Academic Writing: Meaning and Characteristics

Flashcards covering the definition, importance, and core characteristics of academic writing such as formality, clarity, and accountability, based on Senior High School lecture notes.

Academic Writing

A form of writing that requires a high level of academic skill and primarily aims to provide accurate information.

Formal

A characteristic of academic writing where words are carefully chosen and sentences are structured properly, avoiding slang and colloquialisms.

Clear

The organized weaving of ideas to ensure content is direct and not circuitous, making it easy for readers to understand.

Specific

A characteristic where the writer identifies a clear goal or direction for the writing, specifically in research where it serves as a guide for the study.

With Conviction

The writer's ability to stand by their work through sufficient data, facts, and logical reasoning, often reflected in their credibility.

With Accountability

The responsibility of the writer to acknowledge the original authors of source texts to avoid issues such as plagiarism.

Critical Reading

A prerequisite skill for academic writing used to gather information, analyze texts, and organize ideas logically.

Arrogante ($2007$)

The authority who stated that the building of academic writing is based on critical reading.

Plagiarism

An ethical issue in writing that occurs when a writer fails to recognize or value the original author of the text being read or used.

Parenthetical Citations

In-text references that add credibility and conviction to a writer's work by showing it is based on evidence rather than just personal opinion.

Macro Skill

A major category of skill, such as writing, that must be continuously developed to prepare students for professional fields.

Facts

The necessary information used as the foundation of academic content to prove the truth of ideas.

Abstractus

The Latin word from which "abstrak" is derived, meaning "drawn away" or "extract from."

Harper ($2016$)

The source cited for the etymological definition of the term abstract.

Royo ($2001$)

The author who noted that writing helps in shaping the feelings and mind of a person.

Balbal and Kolokyal

Informal categories of language that should not be used in formal academic writing unless the topic specifically concerns them.

Target Audience

The intended readers of a text, whom the writer must consider to adapt the formal language used in the document.

Bibliograpiya

A list of references that helps create a good impression on readers regarding the reliability and depth of sources used by the writer.

Organized Presentation

The property of academic writing where ideas are arranged logically to clarify the content for the reader.

Direct Quotations

The use of exact words from experts or authorities, marked by quotation marks, to demonstrate the truth of a concept.

Paraphrasing

The method of restating an expert's ideas in the writer's own words while still providing credit to show conviction in the academic work.

Colon ($:$)

A punctuation mark used in academic writing when followed by related words, concepts, or a list.

Comma ($,$)

A punctuation mark used for listing sequential ideas or words to maintain clarity.

Research

A type of academic writing that is formal and necessitates critical reading and systematic analysis.

K to $12$ Program

An educational reform aimed at developing research skills in every senior high school student.

Senior High School

An educational level where students are introduced to various academic writing tasks across many subjects.

Academic Institutions

The primary settings where academic writing is practiced, though it continues into professional industries.

Bagyuhang-utak

A collaborative activity (brainstorming) used by students to share experiences and generate concepts related to writing.

Graphic Organizer

A tool used to help explain and visualize meaningful concepts of academic writing.

Abstract

A concise summary of a thesis or research paper that reflects the core characteristics of academic writing.

Thesis

A formal scholarly document, such as one for an education degree, used as an example for analysis and evaluation.

Santiago and Tiangco ($2003$)

The authors of "Makabagong Balarilang Filipino" used as a bibliographic example for a book source.

Flores ($1997$)

The author of the journal article "Ang Sining ng Sineng Filipino sa Kasaysayan" used as a reference example.

$$CS\_FA11/12PB-0a-c-101$$

The DepEd learning competency code associated with defining academic writing.

Plataform sa Pagsulat

Various writing platforms used by Generation Z, such as Facebook, Twitter, and blogs, which differ from formal academic writing.

Credibility

The result of having sufficient information, facts, and proper citations, which allows the writer to stand by their work.

Data Gathering

The essential process of collecting information through reading and analysis as a foundation for successful academic writing.

Professional Industries

Commercial and industrial environments where academic writing remains a necessary skill for professionals.

Logical Organizers

A trait of a writer who is good at sequencing ideas and keeping a coherent discourse.

Technical Preparation

The requirement for high levels of readiness, especially when writing complex documents like research papers.