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Module 1 Lesson 1 Notes

An academic text is a structured written work that conveys information related to a specific discipline, typically comprising an introduction, body, and conclusion. It emphasizes a formal tone, clear language, proper citation, and evidence-based arguments while addressing complex issues. Key features include complexity, precision, objectivity, and organization, all of which contribute to the text's clarity and coherence.

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Module 1 Lesson 1 Notes

An academic text is a structured written work that conveys information related to a specific discipline, typically comprising an introduction, body, and conclusion. It emphasizes a formal tone, clear language, proper citation, and evidence-based arguments while addressing complex issues. Key features include complexity, precision, objectivity, and organization, all of which contribute to the text's clarity and coherence.

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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 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.
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.

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