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What is an academic text?
A written language that provides information related to a particular discipline.
What differentiates academic language from social language?
Academic language is formal, objective, impersonal, and avoids casual expressions.
What are the basic structures of an academic text?
Introduction, body, and conclusion.
What are the five basic structures of an essay?
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What are the characteristics of an academic text?
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Why do academic texts use unambiguous and cautious language?
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Why do we need to avoid using the first-person point-of-view in academic texts?
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What are the natures of academic texts?
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Are texts considered academic without a basis?
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Why do academic texts adhere to the qualities of hedging, responsibility, planning, and explicitness?
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Study Notes
Nature and Characteristics of an Academic Text
- An academic text conveys discipline-specific information, ideas, and concepts.
- Common formats include essays, research papers, reports, articles, theses, and dissertations.
- Basic structure consists of an introduction, body, and conclusion, ensuring logical flow.
Tone
- Provides an attitude toward the subject matter, maintaining fairness in presenting arguments.
- Avoids loaded or biased language, offering an accurate portrayal of opposing views.
Evidence-based Arguments
- Relies on a comprehensive understanding of relevant knowledge and academic debates.
- Supports claims with academic research involving the specific discipline.
Thesis-driven
- Start with a particular perspective or position applied to a research problem.
- Aims to establish, prove, or disprove solutions to the topic's questions.
Language
- Employs unambiguous language, clear topic sentences, and formal vocabulary.
- Uses the third-person point-of-view while integrating technical language as necessary.
Citation
- Essential to cite sources in-text and include references through footnotes or endnotes.
- Acknowledges originality and defends against plagiarism claims.
Complexity
- Tackles sophisticated issues that require advanced cognitive skills for comprehension.
Features of an Academic Text
- Complex: Involves higher-order thinking skills to address intricate subjects.
- Formal: Maintains a non-casual tone, avoiding conversational language.
- Precise: Utilizes clear and specific language to avoid ambiguity.
- Objective: Grounded in evidence and facts, free from personal biases.
- Explicit: Clearly articulates main ideas and presented arguments.
- Accurate: Delivers reliable and verifiable information.
- Hedging: Employs cautious language to refine claims.
- Responsible: Acknowledges sources to prevent plagiarism.
- Organized: Adheres to a coherent and logical framework.
- Planned: Designed with a clear purpose in mind.
Purposes in Reading an Academic Text
- Locate the main idea.
- Scan for specific information.
- Identify gaps in existing research.
- Connect new and existing ideas.
- Gather additional information.
- Support writing assignments.
- Deepen understanding of established concepts.
Characteristics of Academic Language
- Formal: Avoids colloquial or slang expressions.
- Objective: Remains unbiased and fact-based.
- Impersonal: Minimizes the use of personal pronouns like "I," "we," and "you."
Types of Text Structures
- Narrative: Describes events or stories, focusing on their development and key questions.
Additional Questions on Academic Texts
- Academic texts need a basis for credibility.
- Adherence to qualities like hedging and planning maintains academic rigor and clarity.
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Description
This quiz covers the nature and characteristics of academic texts as outlined in the EAPP curriculum for Quarter 1. It focuses on identifying the typical structures and purpose of various academic writing formats, including essays and research papers. Ideal for students preparing for assessments in English for Academic and Professional Purposes.
