Topic 1: Reading Academic Texts

Question 1

What is the process of reading academic texts?

Answer 1

It involves recognizing symbols, assigning meaning based on schemata, integrating the author’s ideas, and constructing new knowledge.

Question 2

What are the differences between academic and non-academic texts?

Answer 2

Academic texts are formal, structured, and contain specialized knowledge, while non-academic texts use plain language and general information.

Question 3

Why do we need to read academic texts?

Answer 3

To retrieve reliable data, enrich written work, prepare for presentations, broaden knowledge, and develop academic writing skills.

Question 4

What are the characteristics of academic texts?

Answer 4

Clear assumptions, reliance on sources, valid conclusions, formal language, structured organization, objectivity, explicit language, and caution in claims.

Question 5

What are formal grammar rules in academic writing?

Answer 5

Avoid contractions, use precise verbs, limit rhetorical questions, avoid personal pronouns, and use proper word placement.

Question 6

What are word strategies in academic writing?

Answer 6

Nominalization (changing verbs to nouns) and passivization (changing active to passive voice).

Question 7

What are common paragraph development patterns?

Answer 7

Description, sequence, comparison, cause and effect, and problem-solution.

Question 8

What are cautioning expressions used in academic writing?

Answer 8

Verbs (suggests, appears), modal verbs (may, might), and adverbs of frequency (often, sometimes).