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What are the three main parts that make up the basic structure of an academic text?
Introduction, body, conclusion
What is the main purpose of academic language in various disciplines?
To provide information related to a particular discipline
How would you describe the tone of academic writing when presenting others' arguments?
Fairly presented with an appropriate narrative tone
Give examples of academic texts.
Essay, research paper, report, project, article, thesis, dissertations
What does academic writing enable the reader to do?
Follow the argument and navigate the text
How many students were included in the sample size for the quantitative research methodology in the study?
300 students
What are the characteristics of academic language?
Formal; Avoid colloquial, idiomatic, slang, or journalistic expressions.
What are the key features of an academic text?
Responsible, Organized, and Well-Planned.
What are some purposes of reading an academic text?
Locate main idea, Scan for information, Identify gaps in studies, Connect new ideas to existing ones, Gain more information, Support writing assignment, and Deeply understand existing idea.
What factors should be considered in writing academic texts?
State critical questions and issues, Provide facts and evidence from credible sources, Use precise and accurate words, Take an objective view, List references, Use cautious language.
What distinguishes academic language from social language?
Academic language is formal, while social language is used in daily conversations.
What is the importance of being responsible in academic writing?
Being responsible involves providing evidence and justification for claims made in academic texts.
What is the starting point of an academic text?
A particular perspective, idea, or position applied to the chosen research problem
How can academic language be characterized in terms of complexity?
Lexically more varied vocabulary, shorter texts, more complexity with subordinate clauses and passives
Give an example of transforming a colloquial expression into a formal one.
"Cool" (excellent or awesome) -> Colloquial: "I gotta bounce, see ya later!" Formal: "I must take my leave now; farewell!"
How should facts be presented in academic texts?
Accurately and precisely
What type of language is preferred in academic texts to emphasize information and arguments?
Mostly nouns (adjectives) rather than verbs (adverbs)
Who was Rizal and what role did he play?
Rizal was a Filipino nationalist, writer, and revolutionary who played a key role in the Philippine independence movement against Spanish colonial rule.
Test your knowledge on the characteristics of academic texts such as being responsible for claims, organizing content logically, and planning after research and evaluation. Learn about the features that make academic writing effective.
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