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What is a key characteristic of academic text tone?
What is a key characteristic of academic text tone?
- Conversational and subjective
- Informal and biased
- Accurate and biased
- Accurate and unbiased (correct)
Which component is NOT part of the basic structure of academic text?
Which component is NOT part of the basic structure of academic text?
- Appendix (correct)
- Body
- Conclusion
- Introduction
Why is citation important in academic texts?
Why is citation important in academic texts?
- To make the text appear longer
- To support claims with evidence
- To defend against plagiarism charges (correct)
- To enhance creativity in writing
Which of the following is considered a feature of academic text?
Which of the following is considered a feature of academic text?
What is one purpose of reading an academic text?
What is one purpose of reading an academic text?
Academic language differs from social language primarily in its use of:
Academic language differs from social language primarily in its use of:
Which statement about the explicitness in academic writing is true?
Which statement about the explicitness in academic writing is true?
What does well-planned academic writing typically stem from?
What does well-planned academic writing typically stem from?
What is a characteristic of academic language?
What is a characteristic of academic language?
Which of the following is NOT a type of text structure?
Which of the following is NOT a type of text structure?
What is the primary purpose of narration in writing?
What is the primary purpose of narration in writing?
Which transition word indicates a cause and effect relationship?
Which transition word indicates a cause and effect relationship?
How does academic language differ in structure compared to social language?
How does academic language differ in structure compared to social language?
Which of the following best describes a problem and solution text structure?
Which of the following best describes a problem and solution text structure?
In which context would you primarily encounter academic language?
In which context would you primarily encounter academic language?
What is a typical feature of text structures in writing?
What is a typical feature of text structures in writing?
What defines a factual story?
What defines a factual story?
Which text structure is designed to describe the features of a subject using vivid language?
Which text structure is designed to describe the features of a subject using vivid language?
In which structure are steps in a procedure often communicated?
In which structure are steps in a procedure often communicated?
What is the primary purpose of cause and effect text structure?
What is the primary purpose of cause and effect text structure?
What do transitional words and phrases primarily accomplish in writing?
What do transitional words and phrases primarily accomplish in writing?
What is the goal of summarizing a piece of writing?
What is the goal of summarizing a piece of writing?
In what way does the compare and contrast structure function?
In what way does the compare and contrast structure function?
Which of the following is NOT a common structure used in writing?
Which of the following is NOT a common structure used in writing?
Study Notes
Academic Text
- An academic text is a structured written work presenting information relevant to a specific discipline.
- Examples include essays, research papers, reports, projects, articles, theses, and dissertations.
Characteristics of Academic Text
- Structure: Consists of three main parts: introduction, body, and conclusion, with a formal and logical flow.
- Tone: Should convey an accurate and unbiased attitude.
- Language: Requires unambiguous, formal language, clear topic sentences, and appropriate technical terminology for the field.
- Citation: Crucial to acknowledge sources of ideas and data to prevent plagiarism.
Features of Academic Text
- Precise: Information should be accurate and detailed.
- Explicit: Responsibility lies with the writer to clarify relationships within the text.
- Responsibility: Writers must justify claims with evidence.
- Plan: Texts should be well-planned and aligned with a specific purpose after thorough research.
Purpose of Reading Academic Text
- Locate main ideas and scan for specific information.
- Identify gaps in existing research and connect new ideas with established concepts.
- Gather information to support writing assignments and deepen understanding of data.
Academic vs. Social Language
- Academic Language: Includes discipline-specific vocabulary and formal grammatical structures; used in educational settings and written assignments.
- Social Language: Used in daily conversations, informal, may include slang, and lacks the complexity of academic writing.
Text Structure
- Refers to the organization of information within a text to serve specific purposes, enhancing comprehension and focus on key concepts.
Types of Text Structure
- Narration: Involves storytelling; can be factual or fictional.
- Description: Aims to create vivid images through detailed descriptions.
- Chronological/Sequence: Organizes events or procedures either in chronological order or as a sequence of steps.
- Cause and Effect: Highlights the causal relationships between events or ideas.
- Compare and Contrast: Analyzes similarities and differences between subjects.
Transitional Words
- Transitional words and phrases serve as cohesive devices, enhancing the flow and clarity of writing by connecting ideas, sentences, and paragraphs.
Summary
- A summary distills the core concepts and essential points of a written work, aiding in comprehension by condensing the material without losing key information.
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Description
This quiz covers the fundamentals of academic texts, including their structure, tone, and various forms such as essays and research papers. Test your knowledge on how to identify and categorize these essential components of academic writing.
