Academic Writing

• Which is not part of the characteristics of persuasive text? A. Analyze B. Compare C. Relate D. Define

  D
• The grade 12 Nebres, students of Makati Science High School compare and contrast the results of their study. Which academic texts portray this situation? A. Descriptive B. Critical C. Analytical D. Persuasive

  C
• Which theory of language is supported by Plato and Pythagoras that speech happens when we respond to the objects in our environment and make harmony with them? A. Bow Wow theory B. Ding Dong theory C. La-la theory D. Pooh-pooh theory

  B
• facts are given accurately and sharply. Which features of academic texts portrays the underlined words? A. Precise B. Explicit C. Complex D. accurate

  A
• Maria Esperanza Cabral student of Maputi High School, used most of her words in her academic writing with narrow specific meanings. Which feature of academic text is used by Maria? A. Complex B. Accurate C. hedged D. organized

  B
• Early Modern English is known as the period of the English Renaissance since people developed a keen interest in the past and a more daring and imaginative view of the future. What century did Early modern English rise in? A. 13th-14th Century B. 14th -15th Century C. 16th- 17th Century D. 17th- 18th Century


  C
• Tina submitted academic writing to one of her teachers and noticed that capitalization, numbers, abbreviations, and tenses were not proper. Which of the features of academic writing does Tina need to improve? A. Correct and Consistent B. Focus and Well structured C. Formal and unbiased D. Clear and precise

  A
• Which of the following characteristics is not true about academic text? A. have a structured introduction, body, and conclusion B. Include concepts and theories that are related to the general discipline that explores C. Include information from credible sources that are properly cited D. Usually exhibit all properties of a well-written text --- organization, unity, coherence, and strict adherence to the rules of language and mechanics.

  B
• Critical Requires you to consider at least two points of view, including your own. Which of the following is not part of critical does not to do? A. Critique B. debate C. evaluate D. Relate

  D
• "he has snorted disgust“, Which theory of language is implied in the scenario? A. Bow wow theory B. Ding-dong theory C. La-la theory D. Yo-he-ho theory

  D
• Factors that shaped writing

  • Topic: What is text about? What details am I imparting to the readers?
  • Role: Who am I as a writer?
  • Purpose: Why am I writing this in the first place?
  • Audience: Who is reading this piece? What knowledge does he/she need to understand in my writing?
• Pre-Writing is the first stage of the writing process which pertains to the different techniques that will help you discover ideas before writing the first draft of your paper.
• Strategies Of Pre-Writing

  • Brainstorming
  • Clustering/Mapping
  • Free writing
  • Journalistic Questions
• Brainstorming is listing down everything that comes to mind as fast as you can in a certain amount of time is brainstorming
• Clustering /Mapping is writing a word at the center and connecting related topics to it
• Free writing is writing down your thoughts nonstop as you can to create constant momentum for your thoughts to keep on flowing spontaneously
• Journalistic Questions is asking yourself questions that will help you clear out some words or scenarios in your freewriting which are not so clearly written or discussed with
• Academic Writing is a particular style of expression used in formal essays and other assessments to come up with an academic form of writing
• Academic Writing requires formal language, and a logical structure and is supported by evidence to define the intellectual boundaries of their specific areas of expertise
• FEATURES OF ACADEMIC WRITING

  To avoid bias, it's important to represent the work of other researchers and the results of your own research fairly and accurately

  Formal and Unbiased
• FEATURES OF ACADEMIC WRITING

  clearly outlining your methodology and being honest about the limitations of your research.

  Formal and Unbiased
• FEATURES OF ACADEMIC WRITING

  ensure that your reader knows exactly what you mean by being as specific as possible and avoiding vague language

  Clear and Precise
• THREE LEVELS OF STRUCTURE

  • always include an INTRODUCTION and CONCLUSION
  • DIVIDE longer texts into chapters or sections with CLEAR HEADINGS
  • make sure information is presented in a LOGICAL ORDER
  • Overall Structure
• THREE LEVELS OF STRUCTURE

  • start a NEW PARAGRAPH when you move on to a NEW IDEA
  • use a TOPIC SENTENCE at the start of each paragraph to indicate what it's about, and make CLEAR TRANSITIONS between paragraphs
  • make sure very paragraph is RELEVANT to your argument or question
  • Paragraph Structure
• SENTENCE STRUCTURE

  • use TRANSITION WORDS to express the connections between different ideas within and between sentences
  • use appropriate PUNCTUATION to AVOID SENTENCE FRAGMENTS/RUN-ON SENTENCES
  • use a variety of SENTENCE LENGTHS AND STRUCUTRES
  • Sentence Structure
• FEATURES OF ACADEMIC WRITINGconsider which sources are credible and appropriate to use in academic writing

  Well Sourced
• FEATURES OF ACADEMIC WRITING

  acknowledging whenever you quote or paraphrase someone else's work by including a citation in the text and a reference list at the end

  Well Sourced
• FEATURES OF ACADEMIC WRITINGfollow rules of grammar, punctuation and citation and consistently apply stylistic conventions regarding numbers, abbreviations, verb tenses, capitalization, and spelling and punctuation differences between UK and US English

  Correct and Consistent
• What features should not be found in Academic Writing?

  • Personal
  • Emotive and Grandiose
  • Long-winded