterized by:
- Formal language use, avoiding contractions and colloquialisms
- Objective tone, avoiding personal opinions and biases
- Complex sentence structures and technical vocabulary specific to the field
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Test your understanding of academic text with this quiz! Explore the characteristics, language style, and audience of formal scholarly communication. Sharpen your knowledge of logic, evidence, and citation conventions essential for academic writing and research.
