[ COMM1010 ] Academic Text Types

Blog

Informal digital diary or commentary usually maintained by an individual or small group.

Report

Detailed document presenting findings or results.

Non-fiction

Prose writing that is based on facts and real events.

Textbook

Standard educational tool covering comprehensive course material.

Web-Based Article

Online content that can be accessed through internet browsers.

Journal Article

Peer-reviewed piece often found in scholarly publications.

Magazine Article

Feature piece often dealing with specialized or general interest topics.

Abstract

Concise summary providing a snapshot of a scholarly paper.

Book

Bound collection of pages that may be fiction or non-fiction.

Article Review

Critical evaluation of another author’s work typically found in a scholarly context.

Reference Book

Information-rich source used for specific facts, typically consulted rather than read cover to cover.

Trade Journal

Periodical targeting industry professionals with news and analysis.

Spec Sheet

Document listing technical specifications and details of a product.

Newspaper Article

Timely piece focusing on current events and daily news.

Manual

Instructional guide to help use a product or service.

Case Study

Detailed analysis of a single subject or an event in a real-life context.

Fiction

Literary work based on imagination rather than fact.

Spec Sheet

Trade Journal

Article Review

Abstract

Report

Web-Based Article

Textbook

Case Study

Journal Article

Manual

Newspaper Article

Magazine Article

Blog