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ENGLISH
FEATURES OF ACADEMIC
WRITING
Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines
Quarter 4-Module 1
7
English – Grade 7
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Fourth Quarter- Module 1: Features of Academic Writing
First Edition, 2020
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Features of Academic
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Fourth Quarter-Module 1
Introductory Message
To our dear learners,
Welcome to the first module of Quarter 4! You will be learning many things in
this module that will help you develop your communication skill, particularly in
academic writing.
This module will provide you with an overview in the world of academic writing.
A brief discussion about its features or characteristics will also be provided. Writing
academically will help you analyze, convey understanding, think critically, and focus
on technique and style.
Before you will do the activities, you must familiarize the different set of
headings and learning icons that will help you understand the lesson.
This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:
What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in the
module.
What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to check
what you already know about the lesson to take. If
you get all the answers correct ( 100%), you may
decideto skip this module.
What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link the
current lesson with the previous one.
What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be introduced to
you in various ways such as a story, a song, a
poem, a problem opener, an activity or a situation.
What is It This section provides a brief discussion of the
lesson. This aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts and skills.
.
What’s More This comprises activities for independent practice to
solidify your understanding and skills of the topic
You may check your answers to the exercises using
the Answer Key at the end of the module.
What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank
sentence/paragraphto be filled in to process what
you learned from the lesson.
What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will help you
transfer your new knowledge or skill into real life
situations or concerns.
Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your level of
mastery in achieving the learning competency.
.
Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given to you
to enrich your knowledge or skill of the lesson
learned. This also tends retention of learned
concepts.
Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the module.
At the end of this module, you will also find:
The following are some reminders in using this module:
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Write your answers of the tests and exercises in your English
activity notebook.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not
alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and
gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!
References This is a list of all sources used in developing
this module.
What I Need to Know - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1
What I Know - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1
What’s In - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2
Activity 1: Remember Me! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2
What’s New - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2
Activity 2: Spot the Difference! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2
What Is It - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3
What’s More - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7
Activity 3: Expanded over Contracted - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7
What I Have Learned - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7
Activity 4: Watch Out! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7
What I Can Do - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8
Activity 5: Complete Me - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8
Assessment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9
Additional Activity - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11
Activity 6: Think It Over - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11
Answer Key - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12
References - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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What I Need to Know
After reading this module, you should be able to distinguish the features of
academic writing. (EN7WC-I-c-4.2)
Specifically, you should also be able to:
a. describe what academic writing is;
b. identify the different features or characteristics of academic writing; and
c. apply the unique features of academic writing.
Prepare yourself for a wonderful learning experience. Be extra patient in
accomplishing the tasks. But more importantly, have time to enjoy in answering them.
Just remember that this will enrich you with important knowledge and skills in your
academic journey.
What I Know
Directions: Draw a smiley face ( ) if the item is an example of an academic
writing, or put a sad face ( ) if it is not.
1. novel 9. movie script
2. poem 10. personal diary
3. riddle 11. nursery rhyme
4. thesis 12. myth or legend
5. textbook 13. abstract report
6. song lyric 14. research paper
7. short play 15. idiomatic expression
8. news article
S
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What’s In
Activity 1: REMEMBER ME!
Before you start, I would like you to recall the past lesson. You have learned
about asking thought provoking questions. This time, formulate three (3) thought
provoking questions based on the topic in the box below. Write your answers in your
English activity notebook.
My three thought provoking questions:
1. _________________________________________________________?
2. _________________________________________________________?
3. _________________________________________________________?
What’s New
You are about to start learning more exciting activities. Have fun!
Study the boxes of information below.
A B
Source: univ-biskra.dz
Lesson
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Features of Academic Writing
Across the globe, suicide is a serious
public health issue (Mann et al, 2005). There
are severe emotional costs through loss of an
acquaintance or loved one in addition to
significant economic costs through loss of
income and medical treatment (Corso et al,
2007). In the last 45 years, worldwide suicide
rates have increased by 60% (World Health
Organization, 2008). Consequently, the
development of suicide prevention initiatives
has become a global public health priority.
Suicide is a serious problem. This is
because if you lose somebody close to you, this
can be very hard for you. It is also because
suicide costs a lot of money to the economy due
to losing members of the workforce and the cost
of treating people who have attempted suicide.
The number of people committing suicide. The
number of people committing suicide has gone
up a lot. It has gone up by 60% over the past 45
years. This means that people who work in
public health all over the world need to come up
with ideas that will prevent people from
committing suicide.
COVID-19 Pandemic
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Activity 2: SPOT THE DIFFERENCE
Compare the paragraphs in Boxes A and B. Which paragraph is clearer,
more formal, concise, focused, structured, and backed up by evidence? Which
paragraph is more conversational, informal and subjective?
What Is It
Based on Activity 2, you have observed that the paragraph in Box A is clearer,
more formal, concise, focused, structured, and backed up by evidence. On the other
hand, Box B is more conversational, informal and subjective.
Therefore, Box A is more academic than Box B.
What is Academic Writing?
Academic writing is a formal style of writing. Its general purpose is to present
information in order to display a clear understanding of a particular subject.
The following are some examples of documents where academic writing is used:
1. Books 5. News Articles
2. Thesis 6. Research Paper
3. Abstract 7. Conference paper
4. Journals
Features of Academic Writing
1. Formality is using formal language rather than everyday common language.
It is achieved through:
1.1 Choosing expanded forms over contracted forms.
Poor examples Improved
can’t cannot
doesn’t does not
won’t will not
I’ve I have
Sentence:
The policy does not permit illegal dealings.
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1.2 Choosing one verb form over two-word verbs.
Poor examples Improved
mess up damage
brought up raised
give back return
Sentence:
The business sectors raised the questions of excluding tax
payment from the dialogue.
1.3 Avoiding colloquial/trite/idiomatic expressions
Examples of colloquial/trite/idiomatic expressions
“stuff” “thing”
“a lot of” “you know what I mean”
“sort of” “kind of like”
“It’s raining cats and dogs.”
Sentence:
With women, there is a great deal (instead of a lot of) pleasure to
conform to a certain physical shape.
1.4 Choosing expanded terms over their abbreviated equivalents.
Poor examples Improved
ASAP as soon as possible
romcom romantic comedy
Sentence:
The government wants it done as soon as possible.
2. Objectivity means that the writing must be impersonal. The main emphasis
should be on the presented information and/or arguments rather
than what you think about the issue.
It is achieved through:
2.1 Avoiding the use of personal pronouns such as you, I and we.
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Poor example Improved
1. We need to conduct the
experiment.
The researchers need to conduct
the experiment.
2. You can easily forget how
different life was 50 years ago.
It is easy to forget how different life
was 50 years ago.
2.2 Avoiding rhetorical questions.
Poor example Improved
1. How can these problems be
solved?
Certain measures must be
discovered to solve problems.
2.3 Avoiding “emotive language” that shows biases.
Poor example Improved
1. The investigators were very
shocked to see the outcome of the
tests.
The investigators did not expect the
result.
3. Explicitness is the responsibility of the writer in English to make it clear to the
reader how the various parts of the text are related.
It is achieved through:
3.1Using different signaling words
Comparison/similar ideas
 Similarly, in the same way
Contrast/opposite ideas
 But, however, on the contrary
Cause and effect
 Consequently, as a result, because
Sentence:
One should notify any change of address to the Bonds and Stocks Office.
Similarly, savings certificates should be re-registered with the Post Office.
3.2Citing/acknowledging sources of ideas
Example:
Suicide is a serious public health issue (Mann et al, 2005).
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4. Caution is an important feature of academic writing which is the concept of
cautious language, often called “hedging” or “vague language”.
Caution is needed to avoid sweeping generalizations.
It is achieved through:
4.1Using devices such as modal verbs, adverbs, or verbs
Examples:
Modal verbs would, may, can, might, should
Adverbs of frequency often, sometimes, usually
Verbs tend, suggest, think, believe, doubt
Other devices:
Modal adverbs e.g. certainly, definitely, clearly, probably, possibly,
perhaps
Modal adjectives e.g. certain, definite, clear, probable, possible
Modal nouns e.g. assumption, possibility, probability
That clauses e.g. It could be the case that…
e.g. It might be suggested that…
e.g. There is every hope that…
To-clause +
adjective
e.g. It may be possible to obtain sufficient…
e.g. It is important to develop an active…
e.g. It is useful to study possible…
Sentence NOT observing
caution
Sentence observing caution
1. The commitment to some of the
social and economic concepts
was less strong than it is now.
It may be said that the commitment to
some of the social and economic
concepts was less strong than it is now.
2. Nowadays the urinary
symptoms are of a lesser order.
Nowadays the urinary symptoms seem
to be of a lesser order.
Source: Harley, J. Academic Writing and Publishing. New York; Routledge, 2008.
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What’s More
As given earlier, one important feature of academic writing is
FORMALITY. One way to achieve it is by choosing expanded forms over
contracted ones. Consider this activity below:
Activity 3: EXPANDED OVER CONTRACTED
Directions: In your English activity notebook, rewrite the following sentences by
expanding the underlined contracted words.
1. We aren’t giving up.
2. Winning isn’t everything.
3. We didn’t want to have a dog.
4. Mr. Reyes doesn’t like snake.
5. We hadn’t played their team before.
6. They weren’t afraid to play our team.
7. Our class didn’t have any good ideas.
8. Our class couldn’t decide on a mascot.
9. Our school colors aren’t black and gold.
10.The crowd mustn’t forget to applaud both teams.
What I Have Learned
This time, let us check your ability on using the features of academic writing.
Activity 4: WATCH OUT!
Directions: Put a check () if the sentence observes the features of academic
writing or put an ( ×) if it does not. Write your answers in your English
activity notebook.
1. You should cite the sources you use properly.
2. You should avoid using different signaling words.
3. You should use slang words (e.g. wanna, gonna, fab).
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4. You should avoid emotive language that shows biases.
5. You should place the main emphasis on the information.
6. You should make use of idiomatic expressions more often.
7. You should not demonstrate your understanding of the source material.
8. You should justify your position and provide evidence for the claims you make.
9. You should use one word verbs (e.g. educate) rather than phrasal verbs (e.g.
bring up).
10. Simpler words are preferable than complex words (e.g. make is better than
produce or manufacture).
What I Can Do
Activity 5: COMPLETE ME
Directions: The table below is composed of sentences that are examples of
academic writing. Some of the words are underlined for you to
analyze what feature of academic writing it indicates, and give
evidence that proves your point. Copy and complete the table in your
paper. Number 1 is already done for you.
Sentence Feature of Academic
Writing
Evidence
1. Consequently, the
development of
suicide prevention
initiatives has
become a global
public health
priority.
Explicitness Using different
signaling words.
2. Staying at home
during this
pandemic probably
stops the spreading
of COVID 19.
3. The President did
not expect about the
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fast spreading of the
virus.
4. Young people
should obey the
government health
protocols.
5. This issue has been
raised by many
scientists.
Assessment
Congratulations!
You are done with your lesson about the different features of academic
writing.Let us now try to check your understanding by answering the following
activities.
A. Directions: Read the statements below and answer the questions that follow.
For items 1, 3, 5, & 7 choose only the letter of the answer. For items 2, 4, 6, &
8 identify what feature of academic writing is used.
1. Which of the above statements observes good academic writing?
2. What feature of academic writing is used?
3. Which of the above statements observes good academic writing?
4. What feature of academic writing is used?
A. The patient needs to be rushed to the hospital ASAP.
B. The patient needs to be rushed to the hospital as soon as possible.
A. The researchers need to conduct an experiment to find the cure for the
virus.
B. We need to conduct an experiment to find the cure for the virus.
A. The coronavirus is transmitted through droplets from one infected
individual to another.
B. According to the study conducted by the World Health Organization,
coronavirus is transmitted through droplets from one infected individual to
another.
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5. Which of the above statements observes good academic writing?
6. What feature of academic writing is used?
7. Which of the above statements observes good academic writing?
8. What feature of academic writing is used.
B. Directions: Read the selection below and answer the questions that follow.
Source: examples.com/education/academic-essay-examples.html
9. Which paragraph can you find the academic writing feature of formality?
10. Copy the sentence that supports your answer.
11.Which paragraph can you find the academic writing feature of objectivity?
12.Copy the sentence that supports your answer.
13.Which paragraph can you find the academic writing feature of explicitness?
14.Copy the sentence that supports your answer.
15.Which paragraph can you find the academic writing feature of caution?
16.Copy the sentence that supports your answer.
A. During this time, issues about non-communicable disease are of less
importance.
B. During this time, issues about non-communicable diseases seem to be of
less importance.
Test Anxiety
(1) Test anxiety is normally understood as a form of debilitating anxiety,
although how it is measured varies. Certain measures must be discovered in order
to address the problem.
(2) Evidence points to the fact that in general, test anxiety lowers performance
slightly. During that time, some studies have reported that test anxiety does not
lead to lower results. However, these findings are not likely to be true for all
students.
(3) Evidence points to the fact that in general, there is a possibility that test
anxiety lowers performance slightly. This relationship has been studied well for
over sixty years.
(4) While the question of anxiety has been studied for many years, researchers
need to further conduct the study as soon as possible in order to address the issue.
Test anxiety is of special interest to educators and students.
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Additional Activity
The following activity is designed to enrich your learning on Features of
Academic Writing. Use your critical thinking skills in analyzing sentences and
paragraphs.
Activity 6: THINK IT OVER
Directions: Copy the table below that has columns of the four features of academic
writing. Then, read the news article entitled “How the Philippines is
Fighting COVID-19” by Anna Malindog-Uy dated July 5, 2020. Pick out
the word/s or sentences that are indicators of the Features of Academic
Writing and write them in the column where they belong.
Formality Objectivity Explicitness Caution
Source: https://theaseanpost.com/article/how-Philippines.fighting-covid-19?amp
How The Philippines Is Fighting COVID-19
After more than three months of hard lockdowns, the Philippines is now trying to
ease quarantine restrictions for its economy to bounce back. While the focus is on saving
lives and looking after the health and well-being of every Filipino, developing economies
like the Philippines with a population of around 109 million people – a high percentage of
which come from hand-to-mouth households – simply cannot afford the use of containment
measures like hard lockdowns for the entire country indefinitely. Hence, the government
has considered steps to safety and gradually reopen the economy.
As the Philippines reopens its economy by easing out restrictions after successful
lockdowns, it has experienced a reversed trend in the number of COVID-19 positive cases.
The number of deaths has been reduced to single-digit, while the number of positive cases
has increased significantly to three-digit.
This reversal is somewhat expected because more people are now back on the
streets. One of the contributing factors to the rise in COVID-19 positive cases is the influx
of returning Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), of which some have tested positive upon
arrival in the Philippines. For instance, as of July 2, out of the 99,353 returning OFWs,
2,424 were confirmed as being COVID-19 positive.
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What’s
More
1.
We
are
not
giving
up.
2.
Winning
is
not
everything.
3.
We
did
not
want
to
have
a
dog.
4.
Mr.
Reyes
does
not
like
snakes.
5.
We
had
not
played
their
team
before.
6.
They
were
not
afraid
to
play
our
team.
7.
Our
class
did
not
have
any
good
ideas.
8.
Our
class
could
not
decide
on
a
mascot.
9.
Our
school
colors
are
not
black
and
gold.
10.
The
crowd
must
not
forget
to
applaud
both
teams.
Answer Key
What
I
Know
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
What’s
In
Possible
answers:
1.
How
does
COVID-19
affect
the
economy?
2.
Why
does
COVID-19
spread
so
fast?
3.
How
does
the
government
respond
to
the
COVID-19
pandemic?
What’s
New
Box
A
is
clear,
formal,
concise,
focused,
structural
and
backed
up
by
evidence.
On
the
other
hand,
Box
B
is
conversational,
informal,
and
subjective.
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What
I
Can
Do
Sentence
Feature
of
Academic
Writing
Evidence
1.
Consequently,
the
development
of
suicide
prevention
initiates
has
become
a
global
public
health
priority.
Explicitness
Using
different
signaling
words.
2.
Staying
at
home
during
this
pandemic
probably
stops
the
spreading
of
COVID
19.
Caution
Using
modal
verbs,
adverbs
or
verbs
3.
The
President
did
not
expect
about
the
fast
spreading
of
the
virus.
Objectivity
Avoiding
emotive
language
that
shows
biases.
4.
Young
people
should
obey
the
government
health
protocols.
Caution
Using
modal
verbs,
adverbs
or
verbs.
5.
This
issue
has
been
raised
by
many
scientists.
Formality
Choosing
one
verb
form
over
two-word
verbs.
Additional
Activities
Formality
Objectivity
Explicitness
Caution
can
not
The
Philippines
is
now
trying
to
ease
out
quarantine
restrictions
for
its
economy
to
bounce
back.
The
government
has
considered
steps
to
safety
&
gradually
reopen
the
economy.
It
has
experienced
a
reverse
trend
in
the
number
of
COVID-
19
positive.
Hence
somewhat
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What
I
Have
Learned
1.

2.
×
3.
×
4.

5.

6.
×
7.
×
8.

9.

10.
Assessment
Test
A:
1.
B
2.
Formality
3.
A
4.
Objectivity
5.
B
6.
Explicitness
7.
B
8.
Caution
Test
B:
9.
Paragraph
4
10.
While
the
question
of
anxiety
has
been
studied
for
many
years,
researchers
need
to
further
conduct
the
study
as
soon
as
possible
in
order
to
address
the
problem.
11.
Paragraph
1
12.
Certain
measures
must
be
discovered
in
order
to
address
the
problem.
13.
Paragraph
2
14.
However,
these
findings
are
not
likely
to
be
true
for
all
students.
15.
Paragraph
3
16.
Evidence
points
to
the
fact
that
in
general,
there
is
a
possibility
that
test
anxiety
lowers
performance
slightly.
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Bailey, S. Academic Writing: A Handbook for International Students. New York:
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Bowker, N. Academic Writing: A Guide to Tertiary Level Writing. New Zealand:
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Jordan, R. R. Academic Writing Course: Study Skills in English. England: Pearson
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  • 1. ENGLISH FEATURES OF ACADEMIC WRITING Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines Quarter 4-Module 1 7
  • 2. English – Grade 7 Alternative Delivery Mode Fourth Quarter- Module 1: Features of Academic Writing First Edition, 2020 Republic Act 8293, section 176 states that: No copyright shall subsist in any work of the Government of the Philippines. However, prior approval of the government agency or office wherein the work is created shall be necessary for exploitation of such work for profit. Such agency or office may, among other things, impose as a condition, payment of royalties. Borrowed materials (i.e., songs, stories, poems, pictures, photos, brand names, trademarks, etc.) included in this module are owned by the respective copyright holders. Every effort has been exerted to locate and seek permission to use these materials from their respective copyright owners. The publisher and author do not represent nor claim ownership over them. Published by the Department of Education – Region 10 Regional Director: Dr. Arturo B. Bayocot, CESO III Assistant Regional Director: Dr. Victor G. De Gracia Jr., CESO V Printed in the Philippines by Department of Education – Region 10 Office Address: Zone 1, DepEd Building, Masterson Avenue, Upper Balulang, Cagayan de Oro City Contact Number: (088) 880-7072 E-mail Address: region10@deped.gov.ph Development Team of the Module Authors: Elvin B. Laput Michelyn C. Aranjuez Cathrine B. Pielago Silmarie E. Actub Reviewers: Rolando T. Luna Crystalyn S. Ledesma Shirley N. Bayon-on Maria Corazon C. Jumawan Illustrator and Layout Artist: Thessa Lore C. Tercera Alpha Omega Michelle O. Casino Chairperson: Dr. Arturo B. Bayocot, CESO III Regional Director Co-Chairpersons: Dr. Victor G. De Gracia Jr., CESO V Asst. Regional Director Edwin R. Maribojoc, EdD, CESO VI Schools Division Superintendent Eugene I. Macahis, Assistant Schools Division Superintendent Members: Mala Epra B. Magnaog, Chief ES, CLMD Marie Emerald A. Cabigas, PhD., EPS-LRMS Bienvenido U. Tagolimot, Jr., EPS–ADM Samuel C. Silacan, EdD, CID Chief Joanette Clarpondel M. Caparaz, EPS – English Rone Ray M. Portacion, EdD, EPS – LRMS Maurita B. Barquez, EPS – MTB/Kindergarten Loida A. Intong, EdD, PSDS Agnes P. Gonzales, PDO II Vilma M. Inso, Librarian II
  • 3. 7 English Features of Academic Writing Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines This instructional material is collaboratively developed and reviewed by educators from public schools. We encourage teachers and other education stakeholders to email their feedback, comments, and recommendations to the Department of Education – Region 10 at region10@deped.gov.ph. Your feedback and recommendations are highly valued. Fourth Quarter-Module 1
  • 4. Introductory Message To our dear learners, Welcome to the first module of Quarter 4! You will be learning many things in this module that will help you develop your communication skill, particularly in academic writing. This module will provide you with an overview in the world of academic writing. A brief discussion about its features or characteristics will also be provided. Writing academically will help you analyze, convey understanding, think critically, and focus on technique and style. Before you will do the activities, you must familiarize the different set of headings and learning icons that will help you understand the lesson. This module has the following parts and corresponding icons: What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or competencies you are expected to learn in the module. What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to check what you already know about the lesson to take. If you get all the answers correct ( 100%), you may decideto skip this module. What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link the current lesson with the previous one. What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be introduced to you in various ways such as a story, a song, a poem, a problem opener, an activity or a situation. What is It This section provides a brief discussion of the lesson. This aims to help you discover and understand new concepts and skills. . What’s More This comprises activities for independent practice to solidify your understanding and skills of the topic You may check your answers to the exercises using the Answer Key at the end of the module. What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank sentence/paragraphto be filled in to process what you learned from the lesson.
  • 5. What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will help you transfer your new knowledge or skill into real life situations or concerns. Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your level of mastery in achieving the learning competency. . Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given to you to enrich your knowledge or skill of the lesson learned. This also tends retention of learned concepts. Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the module. At the end of this module, you will also find: The following are some reminders in using this module: 1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the module. Write your answers of the tests and exercises in your English activity notebook. 2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities included in the module. 3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task. 4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers. 5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next. 6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it. If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone. We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it! References This is a list of all sources used in developing this module.
  • 6. What I Need to Know - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 What I Know - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 What’s In - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 Activity 1: Remember Me! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 What’s New - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 Activity 2: Spot the Difference! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 What Is It - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 What’s More - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7 Activity 3: Expanded over Contracted - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7 What I Have Learned - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7 Activity 4: Watch Out! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7 What I Can Do - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8 Activity 5: Complete Me - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8 Assessment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9 Additional Activity - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11 Activity 6: Think It Over - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11 Answer Key - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12 References - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15 TABLE OF CONTENTS
  • 7. 1 What I Need to Know After reading this module, you should be able to distinguish the features of academic writing. (EN7WC-I-c-4.2) Specifically, you should also be able to: a. describe what academic writing is; b. identify the different features or characteristics of academic writing; and c. apply the unique features of academic writing. Prepare yourself for a wonderful learning experience. Be extra patient in accomplishing the tasks. But more importantly, have time to enjoy in answering them. Just remember that this will enrich you with important knowledge and skills in your academic journey. What I Know Directions: Draw a smiley face ( ) if the item is an example of an academic writing, or put a sad face ( ) if it is not. 1. novel 9. movie script 2. poem 10. personal diary 3. riddle 11. nursery rhyme 4. thesis 12. myth or legend 5. textbook 13. abstract report 6. song lyric 14. research paper 7. short play 15. idiomatic expression 8. news article S
  • 8. 2 What’s In Activity 1: REMEMBER ME! Before you start, I would like you to recall the past lesson. You have learned about asking thought provoking questions. This time, formulate three (3) thought provoking questions based on the topic in the box below. Write your answers in your English activity notebook. My three thought provoking questions: 1. _________________________________________________________? 2. _________________________________________________________? 3. _________________________________________________________? What’s New You are about to start learning more exciting activities. Have fun! Study the boxes of information below. A B Source: univ-biskra.dz Lesson 1 Features of Academic Writing Across the globe, suicide is a serious public health issue (Mann et al, 2005). There are severe emotional costs through loss of an acquaintance or loved one in addition to significant economic costs through loss of income and medical treatment (Corso et al, 2007). In the last 45 years, worldwide suicide rates have increased by 60% (World Health Organization, 2008). Consequently, the development of suicide prevention initiatives has become a global public health priority. Suicide is a serious problem. This is because if you lose somebody close to you, this can be very hard for you. It is also because suicide costs a lot of money to the economy due to losing members of the workforce and the cost of treating people who have attempted suicide. The number of people committing suicide. The number of people committing suicide has gone up a lot. It has gone up by 60% over the past 45 years. This means that people who work in public health all over the world need to come up with ideas that will prevent people from committing suicide. COVID-19 Pandemic
  • 9. 3 Activity 2: SPOT THE DIFFERENCE Compare the paragraphs in Boxes A and B. Which paragraph is clearer, more formal, concise, focused, structured, and backed up by evidence? Which paragraph is more conversational, informal and subjective? What Is It Based on Activity 2, you have observed that the paragraph in Box A is clearer, more formal, concise, focused, structured, and backed up by evidence. On the other hand, Box B is more conversational, informal and subjective. Therefore, Box A is more academic than Box B. What is Academic Writing? Academic writing is a formal style of writing. Its general purpose is to present information in order to display a clear understanding of a particular subject. The following are some examples of documents where academic writing is used: 1. Books 5. News Articles 2. Thesis 6. Research Paper 3. Abstract 7. Conference paper 4. Journals Features of Academic Writing 1. Formality is using formal language rather than everyday common language. It is achieved through: 1.1 Choosing expanded forms over contracted forms. Poor examples Improved can’t cannot doesn’t does not won’t will not I’ve I have Sentence: The policy does not permit illegal dealings.
  • 10. 4 1.2 Choosing one verb form over two-word verbs. Poor examples Improved mess up damage brought up raised give back return Sentence: The business sectors raised the questions of excluding tax payment from the dialogue. 1.3 Avoiding colloquial/trite/idiomatic expressions Examples of colloquial/trite/idiomatic expressions “stuff” “thing” “a lot of” “you know what I mean” “sort of” “kind of like” “It’s raining cats and dogs.” Sentence: With women, there is a great deal (instead of a lot of) pleasure to conform to a certain physical shape. 1.4 Choosing expanded terms over their abbreviated equivalents. Poor examples Improved ASAP as soon as possible romcom romantic comedy Sentence: The government wants it done as soon as possible. 2. Objectivity means that the writing must be impersonal. The main emphasis should be on the presented information and/or arguments rather than what you think about the issue. It is achieved through: 2.1 Avoiding the use of personal pronouns such as you, I and we.
  • 11. 5 Poor example Improved 1. We need to conduct the experiment. The researchers need to conduct the experiment. 2. You can easily forget how different life was 50 years ago. It is easy to forget how different life was 50 years ago. 2.2 Avoiding rhetorical questions. Poor example Improved 1. How can these problems be solved? Certain measures must be discovered to solve problems. 2.3 Avoiding “emotive language” that shows biases. Poor example Improved 1. The investigators were very shocked to see the outcome of the tests. The investigators did not expect the result. 3. Explicitness is the responsibility of the writer in English to make it clear to the reader how the various parts of the text are related. It is achieved through: 3.1Using different signaling words Comparison/similar ideas  Similarly, in the same way Contrast/opposite ideas  But, however, on the contrary Cause and effect  Consequently, as a result, because Sentence: One should notify any change of address to the Bonds and Stocks Office. Similarly, savings certificates should be re-registered with the Post Office. 3.2Citing/acknowledging sources of ideas Example: Suicide is a serious public health issue (Mann et al, 2005).
  • 12. 6 4. Caution is an important feature of academic writing which is the concept of cautious language, often called “hedging” or “vague language”. Caution is needed to avoid sweeping generalizations. It is achieved through: 4.1Using devices such as modal verbs, adverbs, or verbs Examples: Modal verbs would, may, can, might, should Adverbs of frequency often, sometimes, usually Verbs tend, suggest, think, believe, doubt Other devices: Modal adverbs e.g. certainly, definitely, clearly, probably, possibly, perhaps Modal adjectives e.g. certain, definite, clear, probable, possible Modal nouns e.g. assumption, possibility, probability That clauses e.g. It could be the case that… e.g. It might be suggested that… e.g. There is every hope that… To-clause + adjective e.g. It may be possible to obtain sufficient… e.g. It is important to develop an active… e.g. It is useful to study possible… Sentence NOT observing caution Sentence observing caution 1. The commitment to some of the social and economic concepts was less strong than it is now. It may be said that the commitment to some of the social and economic concepts was less strong than it is now. 2. Nowadays the urinary symptoms are of a lesser order. Nowadays the urinary symptoms seem to be of a lesser order. Source: Harley, J. Academic Writing and Publishing. New York; Routledge, 2008.
  • 13. 7 What’s More As given earlier, one important feature of academic writing is FORMALITY. One way to achieve it is by choosing expanded forms over contracted ones. Consider this activity below: Activity 3: EXPANDED OVER CONTRACTED Directions: In your English activity notebook, rewrite the following sentences by expanding the underlined contracted words. 1. We aren’t giving up. 2. Winning isn’t everything. 3. We didn’t want to have a dog. 4. Mr. Reyes doesn’t like snake. 5. We hadn’t played their team before. 6. They weren’t afraid to play our team. 7. Our class didn’t have any good ideas. 8. Our class couldn’t decide on a mascot. 9. Our school colors aren’t black and gold. 10.The crowd mustn’t forget to applaud both teams. What I Have Learned This time, let us check your ability on using the features of academic writing. Activity 4: WATCH OUT! Directions: Put a check () if the sentence observes the features of academic writing or put an ( ×) if it does not. Write your answers in your English activity notebook. 1. You should cite the sources you use properly. 2. You should avoid using different signaling words. 3. You should use slang words (e.g. wanna, gonna, fab).
  • 14. 8 4. You should avoid emotive language that shows biases. 5. You should place the main emphasis on the information. 6. You should make use of idiomatic expressions more often. 7. You should not demonstrate your understanding of the source material. 8. You should justify your position and provide evidence for the claims you make. 9. You should use one word verbs (e.g. educate) rather than phrasal verbs (e.g. bring up). 10. Simpler words are preferable than complex words (e.g. make is better than produce or manufacture). What I Can Do Activity 5: COMPLETE ME Directions: The table below is composed of sentences that are examples of academic writing. Some of the words are underlined for you to analyze what feature of academic writing it indicates, and give evidence that proves your point. Copy and complete the table in your paper. Number 1 is already done for you. Sentence Feature of Academic Writing Evidence 1. Consequently, the development of suicide prevention initiatives has become a global public health priority. Explicitness Using different signaling words. 2. Staying at home during this pandemic probably stops the spreading of COVID 19. 3. The President did not expect about the
  • 15. 9 fast spreading of the virus. 4. Young people should obey the government health protocols. 5. This issue has been raised by many scientists. Assessment Congratulations! You are done with your lesson about the different features of academic writing.Let us now try to check your understanding by answering the following activities. A. Directions: Read the statements below and answer the questions that follow. For items 1, 3, 5, & 7 choose only the letter of the answer. For items 2, 4, 6, & 8 identify what feature of academic writing is used. 1. Which of the above statements observes good academic writing? 2. What feature of academic writing is used? 3. Which of the above statements observes good academic writing? 4. What feature of academic writing is used? A. The patient needs to be rushed to the hospital ASAP. B. The patient needs to be rushed to the hospital as soon as possible. A. The researchers need to conduct an experiment to find the cure for the virus. B. We need to conduct an experiment to find the cure for the virus. A. The coronavirus is transmitted through droplets from one infected individual to another. B. According to the study conducted by the World Health Organization, coronavirus is transmitted through droplets from one infected individual to another.
  • 16. 10 5. Which of the above statements observes good academic writing? 6. What feature of academic writing is used? 7. Which of the above statements observes good academic writing? 8. What feature of academic writing is used. B. Directions: Read the selection below and answer the questions that follow. Source: examples.com/education/academic-essay-examples.html 9. Which paragraph can you find the academic writing feature of formality? 10. Copy the sentence that supports your answer. 11.Which paragraph can you find the academic writing feature of objectivity? 12.Copy the sentence that supports your answer. 13.Which paragraph can you find the academic writing feature of explicitness? 14.Copy the sentence that supports your answer. 15.Which paragraph can you find the academic writing feature of caution? 16.Copy the sentence that supports your answer. A. During this time, issues about non-communicable disease are of less importance. B. During this time, issues about non-communicable diseases seem to be of less importance. Test Anxiety (1) Test anxiety is normally understood as a form of debilitating anxiety, although how it is measured varies. Certain measures must be discovered in order to address the problem. (2) Evidence points to the fact that in general, test anxiety lowers performance slightly. During that time, some studies have reported that test anxiety does not lead to lower results. However, these findings are not likely to be true for all students. (3) Evidence points to the fact that in general, there is a possibility that test anxiety lowers performance slightly. This relationship has been studied well for over sixty years. (4) While the question of anxiety has been studied for many years, researchers need to further conduct the study as soon as possible in order to address the issue. Test anxiety is of special interest to educators and students.
  • 17. 11 Additional Activity The following activity is designed to enrich your learning on Features of Academic Writing. Use your critical thinking skills in analyzing sentences and paragraphs. Activity 6: THINK IT OVER Directions: Copy the table below that has columns of the four features of academic writing. Then, read the news article entitled “How the Philippines is Fighting COVID-19” by Anna Malindog-Uy dated July 5, 2020. Pick out the word/s or sentences that are indicators of the Features of Academic Writing and write them in the column where they belong. Formality Objectivity Explicitness Caution Source: https://theaseanpost.com/article/how-Philippines.fighting-covid-19?amp How The Philippines Is Fighting COVID-19 After more than three months of hard lockdowns, the Philippines is now trying to ease quarantine restrictions for its economy to bounce back. While the focus is on saving lives and looking after the health and well-being of every Filipino, developing economies like the Philippines with a population of around 109 million people – a high percentage of which come from hand-to-mouth households – simply cannot afford the use of containment measures like hard lockdowns for the entire country indefinitely. Hence, the government has considered steps to safety and gradually reopen the economy. As the Philippines reopens its economy by easing out restrictions after successful lockdowns, it has experienced a reversed trend in the number of COVID-19 positive cases. The number of deaths has been reduced to single-digit, while the number of positive cases has increased significantly to three-digit. This reversal is somewhat expected because more people are now back on the streets. One of the contributing factors to the rise in COVID-19 positive cases is the influx of returning Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), of which some have tested positive upon arrival in the Philippines. For instance, as of July 2, out of the 99,353 returning OFWs, 2,424 were confirmed as being COVID-19 positive.
  • 18. 12 What’s More 1. We are not giving up. 2. Winning is not everything. 3. We did not want to have a dog. 4. Mr. Reyes does not like snakes. 5. We had not played their team before. 6. They were not afraid to play our team. 7. Our class did not have any good ideas. 8. Our class could not decide on a mascot. 9. Our school colors are not black and gold. 10. The crowd must not forget to applaud both teams. Answer Key What I Know 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. What’s In Possible answers: 1. How does COVID-19 affect the economy? 2. Why does COVID-19 spread so fast? 3. How does the government respond to the COVID-19 pandemic? What’s New Box A is clear, formal, concise, focused, structural and backed up by evidence. On the other hand, Box B is conversational, informal, and subjective.
  • 19. 13 What I Can Do Sentence Feature of Academic Writing Evidence 1. Consequently, the development of suicide prevention initiates has become a global public health priority. Explicitness Using different signaling words. 2. Staying at home during this pandemic probably stops the spreading of COVID 19. Caution Using modal verbs, adverbs or verbs 3. The President did not expect about the fast spreading of the virus. Objectivity Avoiding emotive language that shows biases. 4. Young people should obey the government health protocols. Caution Using modal verbs, adverbs or verbs. 5. This issue has been raised by many scientists. Formality Choosing one verb form over two-word verbs. Additional Activities Formality Objectivity Explicitness Caution can not The Philippines is now trying to ease out quarantine restrictions for its economy to bounce back. The government has considered steps to safety & gradually reopen the economy. It has experienced a reverse trend in the number of COVID- 19 positive. Hence somewhat
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