Lesson 1

Question 1

d- a type of text or writing that is written by professionals in a given field and is also intended for a scholarly audience.
- Language in _____ must be formal and contain words and terms specific to the field.
- A list of valid and reliable references must also be included, indicating where the author obtained the information used in the article.
- The primary goal of _____ is co inform the audience while providing non-biased information and providing solid evidence to back up the writer’s claims.
- Heavily incorporates vocabulary that is/are specific to or intended for a specific field.
To avoid plagiarism, sources of evidence and research must be cited both in-text and in the reference list when writing academic text.

Answer 1

Academic Text

Question 2

Unlike fiction or journalistic writing, the overall ____ of an academic text is formal and logical (Introduction, Body, and Conclusion). It must be cohesive and possess a logically organized flow of ideas; this means that various parts are connected to form a unified whole.

Answer 2

STRUCTURE

Question 3

The overall ____ 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.

Answer 3

TONE

Question 4

________ 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 all questions

Answer 4

CITATION

Question 5

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

Answer 5

COMPLEXITY

Question 6

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

Question 7

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.

Answer 7

THESIS-DRIVEN

Question 8

What are the three (3) Structure of an Academic Text?

Answer 8

• Introduction
• Body
• Conclusion

Question 9

• Identify the topic/purpose
• Orientate the reader
• Thesis statement

Answer 9

Introduction

Question 10

• Several paragraphs (depending on the length of the assignment)
• Provide more detailed information about the topic
• Include examples, statistics, graphs, tables, charts to support ideas
• Analyze the evidence
• provide evidence

Answer 10

Body

Question 11

• Restate thesis statement
• Summarise main points
• Include final insights and recommendations

Answer 11

Conclusion

Question 12

What does IMRaD mean?

Answer 12

Introduction-Method-Results and Discussion

Question 13

Descriptive information that lets readers search for an article.

T A A K

Answer 13

Title, Author, Abstract, Keywords

Question 14

• What is the context for this project?
• How does it fit in with other research on tne topic?
• What is the research question?

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Introduction

Question 15

What did the author(s) do to answer the research question?

Answer 15

Methods

Question 16

• What was the answer to the question?
• This is often shown in tables and figures.

Answer 16

Results

Question 17

• What is the significance of this project?
• How does it fit in with what else is known about the topic?

Answer 17

Discussion and Conclusion

Question 18

• Materials the author(s) cited when writing this paper.
• the first you mention in the paper you must put first in the ____ list

Answer 18

References

Question 19

Discussion and Conclusion asks about?

Answer 19

SO WHAT?

Question 20

Results asks about?

Answer 20

WHAT?

Question 21

Methods asks about?

Answer 21

HOW?

Question 22

Introduction asks about?

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WHY?

Question 23

• They state critical questions and issues.
• They provide facts and evidence from credible sources
• They use precise and accurate words for clarity while being mindful that jargon is not used excessively or inappropriately
• They avoid using colloquial expressions.
• They take an objective point-of-view and avoid being personal and subjective.
• They list references.
• They use hedging or cautious language to tone down their claims.

Answer 23

CONTENT AND STYLE OF ACADEMIC TEXT

Question 24

• Determine which type of academic text (article, review, thesis, etc.) you are reading.
• Determine and establish your purpose for reading
• Identify the author’s purpose for writing.
• Predict or infer the main idea or argument of the text based on its title.
• Identify your attitude towards the author and the text.
• State what you already know and what you want to learn about the topic.
• Determine the target audience.
• Check the publication date for relevance. It should have been published at most five years earlier than the current year.
• Use a concept map or any appropriate graphic organizer to note your existing ideas and knowledge on the topic.

Answer 24

Before Reading

Question 25

* Annotate important parts of the text. * Write key words or phrases on the margins in bullet form. * Write a symbol on the page margin where important information is found. * Write brief notes on the margin. * Write questions on information that you find confusing. * Write what you already know about the ideas. * Write the limitations of the author's arguments. * Write notes on the reliability of the text. * Comment on the author's biases. * Use a concept map or any appropriate graphic organizer to note down the ideas being explained. * Identify the evidence or supporting arguments presented by the author and check their validity and relevance. * Identify the findings and note the appropriateness of the research method used.

Answer 25

During Reading

Question 26

* Reflect on what you have read. * React on some parts of the text through writing. * Discuss some parts with your teacher or classmates. * Link the main idea to the text that you already know.

Answer 26

After Reading

Question 27

What are the two (2) Reading Strategies?

Answer 27

- SQ3R Method - KWL Method

Question 28

SQ3R means?

Answer 28

survey, question, read, recite, and review

Question 29

This **useful strategy aids reading comprehension** and is especially helpful for difficult textbook material.

Answer 29

sq3r reading method

Question 30

Before you begin a new chapter, **skim the material and get a feel for the main topics** and ideas in the text. The process below should take 5-10 minutes.

Answer 30

SURVEY

Question 31

Use _____ **to guide your reading.** Take the first heading in the chapter and turn it into a ____ before reading the paragraphs in that section.

Answer 31

QUESTION

Question 32

As you ___ **look for answers** to the questions you created. Use the following tips when reading: Usually the first sentence of each paragraph states the main idea. Look for transition words such as next, for example, in contrast, in addition, to help you follow the author’s point.

Answer 32

READ

Question 33

After reading, **look at the questions** you created or those at the end of the chapter. Can you answer them? If you cannot, go back, reread the appropriate sections, and take notes.

Answer 33

RECITE

Question 34

After you study new material, it is **extremely important to conduct an overall _____ within 24 hours for maximum comprehension** and memory. You can lose 80% of what you have learned if you do not review within the next day.

Answer 34

REVIEW

Question 35

KWL means?

Answer 35

Know, Want-to-know, and Learned

Question 36

is an **effective way to read with purpose.** _____ is easy to apply and can lead to significant improvement in your ability to learn efficiently and to retain what you have learned.

Answer 36

k-w-l method

Question 37

- Before reading, **assess and record** what you know - Write down what you know about the text's topic

Answer 37

Know

Question 38

- **Set a purpose for your reading.** What do you want to learn from the text? As you read, maintain focus on your purpose

Answer 38

Want-to-Know

Question 39

- After reading, reflect, note, and review what you learned from your reading

Answer 39

Learned

Question 40

**a brief summary of a research** article, thesis, review, conference proceeding, or any in-depth analysis of a particular subject and is often used to help the reader quickly ascertain the paper's purpose.

Answer 40

Abstract

Question 41

**a way of summarizing** in which the tone, proportions, and meaning of the original text are maintained. Its length can vary greatly; it **can be 100-200 words** or approximately one-fifth to one-sixth of the length of the original reading.

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Précis

Question 42

**a short overview of the main points of a text.** The purpose of this is to quickly give the reader or listener an idea of what this material is saying.

Answer 42

Summary

Question 43

As mentioned earlier, the structure and organization of an abstract, a précis, or a summary depends on how it will be used. For instance, the ____ paper **usually contains 150 to 300 words.** It does not use any citation, does not include specific result statistics, and is last to be written.

Answer 43

RESEARCH ABSTRACT

Question 44

In terms of structure, a research abstract generally follows the given allocation of words (also provide how many percent each) | R R M M C

Answer 44

Rationale (around 20%) Research problems (around 10%) Methodology (around 20%) Major findings (around 40%) Conclusion and implications (around 10%)

Question 45

- **The sentence that states the main idea** of a writing assignment and helps control the ideas within the paper. It is not merely a topic. It **often reflects an opinion or judgment** that a writer has made about a reading or personal experience. - In academic text, the thesis statement is usually **presented in the abstract or executive summary** or found at the last part of the introduction. It is written in a declarative sentence. - general idea

Answer 45

Thesis Statement

Question 46

- a sentence that **summarizes the main idea of a paragraph.** It is usually the first sentence in a paragraph. Also known as a focus sentence, it encapsulates or organizes an entire paragraph. - In academic writing, topic sentence describes the point of a paragraph; in other words, it is the main idea of a paragraph. It can be located in at the beginning, in the middle, or at last part of a paragraph.

Answer 46

Topic Sentence

Question 47

Topic Sentence is also known as?

Answer 47

Focus Sentence

Question 48

A précis or summary for a non-research academic text generally **condenses information into 15 to 30 percent of the original text.**

Answer 48

SUMMARY OR EXPOSITORY TEXTS

Question 49

In simple terms, what is Abstract?

Answer 49

Condensed version

Question 50

In simple terms, what is Precis?

Answer 50

Concise statement

Question 51

In simple terms, what is Summary?

Answer 51

Shorten version that needs paraphrasing

Question 52

In simple terms, what is well-written text?

Answer 52

The structure; appropriateness of language use; and proper grammar, punctuation, spelling, and format

Question 53

thesis statement is replaced by?

Answer 53

purpose statement