Reading Flashcards
(32 cards)
looking for a specific information
scanning
skimming thru a whole ass text to get the central idea
skimming
for leisure
because you want to do it
extensive
for academics
because you need it
specialized
intensive
how do we process academic texts?
- the reading process starts w/ recognition of printed language symbols
- after written symbols are recognized, the reader assigns meaning to the symbols based on the readers’ schemata
- the reader then fuses or relates his schemata with the author’s idea
- finally the reader adjusts, modifies, applies, and constructs new knowledge about the text-based on the merging the schemata and author’s knowledge
writers are influenced by what
topic
role
audience
purpose
what are academic texts
writings produced w/ a definite purpose
structured in a specific way to clearly communicate message to an intended audience
aims to VAN
begins w/ clear assumptions
rely on several sources
use formal langugae
end w/ valid conclusions
why do we need to read academic texts? (REGBKPP)
retrieving data from reliable sources
enriching an essay, report, or any written assignment w/ valuable info
getting ready for a seminar/presentation/workshop
broadening one’s knowledge/ immersing in myriad perspective
knowing the best topic for one’s thesis/dissertation
preparing for an interview
preparing ourselves for acad writing
academic writing
requires sophisticated use of language, for tasks such as writing for assignments, exams nd notes
has a process
aimed towards a specific goal or purpose
product of reflective thinking of the writer/author
demands special knowledge
utilizes complex and specialized knowledge (technical, formal, objective)
academic vs non-academic (author)
a: from the same field of study/industry
na: a person who writes a profession/lay person
academic vs non-academic (purpose)
a: goes beyond informing
na: public info
academic vs non-academic (audience)
a: specific audience
na: general audience
academic vs non-academic (vocab and grammar)
a: uses technical language and jargons
na: uses plain langugae
academic vs non-academic (organization and flow)
a: structured format
na: unpredictable pattern
academic vs non-academic (content)
a: specialized knowledge
na: general information
characteristics of an academic text
clear assumptions
rely on several sources
should use formal words
ends with valid conclusion
academics begin w/ a clear assumption
may come in a form of thesis statements
summarizes the whole idea of text which appears in the introductory paragraph
suggests that academic texts should explicitly tell readers what it is about and provide a clear purpose of what it should be written off
thesis statements
academic texts rely on several sources
assertions/assumptions should be well-researched
statement claims should be supported
academic texts should use formal words
no one expects it to be casual or conversational
ensures ideas are communicated objectively and professionally
10 tips to achieve formality
use expanded modal forms instead of contracted
use single verbs
avoid colloquial, trite or idiomatic exp
use formal negative words
be careful when using direct quotations
place adverbs within verb phrase
consider whether u should use split infinitives
aim for more efficient words
limit the use of all-purpose words
avoid using 1st and 2nd pronouns
end with valid conclusion
reminds the audience of the main ideas supporting the thesis statements
provide summary of the main points discussed
reflects ur dignified stance in ur writing
language u use requires precision to make it a “legitimate” piece of academic writing
formality
formality can be achieved thru
a) choosing expanded over contracted
b) choosing verb form
c) expanded terms over abbreviated equivalent
d) avoiding colloquial
