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What is included in the academic structure?
What is included in the academic structure?
Which of the following disciplines includes economics?
Which of the following disciplines includes economics?
What is a key characteristic of academic writing?
What is a key characteristic of academic writing?
What element is NOT a part of the general structure of an academic text?
What element is NOT a part of the general structure of an academic text?
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Which of the following should be avoided in academic writing?
Which of the following should be avoided in academic writing?
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Why is it important to understand academic disciplines?
Why is it important to understand academic disciplines?
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What does avoiding contractions in academic writing demonstrate?
What does avoiding contractions in academic writing demonstrate?
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Which branch is NOT part of the Natural and Applied Sciences?
Which branch is NOT part of the Natural and Applied Sciences?
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In which disciplines might the term 'note' have different meanings?
In which disciplines might the term 'note' have different meanings?
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Which of these is NOT a feature of good academic writing?
Which of these is NOT a feature of good academic writing?
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The term 'mole' has different meanings in which fields?
The term 'mole' has different meanings in which fields?
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What does academic language particularly require?
What does academic language particularly require?
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Avoiding which of the following can help in achieving formality in academic writing?
Avoiding which of the following can help in achieving formality in academic writing?
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Which of the following disciplines studies human behavior?
Which of the following disciplines studies human behavior?
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What is the primary purpose of expository writing?
What is the primary purpose of expository writing?
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What is an important element to consider while writing for an academic audience?
What is an important element to consider while writing for an academic audience?
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Which characteristic ensures that academic writing is not overly vague?
Which characteristic ensures that academic writing is not overly vague?
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Which of the following writing styles is aimed at convincing readers of a specific opinion?
Which of the following writing styles is aimed at convincing readers of a specific opinion?
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What type of writing is primarily focused on painting a picture through words?
What type of writing is primarily focused on painting a picture through words?
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Which writing style is characterized by storytelling elements such as characters and conflict?
Which writing style is characterized by storytelling elements such as characters and conflict?
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What are typical examples of expository writing?
What are typical examples of expository writing?
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Which writing style would likely include personal opinions and biases?
Which writing style would likely include personal opinions and biases?
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In which type of writing would you find sensory details to engage the reader?
In which type of writing would you find sensory details to engage the reader?
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Which of the following does NOT characterize expository writing?
Which of the following does NOT characterize expository writing?
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What is one of the purposes of academic writing?
What is one of the purposes of academic writing?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of academic language?
Which of the following is a characteristic of academic language?
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What type of writing style is focused on delivering factual information?
What type of writing style is focused on delivering factual information?
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Which statement best describes the structure of an academic text?
Which statement best describes the structure of an academic text?
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What distinguishes academic texts from non-academic texts?
What distinguishes academic texts from non-academic texts?
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What is a common feature of academic language?
What is a common feature of academic language?
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What role does purpose play in academic writing?
What role does purpose play in academic writing?
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In academic writing, which type of writing aims to convince the audience?
In academic writing, which type of writing aims to convince the audience?
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What does objectivity in academic writing mean?
What does objectivity in academic writing mean?
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Which of the following is a way to achieve objectivity in academic writing?
Which of the following is a way to achieve objectivity in academic writing?
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What is advised to avoid in academic writing to maintain clarity?
What is advised to avoid in academic writing to maintain clarity?
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What does the term 'caution' in academic writing imply?
What does the term 'caution' in academic writing imply?
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Which of the following is an example of an informal statement that needs to be transformed into formal language?
Which of the following is an example of an informal statement that needs to be transformed into formal language?
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What is the correct transformation of 'The mountaineers are otw to the peak of Mt.Everest' into formal language?
What is the correct transformation of 'The mountaineers are otw to the peak of Mt.Everest' into formal language?
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Which of the following statements accurately represents academic text?
Which of the following statements accurately represents academic text?
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Why should rhetorical questions be avoided in academic writing?
Why should rhetorical questions be avoided in academic writing?
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Study Notes
Learning Competency
- Differentiates language used in academic texts from various disciplines (CS_EN11/12A-EAPP-Ia-c-2).
Learning Objectives
- Identifies similarities and differences between academic and non-academic text.
- Identifies the purpose, language, style, and features of academic text.
- Provides meanings of words from various disciplines.
Topics
- Academic Writing
- Characteristics of Academic Writing
- Features of Academic Language
- Specific Purposes of Academic Writing
- Types of Writing Styles
- Structure of Academic Text
- Various Disciplines
YSTSME
- A set of things working together as parts of a mechanism or an interconnected network.
- A set of rules, an arrangement of things, or a group of related things working towards a common goal.
- In astronomy, a group of celestial objects connected by mutual attractive forces, especially those moving in orbits around a center.
ARTTCSBA
- Existing in thought or as an idea, but not having physical or concrete existence.
- A brief summary of a research article, thesis, review, conference proceeding, or similar work.
- A self-contained, short, and powerful statement describing a larger work.
LILB
- An amount of money owed for goods supplied or services rendered, detailed in a written or printed statement of charges.
- A proposed piece of legislation under consideration by a legislature.
- A draft of a proposed law presented to parliament for discussion.
UDORPTC
- In mathematics, the result of multiplying, or an expression identifying factors to be multiplied.
- In marketing, an object or system made available for consumer use.
- In chemistry, a substance formed as a result of a chemical reaction.
ECROF
- In physics, any interaction that, when unopposed, changes the motion of an object.
- An organized body of military personnel or police force.
- Strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement.
Academic Writing
- A form of writing used in schools and academia.
- Requires formal language, logical structure, and evidence-based support.
Characteristics of Good Academic Writing
- Uses correct grammatical structure.
- Utilizes transitional devices and follows proper format.
- Displays a clear sense of audience, genre, and purpose.
- Is clear, direct, and specific.
- Is detail-oriented and consistent in tone and style.
- Chooses appropriate and competent sources.
Features of Good Academic Writing
- Formality: Reflects a dignified stance; avoids colloquial words and expressions.
- Formality (achieved by): Avoiding contractions, phrasal verbs, abbreviations, colloquial and idiomatic expressions.
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Objectivity: Focuses on the topic, not the writer.
- Avoids personal pronouns (I, me, my, etc.)
- Avoids rhetorical questions.
- Explicitness: Uses signposts/transitional words to show relationships between parts of the study.
Caution in Academic Writing
- Academic writing requires care as knowledge builds on proven theories and concepts.
- Avoid hasty generalizations.
Academic Text vs. Non-Academic Text
- Venn diagram showing overlapping and distinct areas between academic and non-academic texts.
Transforming Informal Statements to Formal Language
- Examples of transforming informal statements to formal language (e.g., Jane ain't going to tell anyone → Jane will not tell anyone).
Specific Purposes of Academic Text
- To inform: Supplying information about a topic.
- To argue: Making an argument to make the audience respond to given information.
- To persuade: Convincing the reader to believe a position of opinion.
Types of Writing Styles
- Expository, descriptive, persuasive, narrative styles of writing.
Examples of Expository Writing
- Textbooks, articles, recipes, news reports (excluding editorials), business, technical, or scientific writings.
Examples of Descriptive Writing
- Memoirs, first-hand accounts, event or travel guides, article summaries
Examples of Persuasive Writing
- Cover letters, op-eds, editorials, reviews, complaint letters, advertisements, letters of recommendation.
Examples of Narrative Writing
- Oral histories, novels, poems, short stories, anecdotes.
Structure of an Academic Text
- General structure (introduction, body, conclusion).
- Detailed structure (sections, paragraphs, topic sentences, supporting details, concluding sentences).
- Evidence and examples (E&E) are important for the body paragraphs.
Various Disciplines
- Examples of branches within business, humanities, natural and applied sciences, and social sciences.
Why Know Academic Discipline and Language?
- Academic disciplines have specific focuses.
- Terms like "virus," "note," "mole," or "love" have different meanings in various disciplines (STEM/ICT, music/writing, biology/chemistry, language/sports, for example).
Activity 3.2
- Provide at least two meanings for "Treatment," "Measurement," "Assessment," "Position," and "Proposal" in different disciplines.
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This quiz explores the distinctions between academic and non-academic texts across various disciplines. It covers the features, purposes, and structure of academic writing while providing insights into different writing styles. Test your understanding of the language used in academic contexts and improve your writing skills.
