Podcast
Questions and Answers
What are the three parts of an essay?
What are the three parts of an essay?
Introduction, Body, Conclusion
Which of the following is NOT a form of academic text?
Which of the following is NOT a form of academic text?
The body of an academic text contains the main ideas explained and developed.
The body of an academic text contains the main ideas explained and developed.
True
What is the primary aim of using specific language in academic writing?
What is the primary aim of using specific language in academic writing?
Signup and view all the answers
What does IMRAD stand for in academic writing?
What does IMRAD stand for in academic writing?
Signup and view all the answers
The attributes of academic writing include formality, objectivity, __________, accuracy, complexity, conciseness, analytical, and explicitness.
The attributes of academic writing include formality, objectivity, __________, accuracy, complexity, conciseness, analytical, and explicitness.
Signup and view all the answers
What is the main purpose of a thesis statement?
What is the main purpose of a thesis statement?
Signup and view all the answers
A thesis statement is usually found in the introduction.
A thesis statement is usually found in the introduction.
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Academic Text
- Written by experts in a field
- Uses formal language
- Critical and objective
- Include textbooks, articles, case studies, reports, conference papers, reviews, thesis and dissertation
Structures of Academic Texts
-
Three-part essay: has an introduction, body, and conclusion
- Introduction: includes central ideas, arguments, main goals, and thesis statement
- Body: expands on main ideas
- Conclusion: recaps main ideas and reiterates the central argument
-
IMRAD: acronym for Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion
- Introduction: defines the problem studied, relates to previous work, and explains objectives
- Methods: explains how data was collected and analyzed
- Results: presents new knowledge found
- Discussion: explains the meaning and implications of the results
Language Features of Academic Writing
- Formality: uses formal language, avoids colloquialisms, and favors more formal verb forms
- Objectivity: presents research-based information, avoids opinions and biases, and avoids personal pronouns
- Specificity: uses clear and specific information, avoids ambiguous words
- Accuracy: presents correct and factual information, validates sources and checks for integrity
- Complexity: uses collocations, domain-specific vocabulary, and complex sentence structures
- Conciseness: uses brief and to-the-point language; aim for 15-20 words per sentence
- Analytical: demands critical analysis and interpretation, compares and contrasts, and makes recommendations
- Explicitness: uses clear connections between parts of the text, employing transitional words
Thesis Statement
- A sentence that summarizes the main idea of a paper
- Usually found in the abstract, executive summary, or at the end of the introduction
- Acts as a road map for the reader, indicating what to expect
- Should be specific, not just a topic
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Related Documents
Description
This quiz covers the key structures and language features of academic texts, focusing on the three-part essay format and the IMRAD structure. It is designed to help students understand the components essential for writing academic papers. Test your knowledge on these important writing concepts!
