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What is the primary characteristic of academic language?
What is the primary characteristic of academic language?
- It is always used in written discourse.
- It is limited to specific disciplines.
- It is characterized by a formal and structured style. (correct)
- It is used for everyday conversations.
What is the main purpose of social language?
What is the main purpose of social language?
- To analyze complex concepts
- To communicate in everyday situations (correct)
- To conduct research and write academic papers
- To persuade or inform a specific audience
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of academic texts?
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of academic texts?
- To persuade
- To inform
- To entertain (correct)
- To argue a specific point
What is the difference between academic and social language?
What is the difference between academic and social language?
What is a key consideration when identifying academic texts?
What is a key consideration when identifying academic texts?
Which of the following is an example of academic language?
Which of the following is an example of academic language?
Why is mastering academic language important for students?
Why is mastering academic language important for students?
Besides vocabulary, which aspect of language is an important component of academic language?
Besides vocabulary, which aspect of language is an important component of academic language?
What is the primary difference between academic and non-academic writing?
What is the primary difference between academic and non-academic writing?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of academic writing?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of academic writing?
Why does academic writing often take years to publish?
Why does academic writing often take years to publish?
What does the term "perspective" refer to in the context of writing?
What does the term "perspective" refer to in the context of writing?
Which of these is NOT mentioned as a characteristic of non-academic writing?
Which of these is NOT mentioned as a characteristic of non-academic writing?
What does the term "formal language" typically refer to in academic writing?
What does the term "formal language" typically refer to in academic writing?
What is the main purpose of including a reference list in academic writing?
What is the main purpose of including a reference list in academic writing?
What is the caution suggested for writers of academic texts?
What is the caution suggested for writers of academic texts?
What is the main purpose of a topic sentence?
What is the main purpose of a topic sentence?
Where can a topic sentence be located in a paragraph?
Where can a topic sentence be located in a paragraph?
What is the main difference between paraphrasing and direct quoting?
What is the main difference between paraphrasing and direct quoting?
When is summarizing a text most appropriate?
When is summarizing a text most appropriate?
Why is it important to include citations when paraphrasing?
Why is it important to include citations when paraphrasing?
What is the primary reason for using direct quoting instead of paraphrasing?
What is the primary reason for using direct quoting instead of paraphrasing?
Which of the following are examples of texts that may benefit from direct quoting?
Which of the following are examples of texts that may benefit from direct quoting?
What is the main goal of paraphrasing a text?
What is the main goal of paraphrasing a text?
Which literary criticism approach focuses on the hidden motivations of characters and is based on the work of Sigmund Freud?
Which literary criticism approach focuses on the hidden motivations of characters and is based on the work of Sigmund Freud?
What does Reader-Response Criticism emphasize in the interpretation of a text?
What does Reader-Response Criticism emphasize in the interpretation of a text?
Sociological Criticism argues that which of the following must be considered when analyzing a text?
Sociological Criticism argues that which of the following must be considered when analyzing a text?
Which criticism approach is concerned with how societal issues are reflected in literary texts?
Which criticism approach is concerned with how societal issues are reflected in literary texts?
What is a core belief of Sociological Criticism?
What is a core belief of Sociological Criticism?
Which literary criticism approach seeks to understand how meaning can change based on the reader's emotional journey through a text?
Which literary criticism approach seeks to understand how meaning can change based on the reader's emotional journey through a text?
Biographical Criticism primarily focuses on what aspect when analyzing a literary work?
Biographical Criticism primarily focuses on what aspect when analyzing a literary work?
Which of the following is NOT a form of literary criticism mentioned in the content?
Which of the following is NOT a form of literary criticism mentioned in the content?
What is the primary focus of Formalist Criticism when analyzing a literary work?
What is the primary focus of Formalist Criticism when analyzing a literary work?
According to Formalist Criticism, how is a literary text viewed?
According to Formalist Criticism, how is a literary text viewed?
Which of these is NOT a principle of Formalist Criticism?
Which of these is NOT a principle of Formalist Criticism?
What is a key difference between Formalist and Reader-Response Criticism?
What is a key difference between Formalist and Reader-Response Criticism?
Why is a close reading approach essential for Formalist Criticism?
Why is a close reading approach essential for Formalist Criticism?
What is the primary purpose of critical approaches, as described in the excerpt?
What is the primary purpose of critical approaches, as described in the excerpt?
Which of the following is a question that critical approaches aim to answer, as stated in the excerpt?
Which of the following is a question that critical approaches aim to answer, as stated in the excerpt?
How does the excerpt suggest we should approach understanding a literary work?
How does the excerpt suggest we should approach understanding a literary work?
What is the primary purpose of an outline?
What is the primary purpose of an outline?
What is NOT a benefit of using an outline?
What is NOT a benefit of using an outline?
Which of the following is NOT a component of a thesis statement?
Which of the following is NOT a component of a thesis statement?
According to the content, what is the typical location of a thesis statement in a text?
According to the content, what is the typical location of a thesis statement in a text?
What is RECOMMENDED when attempting to locate the thesis statement?
What is RECOMMENDED when attempting to locate the thesis statement?
When might it be necessary to read the first few paragraphs to find the thesis statement?
When might it be necessary to read the first few paragraphs to find the thesis statement?
Which of the following BEST describes the relationship between a thesis statement and an outline?
Which of the following BEST describes the relationship between a thesis statement and an outline?
What is the purpose of paraphrasing when locating a thesis statement?
What is the purpose of paraphrasing when locating a thesis statement?
Flashcards
Academic Text
Academic Text
A written work characterized by a formal and scholarly style
Social Language
Social Language
Language used for everyday communication in school settings
Purpose of Academic Texts
Purpose of Academic Texts
To inform, argue, or persuade in formal contexts
Considerations in Identifying Academic Text
Considerations in Identifying Academic Text
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Specific Purposes of Writing
Specific Purposes of Writing
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Discipline-Specific Vocabulary
Discipline-Specific Vocabulary
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Mastering Academic Language
Mastering Academic Language
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Rhetorical Conventions
Rhetorical Conventions
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Outline
Outline
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Thesis Statement
Thesis Statement
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Identification
Identification
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Claim
Claim
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Direction
Direction
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Roman Numerals in Outlines
Roman Numerals in Outlines
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Subtopics in Outlines
Subtopics in Outlines
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Writing Guidelines for Outlines
Writing Guidelines for Outlines
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Topic Sentence
Topic Sentence
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Summarizing
Summarizing
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Paraphrasing
Paraphrasing
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Direct Quoting
Direct Quoting
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Main Idea
Main Idea
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Citations
Citations
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Minimizing Quotations
Minimizing Quotations
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Rephrasing
Rephrasing
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Perspectives in Writing
Perspectives in Writing
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Non-Academic Text
Non-Academic Text
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Formality in Writing
Formality in Writing
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Language Style
Language Style
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Publishing Time
Publishing Time
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Technical Terms
Technical Terms
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Caution in Writing
Caution in Writing
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Proper Quotation Formatting
Proper Quotation Formatting
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Formalist Criticism
Formalist Criticism
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Critical Approaches
Critical Approaches
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Independent Text Interpretation
Independent Text Interpretation
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Close Readings
Close Readings
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Reader-Response Criticism
Reader-Response Criticism
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Literary Elements
Literary Elements
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Feminist Criticism
Feminist Criticism
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Marxist Criticism
Marxist Criticism
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Psychological Criticism
Psychological Criticism
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Sociological Criticism
Sociological Criticism
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New Historicist Criticism
New Historicist Criticism
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Queer Theory
Queer Theory
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Deconstruction Theory
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Study Notes
Academic Texts
- Academic texts are formal, structured, and use a scholarly style, adhering to academic conventions.
- Purposes include informing, arguing a specific point, and persuading.
- Identifying academic texts may involve considering purpose, audience, perspective, and language used.
Academic vs Non-Academic Texts
- Academic texts are objective, based on facts, written by professionals, and undergo peer review.
- They often take years to publish and contain formal language, technical terms, and references.
- Non-academic texts are subjective, based on opinions, aimed at a wider audience, and published quickly.
- They often use casual language and may include slang.
Academic Language
- Academic language is specific to disciplines, including vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
- It emphasizes formal conventions and is used in academic and professional settings.
Social Language
- Social language is used for everyday conversations.
- It often uses informal vocabulary and expressions like slang.
Academic Writing
- Academic writing is a formal genre using strict style, registers, and formats.
- It uses formal language, expanded modal forms, and avoids colloquialisms.
- It prioritizes objectivity and avoids sweeping generalizations.
- Hedging is used to make claims less absolute and provide qualifications.
Reading Academic Texts
- Active reading involves engaging deeply with the text actively.
- Active reading involves annotation, question-asking, comparison with other texts, etc.
- Active reading involves taking notes, summarizing, etc.
- Passive reading involves reading the words without deep comprehension.
Summarizing
- Summarizing involves identifying and rewriting the most important ideas in a shorter way.
- It is important for understanding, identifying relevant information, and condensing details.
- A summary is shorter than the original text.
- Summarizing does not include outside ideas and is not a repetition of the text word for word.
Outlining
- An outline is a structured plan useful in organizing and understanding information.
- It utilizes a hierarchy of topics: Main Ideas using Roman Numerals, Subtopics using Letters and Supporting details/arguments using numbers.
- Helps in identifying gaps in research, ensuring logical flow of ideas, and saving time during the writing process.
Thesis Statements
- A thesis statement is a direct statement expressing the main idea of an essay.
- It often appears in the introduction and is the main argument of the essay.
- They need to include: Identification (topic), Claim (belief), and Direction (supporting points).
Paraphrasing
- Paraphrasing is expressing ideas in different words while maintaining the original meaning.
- It involves restructuring or substituting words but preserving the original meaning.
- It distinguishes from summarizing and Direct Quoting by not repeating/restructuring the exact words.
Critical Approaches to Literature
- Critical approaches use different perspectives to understand literature and to answer questions about what we read, why we read, and how we read.
- Examples include reader-response, formalist, psychological/psychoanalytic, sociological, feminist/gender, biographical, new historicist, and queer theory approaches.
Reaction Papers/Reviews/Critiques
- Reaction papers/reviews/critiques involve expressing views and opinions on material.
- They require support through evidence.
- Critiques are rigorous critical assessments analyzing a performance or production.
- Reviews include a formal, objective evaluation of a particular work.
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This quiz explores the characteristics of academic texts, their differences from non-academic texts, and the nuances of academic language. Test your knowledge on the purposes and styles of different text types, and identify formal conventions used in scholarly writing.
