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The document outlines the characteristics and structure of academic texts, emphasizing the importance of clarity, formality, and evidence-based arguments. It details the components of academic writing, including tone, language, citation, and organization, while contrasting academic language with social language. Additionally, it highlights the necessity for precision, objectivity, and responsibility in presenting arguments and claims.

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Eapp Als W1

The document outlines the characteristics and structure of academic texts, emphasizing the importance of clarity, formality, and evidence-based arguments. It details the components of academic writing, including tone, language, citation, and organization, while contrasting academic language with social language. Additionally, it highlights the necessity for precision, objectivity, and responsibility in presenting arguments and claims.

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ENGLISH

FOR
ACADEMIC
AND
V.M. RAMIREZ
ISTIC S OF 2

AN
ACADEMIC
TEXT
An academic text is a
written language that
provides information and
contains ideas and
concepts that are related
to a particular discipline.
Essay, Research, Report,
Structure
The basic structure that is used by an
academic text consists of three parts
introduction, body, and conclusion
which are formal and logical. This kind
of structure enables the reader to
follow the argument and navigate the
text. In academic writing, a clear
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
Language

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 the area of study may be used,
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
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
Thesis-driven

The starting point of an


academic text is a
perspective, idea, or position
applied to the chosen
research problem, such as
establishing, proving, or
Features 11

of
academic
texts
Complex

Written language has no longer


words, it has a more varied
vocabulary; texts are shorter
and language has more
grammatical complexity,
including more subordinate
Formal

Should avoid colloquial words


and expressions
Precise

Facts are given accurately and


precisely
Objective

Has fewer words that emphasize


the information you want to give
and the arguments you want to
make; mostly use nouns
(adjectives), rather than verbs
(adverbs)
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
Accurate

Uses vocabulary accurately;


most subjects have words with
narrow specific meanings
Hedging

It is necessary to make decisions


about your stance on a
particular subject, or the
strength of the claims you are
making.
Responsible

You must be responsible for and


must be able to provide
evidence and justification for
any claims you make.
Organize

Well-organized; it flows easily


from section to next in a logical
way
Plan

Well-planned; it usually takes


place after research and
evaluation, according to specific
purpose and plan
Purposes in Reading Academic Factors in Writing Academic
Text Text
1. To locate a main idea 1. State critical questions and issues;
2. To scan for information 2. Provide facts and evidence from
credible sources
3. To identify gaps in existing studies 3. Use precise, accurate words while
avoiding jargon
4. To connect new ideas to existing 4. Take an objective point of view
ones
5. To gain more pieces of information 5. List references
6. To support a writing assignment 6. Use cautious language
7. To deeply understand an existing
idea
language 23

vs.
social
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.)
Social language
is the set of vocabulary that allows
us to communicate with others in
the context of regular daily
conversations.
Social Language Academic Language
In everyday interactions in In textbooks, research papers,
spoken/written form conferences in spoken/written form
For everyday conversation Used in school/work conversations

Used to write to friends, family, or for Appropriate for written papers,


other social purposes classwork, homework
Informal, such as words like ''cool,'' Very formal and sophisticated in its
''guy,'' ''kidding'') expressions, like ''appropriate,''
“studies,” ''implementation''
Can use slang expressions Don't use slang
Can be repetitive Uses a variety of terms
Can use phrases Uses sentences
stics 27

of
Academic
Language
A. Formal

It should not sound


conversational or casual.
Colloquial, idiomatic, slang, or
journalistic expressions should
be avoided.
B. Objective

This means it is unbiased. It


should be based on facts and
evidence and not influenced by
personal feelings.
C. Impersonal

This involves avoiding personal


pronouns ‘I’ and ‘we’. For
example, instead of writing ‘I will
show’, you might write ‘this
report will show’. The second
person, ‘you’, is also to be

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