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EAPP

Welcome
Learners!

1
Reading and
Writing
Academic Texts
Distinctive Definitions/Features of
Different Writing Strategies

Academic writing adheres to Creative writing allows for


formal English and avoids
more personal expression.
word contraction. It also
discusses topics studied in the It is informal in nature and
academe. uses colloquial language.
Professional writing is done
specifically in a professional
context and most applied in
business. It is objective and none
emotional.
3
Considerations
in Writing and
Academic
Writing Style
Academic writing
-refers to a style of expression that
researchers/writers use to define
the intellectual boundaries of their
disciplines and specific areas of
expertise.
5
Characteristics of
Academic Writing
• includes a formal tone
• use of the third-person rather than first-
person perspective (usually),
• a clear focus on the research problem under
investigation, and
• precise word choice.
Disciplines- it is refers to the
specific areas of expertise.

Examples of Discipline
Law
Medicine
Teaching
Engineering
Writing is a form of communication.
Therefore, this mode of communication is
shaped by the following factors:

Topic Role Purpose Audience


In approaching a piece of writing in a particular discipline,
you need to consider the following aspects:

1. The purpose of the writer – (writer’s objective and


reason for writing.

• discipline of the writer;


• covered topic;
• goal
In approaching a piece of writing in a particular discipline, you need to
consider the following aspects:

2. The writing tone and style- refer to the attitude conveyed in a piece
of writing.

• Discipline of the writer.

• Example: Science article- reflect information through formal


manner.(straightforward)

• Persuasive essay/Argumentative- persuade or to take an action.


Disciplines That Use Academic and Non-academic Writing

In approaching a piece of writing in a particular discipline, you need to


consider the following aspects:

3. The specific language and diction used –

• All academic disciplines have their own language to be used.

• Diction refers to the choice of words used. Concrete words that


convey specific meaning must be used instead of abstract words.
Technical language- refers to a type of writing where the author
outlines the details and operations of administrative, technical,
mechanical, or scientific systems. The main goal of technical writing is
to educate, direct, and give others the ability to use a certain
system.

Conversational Language- referred to as “everyday language,”


“natural language,” or “social communication.” It includes
informal language (might use with peers or adults while playing,
shopping, and completing household tasks)
In approaching a piece of writing in a particular discipline,
you need to consider the following aspects:

4. The organization of the text –

• organized and structured in specific ways.

• correct punctuation marks.


In approaching a piece of writing in a particular discipline,
you need to consider the following aspects:

5. The specific features of the text –

• specific to that particular field.

• Example: Scientific writing -often includes charts


and figures.
In approaching a piece of writing in a particular discipline, you need to
consider the following aspects:

6. The intended audience of the text – choosing the right audience

will make the writing text very meaningful and clear.

7. The introduction of the text – it must be cohesive and possess

logically arranged ideas to form a unified whole.


Examples of
Academic Writing

Research Dissertation
Paper
Research Paper
• It uses outside information to support
a thesis or make an argument.
• Research papers are written in all
disciplines and may be evaluative,
analytical, or critical in nature.
• Common research sources include
data primary sources and secondary
sources.
Dissertation
• A dissertation (or thesis) is a document
submitted at the conclusion of a Ph.D.
program.
• It is a book-length summarization of
the doctoral candidate’s research.
Structure
• It is an important feature
of academic writing.
• A well-structured text
enables the reader to
follow the argument and
navigate the text.
Two Common
Structure
Three-Part IMRaD
Essay Structure
Structure
Three- Introduction
Part Essay Body
Conclusions
Introduction
• Its purpose is to clearly tell the
reader the topic, purpose and
structure of the paper.
• As a rough guide, an introduction
might be between 10 and 20 percent
of the length of the whole paper
The Body
• It develops the question, “What is the
topic about?”.
• It may elaborate directly on the topic
sentence by giving definitions,
classifications, explanations, contrasts,
examples and evidence.
• This is considered as the heart of the
essay.
Conclusions
• The conclusion is closely related to the
introduction and is often described as its
‘mirror image’.
• The conclusion usually begins by briefly
summarizing the main scope or structure of
the paper, confirms the topic that was given in
the introduction, ends with a more general
statement about how this topic relates to its
context.
The
sections Introduction
of the Methodology
IMRaD Results and
structure
Discussion
Introduction
• It usually depicts the background
of the topic and the central focus
of the study.
Methodology
• It lets your readers know your
data collection methods, research
instrument employed, sample size
and so on
Results and
Discussion
• It states the brief summary of the
key findings or the results of your
study.
End of
Discussion
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