Academic

Language
used from
Various
Disciplines
EAPP: QUARTER 3 WEEK
1
 At the end of the lesson, the
Learning learners will be able to:
Objective
• Identify the features of
s Academic Texts;
LEARNING COMPETENCY:
Differentiates • Distinguish academic text from
language used in non-academic text
academic texts
from various
disciplines. • Differentiate language used in
(CS_EN11/12A- academic texts from various
EAPP-Ia-c-2) disciplines.
Pre-Test
A. Direction: Read the passages below. Then, identify whether each passage can be an academic text or non-
academic text. Write A if it is academic and N if it is non-academic.

_____1. Some educators suggest that the

distinction between conversational and academic
language is somewhat arbitrary and that it is the
situation, community, or context that is either
predominantly social or academic.
_____2. The current study showed that COVID-19
pandemic lockdown affected the academic
performance of most participants with varying
degrees.
A. Direction: Read the passages below. Then, identify whether each passage can be an academic text or non-
academic text. Write A if it is academic and N if it is non-academic.

_____3. In his reverie he remembers how nature

marked the season it happened.
_____4. I believe they are the first and last and the
closest things I have to say about my own life.
_____5. The current study showed that the most
popular device that students used to access the
online materials was the smart phone followed by
laptop, while the least used tool was the personal
computer.
What is an
Academic
Text?
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, Project, Article,
Thesis, and Dissertation are considered as
academic texts.
Characteristic
s of an
Academic Text
 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
pointof-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.
 Complexity

An academic text addresses complex issues

that require higher-order thinking skills to
comprehend
 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 an
Academic Text
1. Complex
-Written language has no longer words, it
is lexically more varied vocabulary.
- Written texts are shorter and the
language has more grammatical
complexity, including more subordinate
clauses and more passives.
2. Formal
- Should avoid colloquial words and
expressions.
3. Precise
- Facts are given accurately and precisely
4. Objective
- has fewer words that emphasize on
the information you want to give and
the arguments you want to make
- mostly use nouns (adjectives), rather
than verbs (adverbs)
5. Explicit
- It is the responsibility of the writer in
English to make it clear to the reader
how the various parts of the text are
related.
6. Accurate
- Uses vocabulary accurately - Most
subjects have words with narrow
specific meanings.
7. Responsible
- You must be responsible for and must
be able to provide evidence and
justification for any claims you make.
8. Organize
-Well-organized. - It flows easily from
one section to the next in a logical
fashion.
9. Plan
-Well-planned.
- It usually takes place after research and
evaluation, according to specific purpose
and plan
Purposes in
Reading an
Academic
Texts
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.
What is an
Academic
Language?
Academic language
is the language needed by
students to do the work in
schools. It includes, for example,
discipline-specific vocabulary,
grammar and punctuation, and
applications of rhetorical
conventions and devices that are
typical for a content area (e.g.,
essays, lab reports, discussions of
a controversial issue.) Students
who master academic language
are more likely to be successful in
academic and professional
settings.
 Social
Language
-is the set of
vocabulary that
allows us to
communicate with
others in the context
of regular daily
conversations.
What is Non-
Academic
Text?
Non academic texts
-include writings that are informal and
dedicated to a lay audience.
Examples: Diary, Articles, e-mail messages,
text messages, journal writing, and letters.
-Non academic articles are written for the
widespread public. They are published rapidly
and can be written by anyone.
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happy writing!