EAPP-PPT-1-Reading-Academic-Text

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LANGUAGE
LANGUAGE
It is a system of communication used
by a particular country or community;
the principal method of human
conversation, consisting of words used
in a structured and conventional way
and conveyed by speech, writing or
gesture.
Taking into accounts,
academic language takes
place in our professional
dealings. This language
varies especially when used
in various disciplines.
For instance, the word ‘division’ may be
used differently in parliament (method
of taking a vote that physically counts
members voting), mathematics (basic
mathematical operation) and sports
(group of teams who compete against
each other for a championship).
ACADEMIC LANGUAGE
It represents the language demands of
school (academics); includes language
used in textbooks, in classrooms, on
tests, & in each discipline. Its
vocabulary & structure are different
from the everyday spoken language of
social interactions.
ACADEMIC VOCABULARY
It is used in all academic disciplines to
teach about the content of the discipline,
e.g., a water table is different from a
periodic elements table. Before taking
chemistry, for example, some students
know the technical words used in
chemistry, while others do not.
ACADEMIC STRUCTURE
It includes the established ways of organizing
writing (which can affect how one reads) in a
discipline. Different genres, paragraph/sentence
structure, level of text difficulty, purpose,
intended audience, overall organization, and
knowledge of outside resources for the text all
affect how one writes and reads in that
discipline.
READING AN
ACADEMIC TEXT
Academic Text
Non-Academic Text
Diaries Informal Essays Reports
Thesis Research Paper
Friendly Letter Newspapers
Facebook Posts Biography
News Letter Business Letter
Poetry Science Fiction
Modules Science Investigatory Project
Project Proposal Novels
An academic text is a written
language that provides
information, which contain
ideas and concepts that are
related to the particular
discipline.
Purposes of an
Academic Text
Factors to
Consider when
Writing an
Academic Text
Features of an
Academic Text
1. Complex
* Written language has no longer words, it
is lexically more varied vocabulary. -
Written texts are shorter and the
language has more grammatical
complexity, including more subordinate
clauses and more passives.
2. Formal
* Should avoid colloquial

words and expressions.
3. Precise
* Facts are given accurately

and precisely
4. Objective
- has fewer words that emphasize on
the information you want to give and
the arguments you want to mak.
- mostly use nouns (adjectives),
rather than verbs (adverbs)
5. Explicit
- 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
6. Accurate
- Uses vocabulary accurately -

Most subjects have words with
narrow specific meanings
7. Hedging
- It is necessary to make
decisions about your stance on a
particular subject, or the strength
of the claims you are making.
8. Responsible
- You must be responsible for and

must be able to provide evidence
and justification for any claims
you make.
9. Organized
- Well-organized
- It flows easily from one section
to the next in a logical fashion.
10. Plan
- Well-planned.
- It usually takes place after
research and evaluation,
according to specific purpose
Nature/
Characteristics
of Academic
Text
1. Language – formal
*
1. Language
* It uses third person point of

view (he, she, they, his, her,
him, them, herself, himself,
themselves, their, theirs)
2. Tone - attitude conveyed in
a piece of writing.
* The arguments of others are

fairly presented and with an
appropriate narrative tone.
2. Tone
* The arguments of others are

fairly presented and with an
appropriate narrative tone.
2. Tone
* When presenting a position or
argument that disagrees with
one’s perspectives, describe the
argument accurately without
loaded or biased language.
Describe how important
proper language and
tone are in an
academic text?
3. Citation – giving credits to
the source of information.
* 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 allegations of plagiarism.
4. Complexity
Academic text addresses

complex issues that require
higher-order thinking skills to
comprehend.
5. Evidence-base Arguments
- Opinions are based on a sound
understanding of the relevant
body of knowledge and academic
debates that exist within, and
often external to a specific
discipline.
6. Thesis-driven
- 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.
7. Structure
- The basic structure that is used by an
academic text is consist of three (3) parts
introduction, body, and conclusion which is
formal and logical. This kind of structure
enables the reader to follow the argument and
navigate the text. In academic writing a clear
structure and a logical flow are imperative to a
cohesive text.
Make an acronym
using the word:
“STRUCTURE”
ACTIVITY
1. Describe the language used in the text.
2. What type of tone is used?
3. Which type of narration used?
4. What types of definition are used? Put an
example from the text you read.
5. Describe how the writer utilized the
following:
a. classification
b. comparison and contrast
c. cause and effext
ACTIVITY (Use this summary of concepts to answer Activity 1)
ACTIVITY
ACTIVITY
Activity 2
Make a 3-paragraph essay about “Philippines”. You

are free to narrow down your topic, so that your
focus would be more specific. Use or apply the
following structures of academic text:
- narration - comparison and contrast

- definition - cause and effect
- classification
• What ideas or questions recur? Do
the sources focus on the same
points, or do they look at the issue
from different angles?
• How does each source relate to
others? Does it confirm or challenge
the findings of past research?
• Where do the sources agree or
disagree?
THESIS
STATEMENT
Types of Thesis
Statement
1. Narrative – begin with anecdote or
example.
Sample thesis statements:
“My trip to Europe exposed me to
different cultures and customs that
changed my perspective on the meaning
of life.”
2. Unusual fact or startling statistics
“7 out of 10 students of Stargate High
have 3 to 5 boyfriends or girlfriends at a
time.”
“With millions of text messages
accumulated in one day, The Philippines
is said to be the texting capital.”
3. Quotation – relevant or interesting
quote from a reputable person or source.
“The best way to predict your future is to
create it.” says Abraham Lincoln.
“Mistakes are always forgivable, if one
has courage to admit it.” suggests Bruce
Lee.
4. Explanatory – tell reader why the topic
noteworthy.
“Considering the negative effects of AI, now is the
time to create a bill to regulate its use.”
“The excessive use of social media among
teenagers can lead to increased feelings of
loneliness and anxiety, as it hinders face-to-face
social interactions and promotes social
comparison.
5. Summary – give the reader an overview
of the topic.
“Our country was colonized by Spain for
more than 300 years, a big reason for its
vast cultural influences in the
Philippines.”
6. Rhetorical Question
Are we playing with nature’s blueprint while
unlocking unprecedented medical breakthroughs?
Delving into the ethical considerations surrounding
genetic engineering opens up Pandora’s box of
questions about the balance between scientific
progress, ethical boundaries, and the long-term
consequences for humanity.
7. Definition – defining term used.
“Scat singing is a jazz style using emotive
and nonsense syllables instead of words
in solo improvisations on a melody, thus it
is a sophisticated art form that requires
years of practice, listening, emulating and
creativity.
8. Historical – give a brief history of the key points of
the topic
“The increased flow of silver during the mid-16th
century to the early 18th century caused social and
economic effects in all regions connected with the
trade by increasing the integration of Europeans in
the globalization of world trade, while creating
greater economic opportunities and causing growing
social divisions within China.”
9. Specialized – link with the audience to
make them want to read on

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What comes into

your mind after

* Should avoid colloquial

* Facts are given accurately

- It is the responsibility of the

- Uses vocabulary accurately -

- You must be responsible for and

* It uses third person point of

* The arguments of others are

* The arguments of others are

* It is essential to always acknowledge

Academic text addresses

Make a 3-paragraph essay about “Philippines”. You

- narration - comparison and contrast

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