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This document provides an overview of the nature of academic texts. It discusses key differences between academic and non-academic writing such as the intended audience being academics versus the general public, the use of complex sentences and formal language in academic writing, and subject-specific vocabulary. The document also outlines common elements found in texts like subject, purpose, audience, point of view, style, and tone. Readers are asked to evaluate samples of different writing assignments and compare texts based on these elements.
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Academic writing is a formal style intended for scholarly audiences. It relies on research and evidence rather than personal opinions. Examples include research papers and dissertations. Academic writing has a rigid structure, aims to inform readers with unbiased information backed by evidence, and uses field-specific vocabulary and citations. In contrast, non-academic writing is less formal and can be subjective, aiming to inform, entertain, or persuade broader audiences. Examples include newspapers, magazines, and blogs. Academic language is the formal, objective, impersonal, and precise language used in academic texts and classrooms.
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Some times lecturers don't give you good notes. so use it and get a A grade. Good Luck :)
The Ten Features of English Academic Writing
The document outlines 10 key features of academic writing:
1) It uses more complex language than spoken language with longer words, denser vocabulary, and more grammatical structures.
2) It maintains a formal tone by avoiding colloquial words and expressions.
3) It precisely conveys facts and figures without ambiguity.
4) It remains objective and focuses on information rather than personal views or the reader/writer.
5) It makes explicit the relationships between different parts of the text using signaling words.
6) It cautiously qualifies claims using hedging techniques common in some fields.
7) Writers must justify any claims or conclusions and demonstrate understanding of sources.
8) It is well
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- Social sciences use formal, objective, and technical language. Words are precise with little emotion.
- Natural sciences use precise terminology related to empirical study. Language is factual and objective without personal views.
- Humanities use formal language to discuss broad topics. Analysis and interpretation are common. Language reflects the discipline studied like literature, history, or philosophy.
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This document discusses the key characteristics of academic texts. It begins by explaining that academic texts have a formal, objective tone and precise language. They are aimed at an academic audience and follow a clear structure. The document then provides more details on the structure, language, citation practices, complexity, and thesis-driven nature of academic texts. It emphasizes that academic texts must be well-organized, planned, and supported by evidence from credible sources.
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This document provides information about academic texts, including their purpose, structure, and style. It notes that academic texts are formal writings intended to convey information on concepts and theories related to a specific discipline. They typically have an introduction, body, and conclusion structure and include information from credible sources cited properly. The purpose of reading academic texts includes locating main ideas, gaining information, identifying gaps, and supporting writing assignments. Authors of academic texts state critical questions, provide evidence from credible sources, use precise language, take an objective point of view, and list references. Examples of academic texts include research papers, theses, dissertations, journal articles, and conference papers.
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This document discusses English for academic and professional purposes. It begins by outlining the learning objectives, which are to differentiate between academic and non-academic texts, examine the nature and characteristics of academic texts, recognize academic language use, analyze and evaluate academic texts based on language.
The document then defines academic texts as those that provide information on concepts and theories within a specific discipline, such as research papers, theses, journals and reports. It notes academic texts have a formal, logical structure and cohesive flow of ideas. They also use an appropriate tone to fairly present arguments without bias. Language in academic texts is unambiguous, uses clear topic sentences and formal third-person perspective, along with discipline-specific terminology. Academic texts
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This document discusses the differences between informal, semi-formal, and formal levels of language and their appropriate uses. It notes that while personal experiences and opinions are valid in academic writing, they must be placed in a wider context and analyzed objectively rather than emotionally. The document provides guidance on when it may or may not be appropriate to use first-person pronouns in academic writing based on the assignment and professor's preferences. It also reviews key aspects of writing good topic sentences for paragraphs such as introducing the topic, making a point, and having an appropriate scope.
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The document provides examples of rubrics from various colleges and universities. It includes rubrics for writing, oral presentations, critical thinking, science, social science, fine arts, and other subject areas. The rubrics generally describe performance levels on a scale, such as levels 1 through 4 or 6, with higher numbers indicating superior performance. Criteria addressed in the rubrics include areas like thesis/focus, organization, development, style, delivery, use of sources, and mechanics. The document serves as a compilation of existing rubric examples that could be adapted or referenced.
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Nature of academic texts
- 2. WHAT YOU KNOW 1. What is the easiest writing assignment you have done so far? 2. How about the most difficult writing assignment you have done? 3. What do you think made the writing assignment difficult or easy? 2
- 4. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF ACADEMIC WRITING? 4
- 5. How is academic writing different from other kinds of writing? 5 Academic Non-academic Audience Academics The general public or friends and family Content Serious thought Of general interest or personal Style Complex sentence with considerable variety in construction Formal language is expected and colloquial expressions are not acceptable Mostly simple sentences joined by conjunctions such as “and” or “but” Colloquial words or expressions are acceptable (“stuff” “sort of” or “thing”) Structure Clear and well planned, logical flow Less likely to be as clear and organized Grammar Likely to be error free Freer use of grammar. Not always complete sentences Vocabulary Subject-specific terms and academic language used accurately Everyday vocabulary. Use of short forms, idioms and slang to some extent
- 6. 6 Read and evaluate the four texts. An Excerpt from Amy Tan’s Mother Tongue A Letter of Invitation A Legal Document Why Do They Say That Our English Is Bad?
- 7. 7 Fill out the table comparing the four texts. (30-40 minutes) Text A Text B Text C Text D What is the text about? What is the writer’s goal in writing the text? Who is the target reader of the text? What is the point of view used in the text? How much does the writer know of the subject? How did the writer organize the text? Did the writer write in a formal or informal manner? How did the writer choose the words and organize the sentences?
- 8. ELEMENTS OF A TEXT 1. Subject 2. Purpose 3. Audience 4. Point of view 5. Style 6. Tone 8
- 9. SUBJECT It refers to what the text is about. 9
- 10. PURPOSE The reason the writer composes the text. 10
- 11. AUDIENCE The individual or group whom the writer intends to address. 11
- 12. POINT OF VIEW It refers to who is telling or narrating a story. (First Person, Second Person, Third Person) 12
- 13. STYLE It refers to the manner in which an author presents information and ideas. 13
- 14. TONE The attitude the writer conveys about the text’s subject. 14