Reviewer in Eapp - October '23
Reviewer in Eapp - October '23
Reviewer in Eapp - October '23
ACADEMIC LANGUAGE USED FROM VARIOUS 7. Hedging – a solid decision of a stance on a particular
subject that has strength in the claims that are made.
DISCIPLINES 8. Responsible – one must be responsible enough to provide
L1: NATURE AND CHARACTERISTICS OF AN ACADEMIC TEXT evidences and justification for any claims that are made.
9. Organized – well-organized text flows easily from one
ACADEMIC TEXT – information-full written language that contains section to another in complete logical fashion with lack of
ideas and concepts in relation to a particular discipline. confusion.
1. Structure – a basic structure of a text consists of introduction, 10. Plan – planning takes place after research and evaluation
body, and conclusion. to be shaped for a specific purpose.
With this structure, a text can be considered formal and logical PURPOSES IN READING AN ACADEMIC TEXT
as it enables readers follow the argument and navigate through
the text. o Locate a main idea.
o Scan for information.
A clear structure and logical flow are imperative to a cohesive o Identify existing gaps in studies.
text. o Connect new ideas to existing ones.
o Gain more pieces of information.
2. Tone – is the attitude conveyed in a piece of written text. o Support a particular writing assignment.
o Deeply understand an existing idea.
Where there is a fairly presented opinion from others in an
FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN WRITING AN ACADEMIC TEXT
appropriate narrative tone that describes an argument
accurately without loaded or biased language. o State critical questions and issues.
o Provide facts and evidence from credible sources.
3. Language – using unambiguous language. o Use precise and accurate words while avoiding jargon.
o Take an objective point of view.
o Clear topic sentences. Enables readers to follow the o List references.
author’s line of thinking with ease. o Use cautious language.
o Use of formal language and third-person point of view.
o Use of technical words (jargons) are limited and can only
be used when discussing a part of a study that is language ACADEMIC LANGUAGE – language needed and used by students
in school. It is a discipline-specific vocabulary, grammar and
appropriate.
punctuations, and applications of rhetorical conventions and
4. Citations – endnotes and footnotes that serve as references in devices.
a very important aspect. SOCIAL LANGUAGE – set of vocabulary used for better and easier
communication in regular daily conversations.
It is essential to defend a text against allegations of plagiarism.
Social Language Academic Language
5. Complexity – requires higher-order thinking skills to attain full
comprehension. o Everyday interactions in o In textbooks, researc h
spoken/written form. papers, conferences…
6. Evidence-Based Arguments – it is a valued that an opinion is o Everyday conversation. o School/Work conversations.
o Writing to friends, family, or o Written paper, classwork ,
based on a sound understanding after reading a pertinent body
for other social purposes. homework.
of knowledge, especially debates that often exist within a
o Informal. o Formal and sophisticated.
specific discipline. o Use of slang. o Avoidance of slang.
o Can be repetitive. o Use of sentences.
7. Thesis-Driven – a particular perspective, idea, or stance is a o Uses phrases. o Sentences that has
starting point of an academic text applies to a chosen research o Does not follow a necessary appropriate transitions and
problem that establishes, proves, or disproves solutions to the grammar convention. cohesiveness.
questions posed for the topic.
1. Complex – shorter words and has more lexically varied A. Formal – is not conversational or casual. Avoidance of
vocabulary where the text had more grammatical colloquial, idiomatic, slang, or journalistic expressions.
complexity having more subordinate clauses and passives. B. Objective – is unbiased. Based on facts and evidences
2. Formal – avoidance of using colloquial words and that are not influenced by the author’s personal feelings.
expressions. C. Impersonal – usage of third-person point of view instead
3. Precise – facts are given with accuracy and precision. of first-person point of view.
4. Objective – there are fewer words that can emphasize on L2: TEXT STRUCTURE
the information one wants to give and arguments one
wants to make. (Usage of nouns-adjectives, instead of TEXT STRUCTURES – a way that a text is organized by the author.
verbs-adverbs). It can help students focus their attention on key concepts and
5. Accurate – use of words accurately in a narrow specific relationships, anticipate what to expect, and monitor reading
meaning. comprehension.
6. Explicit – a writer is responsible to make it clear to their
reader how the various parts of the text are related.
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES
REVIEWER | ANDREA TARTAR
12 – STEM ARISTOTLE | SINHS