course outcome 1

Question 1

1. Adheres to rules of language use
   and mechanics.
2. Complete list of references used in
   developing the academic paper.
3. Has introduction, body, and
   conclusion.
4. Has trustworthy sources which are
   properly cited.
5. Showcases coherence and
   cohesion.
6. Has concepts and theories that are
   related to the specific discipline the
   paper is trying to explore.
7. An academic text is normally formal in form and
   structure

Answer 1

nature and characteristics of academic text

Question 2

clearly structured
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logically developed
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analytic
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based on sources
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explicit
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uses formal language,
cautious, and objective

Answer 2

hat an academic text is

Question 3

introduction
methodology
results
discussion

Answer 3

IMRaD

Question 4

introduction (hook, bg info, thesis statement)
body (topic sentence, supporting evidence, analysis and explanation, transition)
conclusion (restatement of thesis, summary of main points, closing statement)

Answer 4

three-part essay

Question 5

1. To explore new ideas and to connect them to existing ones.
2. To acquire more information
3. To get more ideas for a particular writing task
4. To get more understanding on existing ideas
5. To seek gaps in existing studies

Answer 5

general purpose of reading an academic text

Question 6

1. Annotating
   2.Contextualizing
   3.Reflecting on challenges to your beliefs and values
   4.Paraphrasing
   5.Outlining
   6.Summarizing
2. Exploring the figurative language
3. Looking for patterns of opposition
4. Evaluating the logic of the argument
5. Recognizing emotional manipulation
6. Judging the writer’s credibility
7. Analyzing the writing in other disciplines

Answer 6

critical reading strategies

Question 6

1. What do I plan on learning?
2. What pieces of information do I particularly need?
3. What is my purpose for reading this text?

Answer 6

questions before reading an academic text

Question 7

1. Try to respond to its arguments
2. Try to connect it to real-life
   experiences and applications
3. Try to question its assumptions
4. It requires more focus and
   understanding

Answer 7

critical reading strategies

Question 8

First, locate the thesis
statement of the text
Second, locate the topic
sentences of each
paragraph

Answer 8

ways of ensuring the accuracy of understanding a reading text

Question 9

Summarizes the entire text.
- Concise and clear statement
- Presents the main argument or central idea of
an essay or research paper.

Answer 9

thesis statement

Question 10

1. expresses a clear and focused main idea or
   argument.
2. presents a claim that the writer will support or
   prove.
3. The thesis statement is never expressed as a
   question.
4. Pay attention to language use.
   Key words: “argue,” “claim,” “support,” “prove,” or
   “demonstrate”

Answer 10

locating thesis statement

Question 11

1. unifies the content of the essay by stating the
   main idea of the paper.
2. limits the scope of the essay
3. Expresses the writer’s opinion about the topic
4. Represents a promise to the reader that everything
   in the thesis will be explained and supported

Answer 11

roles of thesis statement

Question 12

Summarizes the idea of the paragraph.

Answer 12

topic sentence

Question 13

1. Presents the main point of the
   paragraph
2. It can be found at the beginning,
   middle, or last part of the paragraph

Answer 13

characteristics of a topic sentence

Question 14

1. Most authors usually state the topic sentence at the beginning of the
   paragraph.
2. Check the writing style of the author.
3. Identify the purpose of the paragraph.
4. Identify the topic of the paragraph.

Answer 14

strategies in locating the topic sentence