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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 pointof-
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:


1. 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.
2. Formal
- Should avoid colloquial words and expressions.
3. Precise
- Facts are given accurately and precisely.
4. 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)
5. 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.
6. Accurate
- Uses vocabulary accurately
- Most subjects have words with narrow specific meanings.
7. Hedging
- It is necessary to make decisions about your stance on a particular subject, or the
strength of the claims you are making.
8. Responsible
- You must be responsible for and must be able to provide evidence and justification
for any claims you make.
9. Organize
- Well-organized.
- It flows easily from one section to the next in a logical fashion.
10. Plan
- Well-planned.
- It usually takes place after research and evaluation, according to specific purpose
and plan.
Purposes in Reading an Academic Text:
1. To locate a main idea;
2. To scan for information;
3. To identify gaps in existing studies;
4. To connect new ideas to existing ones;
5. To gain more pieces of information;
6. To support a particular writing assignment; and,
7. To deeply understand an existing idea.

Factors to Consider in Writing Academic Text:


1. State critical questions and issues;
2. Provide facts and evidence from credible sources;
3. Use precise and accurate words while avoiding jargon;
4. Take an objective point of view;
5. List references; and,
6. Use cautious language.

Academic 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.) Students who master academic
language is more likely to be successful in academic and professional settings.

Social language is the set of vocabulary that allows us to communicate with others in
the context of regular daily conversations.
Here are some of the differences between social and academic language includes:

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