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This document provides an introduction to the differences between academic and non-academic texts. It defines academic texts as those written by professionals in a given field for the purpose of advancing understanding in that discipline. They are well-edited, use formal language and jargon specific to the field, and cite references. Academic texts can include descriptive, analytical, persuasive, and critical types. Non-academic texts are written for a general audience, may not involve research, use informal language, and deliver basic information. The document outlines factors like audience, purpose, organization, style, flow, and presentation that shape academic writing.

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Lesson 1

This document provides an introduction to the differences between academic and non-academic texts. It defines academic texts as those written by professionals in a given field for the purpose of advancing understanding in that discipline. They are well-edited, use formal language and jargon specific to the field, and cite references. Academic texts can include descriptive, analytical, persuasive, and critical types. Non-academic texts are written for a general audience, may not involve research, use informal language, and deliver basic information. The document outlines factors like audience, purpose, organization, style, flow, and presentation that shape academic writing.

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ENGLISH FOR

ACADEMIC AND
PROFESSIONAL
PURPOSES
LESSON 1
Introduction to English for
Academic and Professional
Purposes
Lesson Objectives:

•Differentiating Academic and


Non-Academic Texts
•Types of Academic and Non-
Academic Texts
QUOTES to PONDER

“ Knowledge has a
Beginnings…But No
End”
ACADEMIC TEXTS
•Written by professionals in the
given field
•Well-edited and often takes years
to publish
•Uses formal language
•Contains words and terms specific
to the field (jargons)
•Contains list of sources and
references
• Main goal is to advance human
understanding in a particular discipline
• Can be challenging for novice/beginner
readers
• Informative, argumentative, or objective
in nature
EXAMPLES OF ACADEMIC
TEXTS
•School books and textbooks
•Journal articles
•Research proposals and papers
•Some newspapers and
magazine articles
•Thesis and dissertations
TYPES OF ACADEMIC TEXTS
•DESCRIPTIVE – provides facts
and information
( Identify, Report, Record,
Summarize, Define)
TYPES OF ACADEMIC TEXTS
•ANALYTICAL – organizes facts
and information into categories,
groups, parts, types or relationships
( Analyze, Compare, Contrast, Relate, Examine)
TYPES OF ACADEMIC TEXTS
•PERSUASIVE – includes argument,
recommendation, interpretation, or evaluation of
the work of others with the addition of your own
point of view
• Needs to be supported by evidence
( Argue, Evaluate, Discuss, Relate, Take a position)
TYPES OF ACADEMIC TEXTS
•CRITICAL – requires you to
consider at least two points of
view, including your own
( Critique, debate, disagree, and evaluate)
NON-ACADEMIC TEXTS
•Written for the mass public
•Published quickly and can be
written by anyone
•Often doesn’t involve research or
sources
•Uses informal and more
conversational language
•May contain slang
• Author may be unknown
• Usually delivers simple and basic
information
• Can be read and easily understood by any
kind of reader
• Personal, emotional, impressionistic, or
subjective in nature
EXAMPLES OF NON- ACADEMIC TEXTS
•Blog posts
•Fiction books
•Letters
•Personal journal and diaries
FACTORS THAT SHAPE ACADEMIC
WRITING
• Audience
• Purpose
• Organization
• Style
• Flow
• Presentation
AUDIENCE

•WHOM are you


writing for?
PURPOSE

•WHY are you


writing?
ORGANIZATION

•HOW will you


arrange your ideas?
STYLE

•WHAT technique/s
will you use?
FLOW
•How well will you
EXPRESS ideas?
PRESENTATION
•Is your output
READY for
publishing?
QUOTES to PONDER

“ Knowledge without
action is
Meaningless!!!”

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