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Which of the following is considered an academic text?
Which of the following is considered an academic text?
- Research Paper (correct)
- Business Letter
- Blog Post
- Novel
What is a key characteristic of academic texts?
What is a key characteristic of academic texts?
- Meant for general public awareness
- Undergo peer-review (correct)
- Written for entertainment
- Informal language style
What type of text typically includes a brief evaluative paragraph following citations?
What type of text typically includes a brief evaluative paragraph following citations?
- Annotated Bibliography (correct)
- Editorial
- Essay
- Lab Report
Which of the following texts primarily serves to communicate a company’s position or policy?
Which of the following texts primarily serves to communicate a company’s position or policy?
Which question is most relevant to consider when evaluating the nature of a text?
Which question is most relevant to consider when evaluating the nature of a text?
What distinguishes a lab report from other types of texts?
What distinguishes a lab report from other types of texts?
Which type of text typically expresses personal opinions on current issues?
Which type of text typically expresses personal opinions on current issues?
Which of the following best describes a novel?
Which of the following best describes a novel?
What does the term 'author's bias' refer to?
What does the term 'author's bias' refer to?
Which of the following indicates a sign of bias in writing?
Which of the following indicates a sign of bias in writing?
How can one recognize an author's stance?
How can one recognize an author's stance?
What does the term 'audience' refer to in the context of writing?
What does the term 'audience' refer to in the context of writing?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of biased writing?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of biased writing?
What is the primary purpose of an academic article?
What is the primary purpose of an academic article?
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of non-academic texts?
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of non-academic texts?
Which question would help assess the author’s purpose of a text?
Which question would help assess the author’s purpose of a text?
Which of the following is a likely purpose of a non-academic text?
Which of the following is a likely purpose of a non-academic text?
What might indicate that a text is biased?
What might indicate that a text is biased?
What is the ultimate purpose of the peer-review process?
What is the ultimate purpose of the peer-review process?
What is the significance of an author's credentials?
What is the significance of an author's credentials?
Which of the following best describes non-academic texts?
Which of the following best describes non-academic texts?
Which of the following factors can influence an author's bias?
Which of the following factors can influence an author's bias?
Why is it important to consider whether the research was sponsored by a specific company?
Why is it important to consider whether the research was sponsored by a specific company?
What role does the editor play in the peer-review process?
What role does the editor play in the peer-review process?
What could indicate that an author is considered an authority on a topic?
What could indicate that an author is considered an authority on a topic?
In what way do academic texts differ from non-academic texts in terms of language?
In what way do academic texts differ from non-academic texts in terms of language?
What happens after an article is submitted for peer review?
What happens after an article is submitted for peer review?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of an author's bias?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of an author's bias?
How might an author's gender affect their writing?
How might an author's gender affect their writing?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of academic texts?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of academic texts?
What aspect is NOT relevant to an author's credibility?
What aspect is NOT relevant to an author's credibility?
What is a common quality of articles published in non-academic sources?
What is a common quality of articles published in non-academic sources?
Which of the following best describes bias in writing?
Which of the following best describes bias in writing?
What typically happens to an article after revisions requested by reviewers are made?
What typically happens to an article after revisions requested by reviewers are made?
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Study Notes
Nature of Text
- Understanding text types enhances topics comprehension and argumentation skills.
- Differentiation between academic and non-academic texts is crucial for research and assessments.
Academic vs Non-Academic Text
- Academic Texts: Authored by experts, often peer-reviewed, organized references, primary sources.
- Research papers, essays, lab reports, annotated bibliographies, business letters.
- Non-Academic Texts: Written by anyone, focus on creativity over credibility, secondary sources, references not required.
- Editorials, blog posts, novels, articles in magazines/newspapers.
Academic Text Features
- Targeted at an academic audience.
- Aims to inform and argue based on solid evidence.
- Uses formal, objective language with a standard structure.
- Contains citations and references.
Non-Academic Text Features
- Geared towards the general public.
- Aims to inform, entertain, or persuade without strict structure.
- Employs informal, emotional, or subjective language.
- Typically lacks citations and references.
Author's Credentials and Bias
- Knowing the author’s qualifications helps assess authority on a topic:
- Educational background, previous publications, presentation of authority.
- Author's bias can impact neutrality, influenced by:
- Political beliefs, cultural background, financial interests, gender, age, educational status.
Recognizing Author's Bias
- Look for one-sided arguments, generalizations, and extreme statements lacking support.
- Bias may suggest a lack of credibility in non-academic sources.
Author's Stance, Audience, and Purpose
- Stance: The author’s position reflected through word choice (e.g., "benefit," "threat").
- Audience: Identifies target readers (academic vs. general public).
- Purpose:
- Academic texts aim to contribute to knowledge or research.
- Non-academic texts may inform, persuade, warn, entertain, or advertise.
Assessment Questions
- To evaluate text nature, consider:
- Is it academic or non-academic?
- What are the author's credentials?
- Is there evident bias?
- What is the author's stance?
- Who is the intended audience?
- What is the author’s purpose?
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