7 Questions
What is the main difference between Academic Texts and Non-Academic Texts?
Academic texts have longer, more complex words and phrases.
Which feature of Academic Writing involves the use of more noun-based phrases and nominalizations?
Complexity
In Academic Writing, what should be emphasized when using information, dates, or figures?
Being precise
Which of the following is a feature of Objectivity in Academic Writing?
Stating explicit relationships in the text
What type of language is typically avoided in Academic Writing?
Colloquial words and expressions
Which aspect of Academic Writing involves the use of subheadings, numbering, and bullet points?
Explicitness
What is a key feature of Precision in Academic Writing?
'50 million people' instead of 'a lot of people'
Study Notes
Academic Texts vs. Non-Academic Texts
- Academic texts have distinct language features that differentiate them from non-academic texts.
Language Features of Academic Writing
- Complexity: • Use of longer, more complex words and phrases • More noun-based phrases • More nominalizations • Greater lexical variation
- Formality: • Avoidance of colloquial words and expressions (e.g., "stuff", "a lot", "thing") • Avoidance of abbreviated forms (e.g., "can't", "doesn't", "shouldn't") • Avoidance of two-word verbs (e.g., "put off", "bring up") • Use of subheadings, numbering, and bullet points
- Precision: • Use of specific information, dates, and figures (e.g., "50 million people" instead of "a lot of people")
- Objectivity: • Emphasis on presenting information and arguments rather than personal opinions
- Explicitness: • Clear explanation of relationships within the text
Test your knowledge on the distinctions between Academic Texts and Non-Academic Texts. Arrange the given jumbled letters to reveal key terms related to academic writing. Identify eight main language features of academic writing.
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