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academic text
is a written language that provides information, which contain ideas and concepts.
structure
The basic structure that is used by an academic text is consist of three (3) parts Introduction, body, and conclusion on which are formal and logical.
tone
This refers to the attitude conveyed in a piece of writing.
language
It is important to use unambiguous language. Clear topic sentences enable a reader to follow your line of thinking without difficulty.
citation
Citing sources in the body of the paper and providing a list of references as either footnotes or endnotes is a very important aspect of an academic text.
complexity
An academic text addresses complex issues that require-higher order thinking skills to comprehend.
Evidence-based Arguments
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.
thesis driven
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.
complex
Written language has no longer words, it is lexically more varied vocabulary
formal
Should avoid colloquial words and expressions
precise
Facts are given accurately and precisely
objective
has fewer words that emphasize on the information you want to give and the arguments you want to make
explicit
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
accurate
Uses vocabulary accurately
hedging
It is necessary to make decisions about your stance on a particular subject, or the strength of the claims you are making.
responsible
You must be responsible for and must be able to provide evidence and justification for any claims you make.
organize
It flows easily from one section to the next in a logical fashion.
plan
It usually takes place after research and evaluation, according to specific purpose and plan.
Summarizing
is how we take larger selections of text and reduce them to their bare essentials
