EAPP Week 1 Academic Language PDF

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Insurance provider in the USA SUBJECT DESCRIPTION The development of communication skills in English for academic and professional purpose. Insurance provider in the USA Most Essential Learning Competencies The learner  differentiates language used in academic texts from various disciplines Learning Objectives At the end of the lesson, you will be able to: 1. differentiate language used in academic texts from various disciplines; and 2. determine the structure of a specific academic text. Insurance provider in the USA  Nature and Characteristics of 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. EXAMPLES: Essay Research Paper Report Article Thesis Dissertation  Nature and Characteristics of an Academic Text It is typically considered a formal mode of writing intended for an educated audience. As such, it is generally written in a third person or objective voice, and tends to depend on heavily on research, factual experimentation and evidence, and the opinions of other educated scholars and researchers, rather than on the opinions of the author.  Characteristics Academic Text Non-academic Text Audience Academia Mass public Purpose Inform the readers with Inform, entertain or solid evidence persuade the readers Structure Formal and impersonal Personal, impressionistic, emotional or subjective Language Standard structure No rigid structure Style Formal language avoids Informal and casual colloquialism language Source of content Shared historical events or Personal life and everyday literature or other forms of events knowledge Examples Research papers, Reports Diaries, Informal essays  STRUCTURE This kind of structure  Introduction enables the reader to follow the argument and navigate the  Body text. In academic writing a clear structure and a logical  Conclusion flow are imperative to a cohesive text.  STRUCTURE  is where the subject or topic is introduced Introduction  an overview of the topics discussed within the writing piece  STRUCTURE  Where the author develops their ideas, present evidence, and supports the main Body argument or narrative  May be consist of one or more paragraphs  STRUCTURE  final part of the writing that summarizes the main points Conclusion  restates the thesis or main idea  provides a closing thought or call to action  TONE  refers to the attitude conveyed in a piece of writing  arguments of others are fairly presented  TONE REMEMBER! When presenting a position or argument that disagrees with one’s perspectives, describe the argument accurately without loaded or biased language.  Examine the given examples on the next slide.  TONE Example Statement: "Some critics argue that social media has a negative impact on society, claiming that it contributes to issues like misinformation, decreased face-to-face interactions, and mental health problems."  TONE the tone is dismissive, 1st Counterargument: condescending, and biased. "These so-called 'critics' are clearly overreacting and ignoring the obvious benefits of social media. It's ridiculous to suggest that something as popular and widely used as social media could be so harmful. Instead of whining about misinformation or mental health, maybe people should just learn to use these platforms responsibly."  TONE fair, respectful, did not dismissed the 2nd Counterargument: concerns of others, objective "While concerns about misinformation and the potential effects on mental health are valid, it is important to acknowledge that social media also offers significant benefits. These platforms have revolutionized communication, enabling global connectivity, the rapid sharing of information, and the empowerment of marginalized voices. A balanced perspective recognizes both the challenges and the positive contributions of social media."  LANGUAGE  use unambiguous language  Clear topic sentences enable a reader to follow your line of thinking without difficulty.  Formal language and 3rd person POV should be used.  Technical language appropriate to area of study may also be used, HOWEVER, it does not mean using “big words” just for the sake of doing so.  LANGUAGE Example Topic: Impact of extracurricular activities on Senior High School (SHS) students  LANGUAGE The underlined phrases obscure the precise benefits and impact of extracurricular activities Ambiguous Language: "SHS students might get something out of extracurricular because they could help with skills and stuff. It is sort of believed that doing these things might be good for their grades, but it is not really certain how much it actually helps."  LANGUAGE The language is clear and specific about the benefits of extracurricular activities for SHS students. Unambiguous Language: "Senior High School (SHS) students benefit significantly from extracurricular activities as they help develop essential skills such as teamwork, leadership, and time management. Participation in these activities also enhances their academic performance by providing practical applications of classroom knowledge."  Evidence-based Arguments  What is valued in an academic text is that opinions are based on a sound understanding of the pertinent body of knowledge and academic debates.  grounding opinions and claims in credible, well- researched evidence  Evidence-based Arguments Example Claim: "The Philippines faces significant challenges due to overpopulation, which impacts its economic, environmental, and social systems."  Evidence-based Arguments Example "The Philippines has a rapidly growing population, with estimates suggesting a population of over 113 million as of 2023 (World Bank, 2023). This rapid growth places immense pressure on the country's resources and infrastructure.“ "Overpopulation strains economic resources, leading to high levels of unemployment and underemployment. According to a report by the Philippine Statistics Authority (2022), the unemployment rate remains above 5%, exacerbated by the high population growth rate. Moreso, environmental degradation is accelerated by overpopulation. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (2021) reports increased deforestation and pollution due to the expanding demand for land and resources."  CITATION  Citing sources in the body of the paper and providing a list of references is a very important aspect of an academic text.  It is essential to always acknowledge the source of any ideas, research findings, data, or quoted text that have been used in a paper as a defense against allegations of plagiarism.  CITATION Parenthetical citations Narrative citations In-Text Citation Example: "Research has shown that participation in extracurricular activities significantly enhances students' leadership skills (Smith, 2022). These activities also contribute to improved academic performance by providing practical applications of classroom concepts (Johnson & Lee, 2023)."  CITATION Reference List Example: References Johnson, A., & Lee, R. (2023). Enhancing Academic Performance Through Extracurricular Engagement. Education Journal, 45(3), 123-135. Smith, J. (2022). The Impact of Extracurricular Activities on Leadership Skills. Academic Press.  THESIS-DRIVEN  The starting point of an academic text is a particular perspective, idea or position applied to the chosen research problem, such as establishing, proving, or disproving solutions to the questions posed for the topic.  THESIS-DRIVEN  The starting point of an academic text is a particular perspective, idea or position applied to the chosen research problem, such as establishing, proving, or disproving solutions to the questions posed for the topic.  guides the direction of the paper and shapes how evidence is used to support or refute the thesis Insurance provider in the USA  Features of Academic Texts 2. Formal 1. Complex  Should avoid colloquial  has no longer words words and expressions.  more varied vocabulary  Avoid figures of speech  texts are shorter and idiomatic expressions  Features of Academic Texts 4. Objective 3. Precise  has fewer words that  Facts are given emphasize on the accurately and information you want to precisely give and the arguments you want to make  Features of Academic Texts 6. Accurate 5. Explicit  Uses vocabulary  make it clear to the accurately reader how the various  Most subjects have parts of the text are words with narrow related specific meanings.  Features of Academic Texts 7. Hedging 8. Responsible  It is necessary to make  You must be decisions about your responsible for and stance on a particular must be able to provide subject, or the strength evidence and of the claims you are justification for any making. claims you make.  Features of Academic Texts 10. Plan 9. Well-organized  Well-planned  It usually takes place  It flows easily from one after research and section to the next in a evaluation, according to logical fashion specific purpose and plan