ACADEMIC
TEXT
An academic text is a written
language that provides
information, which contain
ideas and concepts that are
related to the particular
discipline.
THE STRUCTURE OF THE ACADEMIC
TEXT
Sample Academic Text
1. Essay - argumentative text, usually
Introduction
short Bodywords). Conclusion
(1,500 to 6,000
Gives the reader with a Where the Should not have
clear idea of the
emphasis and purpose essay's any new facts or
of the writing - It also argument, ideas, but rather
provides the concepts and function as a brief
background of the repetition of the
argument, presents the outcomes are
theoretical viewpoints, established and key arguments
language, etc. that will and facts that
discussed.
be used, and describes have been treated
how the writing will be
2. Research Paper - longer essay
involving library research (3,000 to 6,000
words).
• Abstract
• Title
• Introduction
•Method
•Findings
•Discussion
•Conclusion
•Recommendations
•References
•Appendix
3. Research Article- an essay
written to be published in scientific
journals.
• Title
• Author
• Abstract
• Keywords
• Introduction
•Method
•Results
•Discussion/Conclusion
•References
[Link] - long essay involving
study and research (6,000 to 20,000 words).
• Cover page
• Acknowledgments
• Abstract
• Table of contents
• Tables
•Glossary
•Introduction
•Literature review
•Methodology
•Results
•Discussion and Conclusion
•Reference list
•Appendix
[Link] - completed over a number
of years. Offers an original contribution to
the research area. (20,000 words).
• Abstract
•Introduction
•Literature review
•Methodology
•Results
•Discussion
•Conclusion
6. Technical Report- describes process,
progress and results of the scientific research.
• Letter of Transmittal
• Title Page
• Executive Summary
• Table of Contents
•Introduction
•Body
•Conclusion
•Recommendations
•Reference lists
•Appendix
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.
QUIZ
Instruction: Write TRUE if the statement is
correct and FALSE if is not.
[Link] of the purposes of reading
an academic text is to look for
a specific information.
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Instruction: Write TRUE if the statement is
correct and FALSE if is not.
[Link] academic text makes use
of complex jargons to promote
a higher level of
comprehension.
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Instruction: Write TRUE if the statement is
correct and FALSE if is not.
Academic text uses words
3.
which tones up claims
expressing certainty.
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correct and FALSE if is not.
[Link] text helps fill
existing gaps between
information.
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correct and FALSE if is not.
[Link] academic text observes a
format.
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correct and FALSE if is not.
[Link] reading an academic text,
it helps acquire new
information.
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correct and FALSE if is not.
An academic text needs less
7.
concentration and focus
because the terms are simple.
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Instruction: Write TRUE if the statement is
correct and FALSE if is not.
[Link] is in academic text that
issues are stated to provoke
information discussion.
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correct and FALSE if is not.
9.A magazine is an academic
text.
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correct and FALSE if is not.
Critique paper is classified as
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an academic text.
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Instruction: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if is not.
1. One of the purposes of reading an academic text is to look for a specific
information.
2. An academic text makes use of complex jargons to promote a higher level
of comprehension.
3. Academic text uses words which tones up claims expressing certainty.
4. Academic text helps fill existing gaps between information.
5. An academic text observes a format.
6. In reading an academic text, it helps acquire new information.
7. An academic text needs less concentration and focus because the terms
are simple.
8. It is in academic text that issues are stated to provoke information
discussion.
9. A magazine is an academic text.
10. Critique paper is classified as an academic text.
QUIZ
Instruction: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if is not.
1. One of the purposes of reading an academic text is to look for a specific
information.
2. An academic text makes use of complex jargons to promote a higher level
of comprehension.
3. Academic text uses words which tones up claims expressing certainty.
4. Academic text helps fill existing gaps between information.
5. An academic text observes a format.
6. In reading an academic text, it helps acquire new information.
7. An academic text needs less concentration and focus because the terms
are simple.
8. It is in academic text that issues are stated to provoke information
discussion.
9. A magazine is an academic text.
10. Critique paper is classified as an academic text.