ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES

Applied Subject

Class No.: Date:9/09/22

Name:CABREROS ALTHEA ANNE G Module 1 – 1st Quarter – SY20212022
Grade and Section: 12 OUR LADY OF LOURDES Teacher: MISS. JOANA ATAYLAR
(HUMSS)

I. Title: Introduction to Academic Texts

II. Objectives:
After accomplishing this module, you must be able to:
1. define academic text and identify its aspects;
2. differentiate summarizing from paraphrasing;
3. identify a thesis statement and an outline; and
4. reflect on how structure and organization affect one’s life.

III. Material/s:
For reference/s, you may visit our LMS for the articles and extra materials.

IV. Time Frame: Quarter 1 – Week 1

V. Concept:
What is an academic text?
It is a critical, objective, specialized text written by experts or researches in a given field
using formal language. It is formal, objective, technical, and it has a clear structure.

Structure of an Academic Text

 I-B-C structure
The introduction must capture the audience’s attention. It introduces the general
topic then narrows it down to the subject of the paper. It includes a thesis statement.

The body is further divided into several supporting paragraphs. Each supporting
paragraph has a subject and relates it to the thesis and essay. It provides evidence that
support the thesis statement and topic sentence.

The conclusion is a brief restatement of the thesis. It deepens the ideas presented
within the essay without introducing new topics. It leaves the reader with “food for
thought.”

Aspects of Academic Writing

 Role
It refers to the identity that the author takes when writing a particular text. The
author may take on various roles depending on the purpose for writing the text.

 Audience
The audience simply refers to the readers. The author must take into account the
knowledge of readers about the topic when writing a specific text.

 Purpose

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 There are different types of academic text and each of them has its specific purpose
(explain, describe, retell, persuade, etc.)

 Organization
In academic writing, ideas are arranged in a logical manner. It is structured in a
way that shows a level of complexity that reflects sophistication of an academic writer.

 Style
The writing style should be formal, and objective. It requires caution as well.

Summarizing and Paraphrasing

Most written activities involve summarizing and paraphrasing. Summarizing is a writing
a shorted version of an original material. It is putting together only the important ideas in the
materials. While paraphrasing is writing a “new” version of the original material. It is writing the
same ideas but writing them in a different way.

Summary Paraphrase
Length Shorter than the original Almost same as the original
Includes main ideas and
Idea Only main ideas are included supporting ideas
Wording Different from the original Different from the original
1. Read the original material to gain
the full and exact meaning.
1. Read and reread the original
2. Restate the ideas of the original
material.
entirely.
2. Write the summary of the whole
Procedure 3. Do not add personal views or
composition.
reactions.
3. It should follow the order of the
4. Write the paraphrase in your own
original material.
words.

But the key to writing an accurate summary or a paraphrase is to identify the thesis
statement.

What is a thesis statement?

It is a short statement, usually one to two sentences long, that encompasses the main
point or claim of an essay, research paper, etc. It is developed, supported and explained by means
of examples and evidence. It is often found at the introductory paragraph, but not always.

Things to remember about thesis statements

 A thesis statement can be either explanatory or argumentative.
An explanatory thesis announces the subject to the readers. It explains the topic and
what aspects or parts of will be considered. An argumentative thesis takes a position or
stance about the topic then justifies the position or stance by means of reasons and
evidence.

 It is not an announcement of purpose. It informs readers about the coverage and direction
of your essay. It lets the readers know what they will gain from your work.

 A thesis statement is not a question. Instead, it is an answer to a research question.

 It is not a statement of fact. Facts are used to support and develop a thesis
statement.

To help you in constructing your thesis statement, you can follow this structure:
subject + opinion + blueprint of reasons. Take the sentence below as an example.

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 “A hero is paragon for the youth as reflected by their noble birth, superhuman strength, and
humility.”

In that example, the hero is the subject, the phrase paragon for the youth is the opinion
and noble birth, superhuman strength, and humility serve as the blueprint of reasons.

What is an outline?
An outline is a plan or a summary of a writing project. It is usually done by using a list
that is divided into headings and subheadings that distinguish main points from supporting points.

Types of Outline
There are two main types of outline:
 Topic outline
It provides a quick overview about the topics included in the essay. It makes use
of words or phrases. The ideas in a topic outline are arranged hierarchically, in the
sequence you want.

 Sentence outline
A sentence outline is very much similar to a topic outline with the difference being
that the thesis and topic sentences of each supporting paragraph are written completely.

There are also two systems of outlining.

 Alphanumeric System (number-letter)
This system combines Roman and Hindu-Arabi numbers as well as uppercase and
lowercase letters.

 Decimal System
This system uses symbols that look like decimal numbers.

VI. Evaluation: Let’s check your understanding! (Quiz No. 1)

I. Identification. Answer the following questions. Write your answer on the space
provided before each number. (r x 2)

Cohesion 1. It is an aspect of academic writing that ensures that the written output is
cohesive.
Paraphrasing 2. It is a way of writing an original material using your own words.
alphanumerical outline 3. This system of outlining that combines letters and numbers.
Project Plan 4. It serves as a guide or a plan for any writing project.

IIA. Odd One Out. Go over the following options. Encircle the word that does not
belong to the group. (r x 2).

5. subject fact opinion blueprint

6. formal objective caution subjective
7. topic sentence decimal numeric

IIB. Identify under what category does the remaining words belong to.
8. Blueprint - A blueprint is a type of paper- 10. Sentence - There are four types of
based reproduction usually of a technical sentences in the English language:
drawing, documenting an architecture or an declarative, exclamatory, imperative, and
engineering design. interrogatory.

9. Caution - The caution sign alerts

emergency responders and visitors of
potential hazards and precautions for
entry.

VII. Reflection: 3-2-1

Directions. Answer the question: What is the importance of having a well-thought of structure in
the society today? Limit your answers to 5 sentences.

A strong society requires social stability, and social stability requires sufficient socialization and social integration. The social

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institutions of society serve crucial roles in promoting social stability. Rapid social change jeopardizes social order, whereas slow

social change is preferable. Community cultural structures improve our quality of life and raise both individual and collective
wellbeing.

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