10 Questions
What is one common feature shared by all student essays?
Varies in length and formality
In what type of academic text would you expect to find a section about 'Background to the research and method'?
Research articles
Which academic text type is characterized by a focus on 'what happened' and the evaluation of its importance?
Reports
What distinguishes the structure of theses and dissertations from that of student essays?
Have a section on results/findings
Which academic text type is most likely to contain an 'account of how a situation changed over time'?
Case studies
What is the main characteristic of academic texts?
They are educational texts backed by valid and reliable information
Why do students need to read academic texts according to Hermida (2009)?
To enhance critical thinking skills and question the validity of arguments
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of academic text?
Novels and fictional stories
What distinguishes academic texts from other types of writing?
Inclusion of jargons or specialized language of the field
How does reading academic texts help students according to the information provided?
By enhancing critical thinking skills beyond lower order thinking skills
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