EAPP Structures of Academic Texts PDF

English for Academic and Professional Purposes (EAPP) Structure of Academic Texts  Structures of a Specific Academic text Depends on a primary purpose of a text which in turn determines how it is written What information the author introduces in the text How this informat...

English for Academic and Professional Purposes (EAPP) Structure of Academic Texts  Structures of a Specific Academic text Depends on a primary purpose of a text which in turn determines how it is written What information the author introduces in the text How this information is organized ACCIDENT: Treatment aims 1. Control bleeding 2. Minimize shock for casualty 3. Prevent infection – for casualty and between yourself and the casualty 4. Arrange for casualty to go to the hospital if necessary  What is the purpose of the following passage of text? A) To inform the reader that bleeding needs to be controlled. B) To describe the scene of an accident. C) To persuade the reader to attend a First Aid course. D) To instruct the reader on what to do if they come across an accident.  Nine Main Structures 1. Definition - explain the nature of something 2. Description - gives concrete details about the appearance, characteristics and actions 3. Recount of Sequence - chronological narration  Nine Main structures 4. Cause and Effect - presents the reason why a situation is obtained  Nine Main structures 5. Comparison and contrast - presents similarities and differences 6. Enumeration - listing parts and characteristics, of examples.  Nine Main structures 7. PROBLEM SOLUTION - starts off with a negative situation and ends with a positive situation 8. Classification - presents groupings, types, classes, categories 9. Thesis evidence - argues, points, interpretation  Individual activity Description text: Gives the concrete details about your mother/father or any favorite person in your life. Short bond paper, with picture of the subject  Group task (5 groups) TEACH ME HOW TO DO IT Make a flow chart on: 1. how to cook Adobo, or 2. how to drive a car, or 3. dye the hair, or 4. how to create email address, 5. how a plant grows.  LEARNINGS… Through the structure of a text it is easier to understand a text.  assignment 1 whole sheet of paper Give a scenario that you can use the Academic Text structure in your studies.