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Eapp - Lesson 1

This document discusses the characteristics and structure of academic texts. Academic texts provide information related to a particular discipline through essays, research papers, reports, projects, articles, theses, and dissertations. They have a formal structure with an introduction, body, and conclusion to logically present arguments. Academic writing uses an appropriate tone to fairly present other perspectives without bias. Formal language, third person point of view, and technical terminology from the field of study are used. Sources must be properly cited to avoid plagiarism. Academic texts are evidence-based, presenting opinions supported by research, and are thesis-driven to establish or prove solutions to the research problem.

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Eapp - Lesson 1

This document discusses the characteristics and structure of academic texts. Academic texts provide information related to a particular discipline through essays, research papers, reports, projects, articles, theses, and dissertations. They have a formal structure with an introduction, body, and conclusion to logically present arguments. Academic writing uses an appropriate tone to fairly present other perspectives without bias. Formal language, third person point of view, and technical terminology from the field of study are used. Sources must be properly cited to avoid plagiarism. Academic texts are evidence-based, presenting opinions supported by research, and are thesis-driven to establish or prove solutions to the research problem.

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ENGLISH FOR

ACADEMIC AND
PROFESSIONAL
PURPOSES
ACADEMIC TEXT
An academic text is a written language that provides
information, which contain ideas and concepts that are
related to the particular discipline. Essay, Research Paper,
Report, Project, Article, Thesis, and Dissertation are
considered as academic texts.
CHARACTERISTICS OF
ACADEMIC TEXTS
STRUCTURE
The basic structure that is used by an academic text is
consist of three (3) parts introduction, body, and
conclusion which is formal and logical. This kind of
structure enables the reader to follow the argument and
navigate the text. In academic writing a clear structure
and a logical flow are imperative to a cohesive text.
TONE

This refers to the attitude conveyed in a piece of writing.


The arguments of others are fairly presented and with an
appropriate narrative tone. When presenting a position
or argument that disagrees with one’s perspectives,
describe the argument accurately without loaded or
biased language.
LANGUAGE
It is important to use unambiguous language. Clear topic
sentences enable a reader to follow your line of thinking
without difficulty. Formal language and the third person
point-of-view 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.
CITATION
Citing sources in the body of the paper and providing a
list of references as either footnotes or endnotes 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.
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 that exist within, and
often external to a specific discipline.
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.
FEATURES OF
ACADEMIC TEXTS
COMPLEX
FORMAL
PRECISE
OBJECTIVE
EXPLICIT
ACCURATE
HEDGING
RESPONSIBLE
ORGANIZE
PLAN
PURPOSES IN READING AN
ACADEMIC TEXT
1. To locate a main idea;
2. To scan for information;
3. To identify gaps in existing studies;
4. To connect new ideas to existing ones;
5. To gain more pieces of information;
6. To support a particular writing assignment; and,
7. To deeply understand an existing idea.
FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN
WRITING ACADEMIC
TEXT
1. State critical questions and issues;
2. Provide facts and evidence from credible sources;
3. Use precise and accurate words while avoiding
jargon;
4. Take an objective point of view;
5. List references; and,
6. Use cautious language.

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