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    Structure of an

    Academic Text
    Academic texts can be articles, conference papers,
    reviews and theses/dissertations. How are academic
    texts typically formed? In general, academic texts are
    organized with the following characteristics: (1) has
    clearly structured introduction-body-conclusion, (2)
    is formal, (3) includes information from credible
    sources which are properly cited, and (4) includes a
    list of references. (Barrot & Sipacio, 2016).
    The common parts of a text pertain to the
    I-B-C (Introduction, Body and
    Conclusion) structure. Each part consists
    of sub-components that could help readers
    identify the main ideas (stated or implied)
    and supporting details using patterns of
    organization.
    five common patterns
    of organization
    (1)Description
    (2)Order/Sequence
    (3)Comparison/Contrast
    (4)Cause and Effect
    (5)Problem and Solution
    •Order/ Sequence: Texts that follow this structure tell the order in
    which steps in a process or series of events occur .

    Transitions next, first, last, second, another, then, additionally,


    next, finally, before, preceding and others
    Example First, read the manual of the device. Second, turn on
    the device. Then, set the location, time and date.
    •Comparison/Contrast: Texts that follow this structure tell about the
    differences and similarities of two or more objects, places, events or ideas
    by grouping their traits for comparison.

    Transition However, unlike, like, by contrast, yet, in comparison,


    although, whereas, similar to, different
    from, as opposed to, instead of, as well as.

    Example Unlike quantitative research, qualitative research uses


    descriptive data.
    • Description/List: This structure resembles an outline. Each section
    opens with its main idea, then elaborates on it, sometimes dividing the
    elaboration into subsections
    .

    For example, for instance, specifically, in particular, in


    addition, to illustrate, such as, most important,
    another.
    Transition
    Filipinos are very appreciative of arts such as plays,
    paintings, music, and literature.
    Example
    Cause and Effect: In texts that follow this structure, the reader is
    told the result of an event or occurrence and the reasons it happened.

    Consequently, therefore, as a result, thereby, leads to, because


    Transitions of, in order to, for these reasons, thus, if-then, may
    be due to.

    Example Everyone followed health protocols. As a result, the


    pandemic was gradually eradicated.
    Problem-Solution: This presents a problem and several possible
    solutions. The author may also describe the pros and cons of each
    solution.

    Transitions The problem is, the difficulty is, it is possible


    to, if-then,
    one challenge is, therefore.
    Example The problem that we are facing is the lack of self-
    discipline
    of the society.
    ACTIVITY

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