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One of the nature and characteristics of academic texts; addresses issues that require higher-order thinking skills to comprehend.
Complexity
Cite two purposes in reading an academic text
To locate a main idea;
To scan for information;
To identify gaps in existing studies;
To connect new ideas to existing ones;
To gain more pieces of information;
To support a particular writing assignment; and
To deeply understand an existing idea.
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One of the features of Academic Text: avoid colloquial words and expressions.
Formal
One of the features of academic texts; takes place after research and evaluation, according to a specific purpose.
Plan
One of the features of academic texts; uses correct words
Accurate
One of the features of academic texts; clear how the various parts of the text are related
Explicit
The following are examples of academic texts except
a. article
b. research paper
c. journal entries
c. journal entries
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Academic Texts
One of the features of academic texts; flows easily from one section to the next in a logical fashion.
Organize
Cite two factors to consider in writing academic text
State critical questions and issues;
Provide facts and evidence from credible sources;
Use precise and accurate words while avoiding jargon;
Take on objective point of view;
List references; and
Use cautious language.
One of the nature and characteristics of academic text; opinions are based on a sound understanding of the pertinent body of knowledge and academic debates.
Evidence-based arguments
One of the nature and characteristics of academic texts; it should be formal and uses third person POV
One of the nature and characteristics of academic text; that refers to the attitude conveyed in a piece of writing. It describes the argument accurately without loaded or biased language.
Tone
Formal
TRUE OR FALSE: One of the purpose in reading academic text is to highlight facts and evidence in a subjective point of view
FALSE
Which of the following is not one of the factors to consider in writing academic texts?
a. State critical questions and issues
b. Connect new ideas to existing ones
c. Take on objective point of view
b. Connect new ideas to existing ones
One of the features of academic texts; make decisions about your stand or claims you are making.
Hedging