Academic Text & Reading Strategies Lecture

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and definitions from the lecture on academic texts and metacognitive reading strategies.

Academic Text

A formal written work that presents information, ideas, and concepts related to a specific discipline.

Introduction (Academic Structure)

The opening section of an academic text that presents the topic, purpose, and roadmap for the reader.

Body (Academic Structure)

The main section of an academic text where arguments, evidence, and analysis are developed in a logical order.

Conclusion (Academic Structure)

The closing section that summarizes key points and reinforces the overall argument or findings.

Tone (Academic Writing)

The attitude conveyed by the writer; should be balanced, fair, and appropriate for the academic context.

Citation

Acknowledgment of sources for ideas, data, or quotations to avoid plagiarism.

Complexity (Academic Writing)

The handling of sophisticated issues that demand higher-order thinking and nuanced understanding.

Evidence-Based Argument

An opinion or claim supported by reliable data, research, and scholarly debate.

Factual Evidence

Information drawn from verified sources such as statistics, laws, or research findings.

Expert Evidence

Testimony or data provided by professionals recognized in a field.

Personal Experience Evidence

Support derived from an individual’s direct experiences relevant to the topic.

Claim

The main assertion or point an author aims to prove.

Evidence (Supporting)

Facts, data, or examples that substantiate a claim.

Counterclaim

An opposing viewpoint presented to acknowledge and address alternative perspectives.

Formal (Style)

Writing that avoids colloquial language and maintains professional diction.

Precise

Use of accurate facts and exact wording to convey meaning clearly.

Objective

Focus on information and argument rather than personal feelings or bias.

Explicit

Clear indication of how parts of the text relate to each other, leaving little ambiguity.

Accuracy

Correct and appropriate use of vocabulary and information specific to a subject area.

Hedging

Linguistic strategy for moderating the strength of a claim or showing caution about conclusions.

Organize

Logical flow from one section to the next, guiding the reader smoothly through the text.

Plan (Academic Writing)

Preparation stage involving research and evaluation before drafting the text.

Metacognition

Thinking about one’s own thinking processes to improve reading and comprehension.

Listening Strategies

Habits or techniques good readers employ to enhance understanding of a text.

Make Connections

Relating the text to self, other texts, or real-world experiences to deepen comprehension.

Ask Questions

Actively engaging with a text by formulating inquiries before, during, and after reading.

Determine Importance

Selecting key details that are most critical to remember or understand.

Infer

Drawing conclusions about unstated information using clues from the text.

Predict

Anticipating what will happen next based on textual hints and prior knowledge.

Visualize

Creating mental images from textual descriptions to enhance engagement and memory.

Synthesis

Combining information from the text with prior knowledge to form new insights or big ideas.

Fix-Up Strategies

Techniques such as rereading, highlighting, or reading aloud used to repair comprehension when understanding breaks down.