ENG104 Lesson 1

Question 1

It is a written language that provides information, containing ideas and concepts related to a particular discipline. Examples include essays, research papers, reports, projects, articles, theses, and dissertations.

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Academic Text

Question 2

7 items

Nature and Characteristics of an Academic Text:

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1. Structure
2. Tone
3. Language
4. Citation
5. Complexity
6. Evidence-based Arguments
7. Thesis-driven

Question 3

The basic _________ that is used by an academic text consists of three (3) parts:
Introduction
Body
Conclusion

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Structure

Question 4

This refers to the attitude conveyed in a piece of writing. The arguments of others are fairly presented and with an appropriate narrative ____. When presenting a position or argument that disagrees with one’s perspectives, describe the argument accurately without loaded or biased language.

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Tone

Question 5

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.

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Language

Question 6

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.

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Citation

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An academic text addresses complex issues that require higher-order thinking skills to comprehend.

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Complexity

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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.

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Evidence-based Arguments

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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.

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Thesis-driven

Question 10

10 items

Features of an Academic Text:

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1. Complex
2. Formal
3. Precise
4. Objective
5. Explicit
6. Accurate
7. Hedging
8. Responsible
9. Organize
10. Plan

Question 11

Written language has no longer words, it is lexically more varied vocabulary.

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Complex

Question 12

Written texts are shorter and the language has more grammatical complexity, including more subordinate clauses and more passives.

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Complex

Question 13

It should avoid colloquial words and expressions.

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Formal

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Colloquial language includes slang, along with abbreviations, contractions, idioms, turns-of-phrase, and other informal words and phrases known to most native speakers of a language or dialect.

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Formal

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Facts are given accurately and precisely.

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Precise

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It has fewer words that emphasize on the information you want to give and the arguments you want to make.

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Objective

Question 17

Mostly use nouns (adjectives), rather than verbs (adverbs)

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Objective

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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.

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Explicit

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Uses vocabulary accurately

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Accurate

Question 20

Most subjects have words with narrow specific meanings

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Accurate

Question 21

It is necessary to make decisions about your stance on a particular subject, or the strength of the claims you are making.

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Hedging

Question 22

You must be responsible for and must be able to provide evidence and justification for any claims you make.

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Responsible

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Well-organized

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Organize

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It flows easily from one section to the next in a logical fashion.

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Organize

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Well-planned.

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Plan

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It usually takes place after research and evaluation, according to specific purpose and plan.

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Plan

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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

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Academic Language

Question 28

is the set of vocabulary that allows us to **communicate** with others in the context of **regular daily conversations**.

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Social Language

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Also known as the **non-academic language**

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Social Language

Question 30

In textbooks, research papers, conferences in spoken/written form

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Academic Language

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In everyday spoken/written form interactions in

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Social Language

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Used in school/work conversations

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Academic Language

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For everyday conversation

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Social Language

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Appropriate for written papers, classwork, homework

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Academic Language

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Used to write to friends, family, or for other social purposes

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Social Language

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Very formal and more sophisticated in its expressions, such ''appropriate,'' ''implementation''

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Academic Language

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Informal, such as words like ''cool,'' ''guy,'' ''kidding'')

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Social Language

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Do not use slang

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Academic Language

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Can use slang expressions

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Social Language

Question 40

Uses a variety of terms

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Academic Language

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Can be repetitive

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Social Language

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Uses sentences

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Academic Language

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Can use phrases

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Social Language

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Sentences begin with appropriate transitions, like, ''moreover'' or ''in addition'')

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Academic Language

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Sentences don't follow grammar conventions necessarily, with phrases like, ''you're hungry?''

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Social Language

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# 4 items Examples of Academic Texts:

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1. Articles 2. Conference Papers 3. Reviews 4. Theses, Dissertations

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Published in scholarly journals, offer results of research and development that can either impact the academic community or provide relevance to nation-building

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Articles

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Presented in scholastic conferences, and may be revised as articles for possible publication in scholarly journals

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Conference Papers

Question 49

Provide evaluation or reviews of works published in scholarly journals

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Reviews

Question 50

Personal researches written by a candidate for a college or university degree

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Theses, Dissertations

Question 51

# 3 items Characteristics of Academic Language:

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1. Formal 2. Objective 3. Impersonal

Question 52

This means it is **unbiased**. It should be **based on facts and evidence** and are not influenced by personal feelings.

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Objective

Question 52

It should **not sound conversational or casual**. Colloquial, idiomatic, slang or journalistic expressions should particularly be avoided.

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Formal

Question 53

This involves **avoiding the personal pronouns** ‘I’ and ‘we’. For example, instead of writing ‘I will show’, you might write ‘this report will show’. The second person, ‘you’, is also to be avoided.

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Impersonal

Question 54

# 5 items Factors to Consider in Writing Academic Text:

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* State critical questions and issues. * Provide facts and evidence from credible sources; list references * Use precise and accurate words while avoiding jargons and colloquial expressions. * Take an objective point-of-view and avoid being personal and subjective. * Use hedging or cautious language to tone down their claims.