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What is the mission of SBCA?
To provide excellent and responsive programs and services, adopt empowering management systems, and build a learning, caring, and praying community.
What does the vision of SBCA emphasize?
To be a leading Catholic Christian educational institution committed to the holistic formation of persons.
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of academic writing?
What are the four macro skills of communication?
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The IMRAD structure is often used for ______.
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Which of the following is a type of academic writing?
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Academic writing relies on emotional appeal to convey its message.
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Name two common structures of academic texts.
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Study Notes
SBCA Mission and Vision
- Mission: Provide excellent, responsive programs and services with empowering management systems, fostering a caring, learning, and praying community.
- Vision: Become a leading Catholic Christian educational institution focused on holistic person formation, adhering to the Benedictine principles of Prayer, Work, and Peace.
Academic Writing Overview
- Purpose: To understand the nature, characteristics, and structure of academic writing.
- Objective includes identifying distinctions between various writing forms, such as essays, reaction papers, and creative pieces.
Academic vs. Non-Academic Texts
- Non-academic texts: Personal, emotional, often subjective and informal, relying on the author’s opinions.
- Academic texts: Critical, objective, specialized writings using formal language, based on facts and solid evidence.
Characteristics of Academic Writing (FOPSBECS)
- Formal: Adheres to formal language and style.
- Objective: Impersonal and unbiased perspective.
- Precise: Clear and exact in expression.
- Structured: Organized layout of information.
- Balanced: Fair representation of arguments.
- Evidence-based: Supported by data and research.
- Critical: Analytical assessment of topics.
- Specific: Detailed and focused content.
Language Skills
- Four macro skills of communication: reading, speaking, writing, and listening.
- Language acquisition begins with listening, followed by speaking, reading, and writing.
Academic Disciplines
- Important for tailoring writing styles and structures to fit specific fields, including:
- Business
- Social Studies
- Humanities
- Natural Sciences
- Applied Sciences
Structure of Academic Writing
- Relies on facts and clear, businesslike language to communicate messages concisely.
- Aims to inform and report findings effectively.
Common Structures of Academic Text
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Three-part Essay Structure:
- Introduction: Presents topic and purpose.
- Body: Elaborates on topics with definitions, examples, and evidence.
- Conclusion: Summarizes key points and contextualizes the topic.
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IMRAD Structure:
- Introduction: Background of the topic.
- Methods: Data collection and procedures.
- Results and Discussion: Summarizes key findings and discusses their implications.
Rhetorical Patterns in Academic Writing
- Descriptive Writing: Clarifies a topic through detailed explanation and summarization.
- Analytical Writing: Involves logical arrangement and examination of facts, including comparison and categorization.
- Persuasive Writing: Aims to convince the reader by analyzing and defending a specific argument, while considering opposing viewpoints.
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Test your understanding of the mission and vision of SBCA. This quiz will assess your knowledge of the values and goals that guide the institution in fostering a holistic educational environment. Prepare to engage with key concepts that reflect SBCA's commitment to excellence and community.
