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Which of the following is considered a characteristic of academic text?

Written for a general audience

Written in informal language

Uses terms specific to the field (jargon) (correct)

Published without thorough editing

Descriptive academic texts focus on the author's opinion and interpretation.

False (B)

Name one type of academic text that organizes information into categories.

Analytical

A __________ includes arguments and the author's personal point of view.

persuasive text Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of academic text with its primary function:

Descriptive = Summarizes and defines Analytical = Compares and contrasts Persuasive = Argues and evaluates Research Proposals = Proposes a study or investigation Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of non-academic texts?

They can be written by anyone and often don't involve research. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Academic texts often contain personal opinions of the author.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of academic texts?

To inform and educate. Signup and view all the answers

Non-academic texts often have a tone while academic texts use a tone.

informal, formal Signup and view all the answers

Match the following characteristics with the type of text:

Objective = Academic Text First person = Non-Academic Text Uses personal experiences = Non-Academic Text Factual and research-based = Academic Text Signup and view all the answers