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The Language use in academic writing.pptx
1. LANGUAGE USE IN
ACADEMIC WRITING
Lesson 2- ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES
CASYLOU B. MARAGGUN
2. OBJECTIVES:
â˘DETERMINE LANGUAGE STYLES IN ACADEMIC
WRITING
â˘DIFFERENTIATE LANGUAGE STYLE USED IN
ACADEMIC TEXTS FROM VARIOUS DISCIPLINES;
AND
â˘CONSTRUCT PARAGRAPHS USING ACADEMIC
LANGUAGE
3. LETâS RECALL
⢠A well-structured text enables the reader to follow the
argument and navigate the text
⢠A clear structure and logical flow are imperative to a
cohesive text
⢠Most academic texts follow established structures such
as: the three-part essay structure and the IMRaD
structure
⢠Structure should be considered on all levels of text so; you
will also find information on structuring paragraphs.
4. SPOT THE DIFFERENCE
⢠DIRECTIONS: What is the difference in the following pairs of
sentences? EXPLAIN YOUR ANSWER.
PAIR 1
S1:It was raining cats and dogs
S2:It was raining very heavily.
PAIR2
S3: We believe the practice is unsustainable.
S4: It is believed the practice is unsustainable.
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6. â˘IT IS DIFFERENT IN VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE
FROM THE EVERYDAY SPOKEN ENGLISH OF SOCIAL
INTERACTIONS.EACH TYPE OF COMMUNICATION
(BOTH ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL) HAS ITâS
PURPOSE, AND NEITHER IS SUPERIOR TO THE
OTHER.
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16. DIRECTIONS:WHAT DO YOU THINK IS THE MOST
CORRECT ANSWER IN THE FOLLOWING
INSTANCES.
1. Instead of the informal âI have readâ, use (I think, The essay has)
2. The phrase âturn out to beâ is informal. Instead, use (become, end up)
3. Instead of âpaid forâ, use (given,funded)
4. âJobâ is a little too informal.Instead write (role,gig)
5. Instead of âfunnyâuse (laughable,ironic)
6. Instead of âpickedâ outâ,use (selected,taken)
7. Rather than âstand forâ write (be,represent)
8. The term âmusic fansâ is informal.Instead, use (audience,goers)
9. As a substitute for âkillingâ,use (assassination,political murder)
10. Instead of âgiven offâ, use (created, done)