Lesson 1: Fundamentals of Reading Academic Texts

Question 1

a critical, objective, specialized text written by experts in a given field using formal language

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academic text

Question 2

academic text is based on facts with ____ basis

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solid basis

Question 3

why does academic text take time to publish?

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because of intense writing and review

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Samples of Academic Text:

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1. articles
2. conference papers
3. reviews
4. theses, dissertations
5. essays

Question 5

Type of Academic Text

published in scholarly journals, it offers results of research and development

Answer 5

articles

Question 6

Type of Academic Text

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

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conference papers

Question 7

Type of Academic Text

provide evaluation of works published in scholarly journals

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reviews

Question 8

Type of Academic Text

personal researches written by candidate for a college

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theses, dissertations

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Type of Academic Text

vary in length and formality

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essay

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what format does academic texts usually follow?

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introduction-body-conclusion

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structure used in research papers/scholarly journals?

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introduction-method-results and discussion (IMRaD) format

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a text published quickly an can be written by anyone

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non-academic text

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what language is used in non-academic text?

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informal, casual and may contain slang

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does non-academic text have credentials listed and author?

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it might not be provided

Question 15

sample of non-academic text:

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1. periodicals
2. journal/diary entries
3. informal reviews
4. blogs
5. text messages

Question 16

Type of Non-Academic Text

published in a series such as newspapers and magazines

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periodicals

Question 17

Type of Non-Academic Text

the writer narrates his/her personal experiences

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journal/diary entries

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reactions/reviews on something read or watched; seen on book covers

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informal reviews

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Type of Non-Academic Text

regularly updated websites

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blogs

Question 20

Type of Non-Academic Text

electronic communications end and received

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text messages

Question 21

AUDIENCE

academic: _______, non-academic: __________

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academia, mass public

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PURPOSE

academic: _______, non-academic: __________

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inform using solid evidence, entertain or persuade

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STRUCTURE

academic: _______
non-academic: __________

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standard, no rigid structure

Question 24

ACADEMIC TEXT

They stated critical ______ and______

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questions and issues

Question 25

# ACADEMIC TEXT They provide ____ and _______ from credible sources.

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facts and evidence

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# ACADEMIC TEXT They use ________ words while avoiding jargon and colloquial expressions.

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precise and accurate

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# ACADEMIC TEXT They take an ______ and avoid being personal and subjective.

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objective point-of-view

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# ACADEMIC TEXT They list _______.

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references

Question 29

# ACADEMIC TEXT They use _____ or________ languages to tone down their claims.

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hedging or cautious language

Question 30

It requires concentration and comprehension from the readers

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academic reading

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It differs from academic reading (e.g., reading literary texts, magazines, newspapers, comics, among others) in terms of content and style, and expectations from the readers.

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non-academic reading

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# academic reading requires concentration and from the readers to: ✓ determine the author’s ----- and ----- ✓ discern ------ and ----- ✓ recognize ------- views ✓ question author’s ------ ✓ integrate relevant ideas from ----- ------- of information ✓ synthesize ----- ✓ make ------ ✓ draw -----

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✓ determine the author’s purpose and biases ✓ discern facts and opinions ✓ recognize contradicting views ✓ question author’s assumptions ✓ integrate relevant ideas from multiple sources of information ✓ synthesize information ✓ make inferences ✓ draw conclusions

Question 33

# CRITICAL READING STRATEGIES * ------ reading of the text * important in identifying ---- ---- presented by the author and analyzing ------ presented in the text * It involves ----- the strategies employed in each stage of reading.

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* close reading of the text * important in identifying key arguments presented by the author and analyzing concepts presented in the text * It involves practicing the strategies employed in each stage of reading.

Question 34

# BEFORE READING ✓ Determine the ----- of academic text. ✓ Establish your ---- for reading. ✓ Identify the author’s ----- for writing. ✓ Predict or infer the ----- or ----- based on the title.

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✓ Determine the type of academic text. ✓ Establish your purpose for reading. ✓ Identify the author’s purpose for writing. ✓ Predict or infer the main idea or argument based on the title.

Question 35

# BEFORE READING ✓ Identify your ------ towards the author and the text. ✓ State what you already ----- and what you want to ---- about the topic. ✓ Determine the target -------.

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✓ 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.

Question 36

# BEFORE READING ✓ Check the ----------- for relevance. It should have been published at most----- years earlier than the current year. ✓ Check the------- while making sure to consider the correctness of the --------- ✓ Use a ------ or any appropriate ----r to note your existing ideas and knowledge on the topic.

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✓ Check the publication date for relevance. It should have been published at most five years earlier than the current year. ✓ Check the reference list while making sure to consider the correctness of the formatting style. ✓ Use a concept map or any appropriate graphic organizer to note your existing ideas and knowledge on the topic.

Question 37

what to do during reading?

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Annotate important parts of the text.

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# HOW TO ANNOTATE ✓ Write ---- words or phrases on the margins in ----- form ✓ Write a ----- on the page margin where important information is found.

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✓ Write key words or phrases on the margins in bullet form ✓ Write a symbol on the page margin where important information is found.

Question 39

# HOW TO ANNOTATE ✓ Write ------ on the margin. ✓ Write ------ on information that you find confusing. ✓ Write what you already ----- about the ideas.

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✓ Write brief notes on the margin. ✓ Write questions on information that you find confusing. ✓ Write what you already know about the ideas.

Question 40

# HOW TO ANNOTATE ✓ Write the ------ of the author’s arguments. ✓ Write notes on the ------ of the text. ✓ Comment on the author’s ------.

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✓ Write the limitations of the author’s arguments. ✓ Write notes on the reliability of the text. ✓ Comment on the author’s biases.

Question 41

# HOW TO ANNOTATE ✓ Use a -------- or any ------ to note down the ideas being explained. ✓ React on the ------- presented in the text. ✓ Underline ----- words, phrases, or sentences. ✓ Underline or circle meanings or ------. ✓ Make or highlight -------l parts of the text.

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✓ Use a concept map or any appropriate graphic organizer to note down the ideas being explained. ✓ React on the arguments presented in the text. ✓ Underline important words, phrases, or sentences. ✓ Underline or circle meanings or definitions. ✓ Make or highlight relevant/essential parts of the text.

Question 42

# HOW TO ANNOTATE ✓ Use the headings and transition words to identify ----- in the text. ✓ Create a bank of ----- or ------ words to be defined later. ✓ Use ----- to define unfamiliar or technical words. ✓ ---------- at the end of the chapter or section. ✓ Determine the ------ of the text. ✓ Identify the evidence or supporting arguments presented by the author and check their---------- ✓ Identify the ------ and note the appropriateness of the ------- used.

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✓ Use the headings and transition words to identify relationships in the text. ✓ Create a bank of unfamiliar or technical words to be defined later. ✓ Use context clues to define unfamiliar or technical words. ✓ Synthesize the author’s arguments at the end of the chapter or section. ✓ Determine the main idea of the text. ✓ 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.

Question 43

# AFTER READING ✓ ---- on what you have read. ✓ React on some parts of the text through ----. ✓----- some parts with your teacher or classmates. ✓ Link the----- of the text to what you already know.

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✓ 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 of the text to what you already know.

Question 44

Other Reading Strategies

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* SQRR/SQ4R method of reading * KWL chart

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SQ3R/SQ4R is a reading comprehension method named for its five/six steps:

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Survey Question Read Record Recite Review

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read the headings, intro, summaries and author's note to get the main idea

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survey

Question 47

question

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ask yourself questions that you hope to answer when you need

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read

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read each section, answering your questions and picking out the main points

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record

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write down key ideas

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recite

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recall the main points

Question 51

review

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review notes and repeat reciting regularly

Question 52

how does the KWL method work?

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in a table with 3 columns: 1. what I KNOW 2. What I WANT to Learn 3. What I Have LEARNED

Question 53

organize: reading, writing, text

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ACADEMIC WRITING -> ACADEMIC TEXT -> ACADEMIC READING