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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.
STRUCTURE
This refers to the attitude conveyed in a piece of writing. The arguments of others are fairly presented and with an appropriate narrative tone.
TONE
It is important to use unambiguous language. Clear topic sentences enable a reader to follow your line of thinking without difficulty.
LANGUAGE
STRUCTURE
Present ideas or events in the order in which they happen
CHRONOLOGICAL, PROCESS, OR SEQUENCE
STRUCTURE
Narratives and event/story with characters, setting, conflict, point of view and plot
NARRATIVE
Uses vocabulary accurately
ACCURATE
STRUCTURE
Provide explanations or reasons for phenomena
CAUSE AND EFFECT
Facts are given accurately and precisely
PRECISE
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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
EXPLICIT
STRUCTURE
discussing two ideas, events or phenomena, showing how they are different and how they are similar
COMPARE AND CONTRAST
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.
CITATION
PLAGIARISM
Copying of someone's work without citation or permission
You must be responsible for and must be able to provide evidence and justification for any claims you make
RESPONSIBLE
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.
THESIS - DRIVEN
Should avoid colloquial words and expressions.
FORMAL
It is necessary to make decisions about your stance on a particular subject, or the strength of the claims you are making
HEDGING
STRUCTURE
Identify problems and pose solutions
PROBLEM/SOLUTION
An academic text addresses complex issues that require higher-order thinking skills to comprehend.
COMPLEXITY
STRUCTURE
Describe a topic by listing characteristics, features, attributes, ang examples
DEFINITION OR DESCRIPTION
has fewer words that emphasize on the information you want to give and the arguments you want to make
OBJECTIVE
Well-organized. It flows easily from one section to the next in a logical fashion
ORGANIZE
What is valued in an academic text is that opinions are based on a sound understanding of the pertinent body of knowledge and academic debates that exist within, and often external to a specific discipline.
EVIDENCE - BASED ARGUMENT
Well-planned. It usually takes place after research and evaluation, according to specific purpose and plan
PLAN
Written language has no longer words, it is lexically more varied vocabulary.
COMPLEX