Understanding Language in Academic Texts

Language in Academic Texts

• Academic writing is the type of writing used in schools
• Subject refers to the topic of the text.
• Tone represents the author's attitude towards the subject, observable through their word choice.
• Purpose is the message the author aims to convey, the author's goal in writing the text
• Language refers to the words a writer uses to discuss a topic, formal language is expected in academic texts
• Audience includes the readers of the text
• Point of view indicates how an author tells the information, like 1st, 2nd or 3rd person
• Style describes how an author arranges their writing using techniques and strategies.
• Knowledge demonstrates the author's expertise on a topic.
• Explicitness means that information should be precise, exact, and direct.
• Formality constitutes a dignified stance in writing, avoiding colloquial language.
• Objectivity focuses on the topic rather than the writer.
• Caution means avoiding sweeping generalization, refraining from hasty conclusions.
• Narrative writing involves the author telling a story, either fictional or non-fictional.
• Expository writing exposes a topic by providing facts and requires extensive research and unbiased exposition.
• Descriptive writing describes a topic and becomes more effective with sensory images.
• Persuasive writing, also known as argumentative writing, argues an opinion on a debatable topic and requires extensive research for evidence.

Structures of Academic texts

• master the similarities between IBC (Introduction/Body/Conclusion) and IMRAD (Introduction/Method/Results/and Discussion),

Techniques in Summarizing

• SWBST (Somebody/Wanted/But/So/Then).
• SAAC Method (State/Assign/Action/Complete).
• 5W's & 1 H (What/When/Where/Who/Why/How).
• FTF (First Then Finally).
• Give me the gist.

Writing a Thesis Statement

• Topic means the subject of the text.
• Position means your stand on the topic.
• Reason/s involves explanation and justification.
• Concession means addressing an opposing viewpoint on the topic.