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English 201 Guess The Mystery Word A+ -T + ----- ER + MIC + -A + -EI + S = ?  Academic Language Used From Various Discipline  LESSON OBJECTIVES: 1. Define academic texts. 2. Differentiate language used in academic texts from various disciplines. 3. Differentiate acad...

English 201 Guess The Mystery Word A+ -T + ----- ER + MIC + -A + -EI + S = ?  Academic Language Used From Various Discipline  LESSON OBJECTIVES: 1. Define academic texts. 2. Differentiate language used in academic texts from various disciplines. 3. Differentiate academic text from non-academic text using Venn Diagram.  What is an academic text? An academic text is a written language that provides information,which contain ideas and concepts that are related to the particular discipline. Characteristics of an Academic Text Structure -follows a basic structure that is formal and logical to have a clear structure and logical flow. Tone -the attitude conveyed in a piece of writing. -arguments are presented fairly and in a narrative tone.  Language -the language used in academic text should be: -unambiguous -formal -third person point of view Citation -acknowldeging the source of any ideas,research findings,data or quoted text that have been used in a paper. Complexity -addresses complex issues that require higher-order thinking skills to comprehend. -connect ideas and show relationships through explaining,showing and proving. Evidence-Based -use reasons and evidence to support a claim. -the use of text,data,facts statistics,findings,expert opinion,anecdotes,,or examples. Thesis-Driven -a particular perspective,idea or position applied to the chosen research problem.  Features of Academic Texts 1. Complex -use longer words,wider vocabulary and more complicated grammar. -In academic text,we expound ideas,justify explanations and support claims with facts and evidence. 2. Formal -academic text uses formal language. -In academic text, we avoid colloquial and slang expressions. -avoid “chatty” language. 3. Precise -information are given accurately and precisely. -In academic text,there are systematic investigation,comprehensive examination of data and citation of references. 4. Objective -presents and evaluates issues and arrives at an objective position. -In academic text,we focus on research and reasoning rather than personal feelings and opinions. -avoid unbiased claims and subjective judgement of the writer. 5. Explicit -explicit about the relationships and connections in the text. -In academic text,we make it clear how the various parts of the text relate to each other. -show the connections of information by using signalling words like 6. Accurate -it values exactness and correctness. -In academic text,we properly cite,create reference list,maintain academic integrity and avoid plagiarism. 7. Hedging -makes decisions about your stance on a particular subject. -In academic text,we decide where we stand on the argument. -Discuss the strength of our claims. 8. Responsible -be responsible of the claims you make. -In academic text,we provide evidence and justify your claims. 9. Organized -text flows easily and in logical fashion. -In academic text,we follow a format,arrange the ideas logically and in order and organize ideas from one chapter to another. 10. Well-Planned -follows a systematic procedure/process of scientific investigation. -In academic text,we write research and evaluation.  Why do you read an Academic Text?  Purposes in Reading an Academic Text To locate a main idea. To scan for information. To identify gaps in existing studies. To connect new ideas to existing ones. To gain more pieces of information. To support a particular writing assignment. To deeply understand an exisiting idea. Factors to Consider in Writing Academic Text State critical questions and issues. Provide facts and evidence from credible sources. Use precise and accurate words while avoiding jargon. Take an objective point of view. List references Use cautious language. Academic and Social Language Academic language is the language needed by students to do the work in schools. Social Language is the set of vocabulary that allow us to communicate with others in the context of regular daily conversations.  Social Language Academic language In everyday interactions in spoken/written In textbooks, research papers,conferences form. in spoken/written form. For everyday conversation Used in school/work conversation Used to write to friends,family and for Appropriate for written other social purposes papers,classwork,homework Informal, such as words like “cool”, Very formal and more sophisticated in its “guy”,”kidding” expressions, such as words like “appropriate”,”studies”,”implementation” can use slang expressions Dont use slang Can be repetitive Use a variety of terms Can use phrases Uses sentences Sentences don’t follow grammar Sentences begin with appropriate conventions necesarily,with phrases like transitions,like, “moreover” or “in “you’re hungry?” addition” Characteristic s of Academic Language  Formal-it should not sound conversational or casual. Objective-it should be based on facts and evidence and are not influenced by personal feelings. Impersonal-This involves avoiding the personal pronouns “I” and “we”.