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    Academic

    Language used
    from
    Various Disciplines
    Nature and Characteristics of an Academic
    Text
    An academic text is a written language that provides
    information, which contain
    ideas and concepts that are related to the particular
    discipline. Essay, Research Paper,
    Report, Project, Article, Thesis, and Dissertation are
    considered as academic texts.
    Structure
    The basic structure that is used by an academic
    text is consist of three (3) parts
    introduction, body, and conclusion which is
    formal and logical. This kind of structure
    enables the reader to follow the argument and
    navigate the text. In academic writing a
    clear structure and a logical flow are imperative to
    a cohesive text.
    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 accurately
    without loaded or biased language.
    Language
    It is important to 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 area of study may also be
    used,
    however, it does not mean using “big words” just for the sake
    of doing so.
    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 quoted text that
    have been used in a paper as a defense against
    allegations of plagiarism.
    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 within, and often
    external to a specific discipline.
    Thesis-driven

    The starting point of an academic text is a particular


    perspective, idea or position
    applied to the chosen research problem, such as
    establishing, proving, or disproving
    solutions to the questions posed for the topic.
    Features of
    Academic Texts
    COMPLEX

    - Written language has no longer words,


    it is lexically more varied vocabulary.
    - Written texts are shorter and the
    language has more grammatical
    complexity,
    including more subordinate clauses and
    more passives.
    Formal

    - Should avoid colloquial


    words and expressions
    Precise

    Facts are given accurately


    and precisely.
    Objective

    - has fewer words that emphasize on 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 one section to the next in
    a logical fashion.
    Plan

    - Well-planned.
    - It usually takes place after research and
    evaluation, according to specific
    purpose and plan.
    Purposes in Reading an Academic Text
    To locate a main idea;

    To scan for information;


    To identify gaps in existing studies;
    To connect new ideas to existing ones;

    To gain more pieces of information;


    To support a particular writing assignment; and

    To deeply understand an existing idea

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