Academic Writing Characteristics
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What is included in the academic structure?

  • Random paragraphs without any format
  • Established ways of organizing writing (correct)
  • Only body paragraphs
  • Only the introduction and conclusion

Which of the following disciplines includes economics?

  • Social Science
  • Natural and Applied Sciences
  • Business (correct)
  • Humanities

What is a key characteristic of academic writing?

  • Inclusion of personal opinions
  • Support by evidence (correct)
  • Use of contractions
  • Use of informal language

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?

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Why is it important to understand academic disciplines?

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What does avoiding contractions in academic writing demonstrate?

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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?

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Which of these is NOT a feature of good academic writing?

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The term 'mole' has different meanings in which fields?

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What does academic language particularly require?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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What are typical examples of expository writing?

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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?

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Which of the following does NOT characterize expository writing?

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What is one of the purposes of academic writing?

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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?

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Which statement best describes the structure of an academic text?

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What distinguishes academic texts from non-academic texts?

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What is a common feature of academic language?

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What role does purpose play in academic writing?

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In academic writing, which type of writing aims to convince the audience?

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What does objectivity in academic writing mean?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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Why should rhetorical questions be avoided in academic writing?

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Expository Writing

A type of writing that explains a concept or provides information to the reader. It focuses on facts with evidence.

Descriptive Writing

A type of writing that creates a picture with words, appealing to the reader's senses. It describes a person, place, or thing.

Persuasive Writing

A type of writing that aims to persuade the reader to believe in a particular point of view. It uses opinions, biases, and evidence to support the author's position.

Narrative Writing

A type of writing that tells a story with characters, conflict, and settings. It tries to communicate a narrative arc.

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System

A set of interconnected elements or components that work together to achieve a common goal. Think of a machine, system, or even a group of people working towards a shared objective. In astronomy, it refers to a group of celestial objects bound by gravity, like planets orbiting a star.

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Abstract

A concise summary of a research article, thesis, or conference proceeding. It presents the key findings and arguments of the work in a brief and self-contained format.

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Bill

A formal written statement of charges for goods or services provided. It's like a detailed bill or invoice. In politics, it refers to a draft of a law proposed for discussion in parliament.

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Product

The outcome or resulting product of multiplication or a chemical reaction. It's the consequence of combining factors or elements.

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Force

An external influence that changes the motion of an object. It's a force that causes things to move or change direction. In military context, it's a group of soldiers or police.

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Avoiding Abbreviations

Using full words rather than abbreviations in academic writing.

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Objectivity in Academic Writing

Writing that focuses on the topic and avoids personal opinions or biases.

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Explicitness in Academic Writing

Using clear and specific language to connect ideas in academic writing.

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Hasty Generalizations

Making broad statements based on limited evidence, which can be misleading.

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Formal Language

Formal language that uses proper grammar and avoids slang, informal expressions, and contractions.

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Academic Text

Writing that focuses on academic topics, facts, evidence, and research.

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Non-Academic Text

Writing that uses informal language, slang, contractions, and may not be based on research or evidence.

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Transforming Informal Statements

Transforming informal statements into formal language to maintain a professional and academic tone.

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Structure of Academic Text

Academic text follows a specific structure that helps organize information and guide the reader's understanding.

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General Academic Text Structure

The general structure of academic texts typically includes an Introduction, Body, and Conclusion.

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Discipline-Specific Structure

Each academic discipline has its own established way of organizing writing.

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Disciplinary Focus

Academic disciplines have their own unique focus and language. Example: The meaning of "virus" in STEM vs. ICT differs.

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Disciplinary Language

The term 'note' has different meanings in disciplines like music and writing.

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Disciplinary Context

The word 'mole' has distinct meanings in biology and chemistry.

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Disciplinary Perspective

The interpretation of 'love' changes depending on the field, whether it's language or sports.

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Why Study Academic Disciplines?

Understanding the academic discipline and its language is crucial for interpreting information correctly.

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Academic writing

Academic writing is a formal style of writing used in academic settings such as schools and universities. It emphasizes clear, logical structure, evidence-based arguments, and objective language.

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Academic language

Academic language refers to the specialized vocabulary and complex sentence structures used in academic settings. It is essential for successful communication and comprehension in school and university environments.

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Features of academic writing

Academic writing is characterized by its formal tone, clear structure, and objective language. It aims to communicate information or arguments in a precise and concise manner.

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Correct grammar and punctuation in academic writing

Using correct grammar and punctuation is essential for clear and effective communication in academic writing. It ensures that readers can easily understand and interpret the intended message.

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Transitional devices in academic writing

Transitional devices, like connecting words and phrases, help to link ideas and create a smooth flow in academic writing. They guide the reader through the text and make it easier to follow the writer's argument.

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Clarity and conciseness in academic writing

Academic writing should be clear, direct, and concise. It should avoid jargon and unnecessarily complex language, making it accessible to a wider audience.

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Specificity in academic writing

Academic writing should be specific and detail-oriented. It should provide concrete evidence and examples to support arguments and claims.

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Consistency in academic writing

Academic writing should be consistent in tone and style throughout the entire piece. It should avoid shifting between formal and informal language or different levels of formality.

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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.
  • 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.

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