EAPP LESSON 1-3

Academic Texts

Formal texts that include information from credible sources, properly cited, with concepts and theories related to a specific discipline.

Introduction

The part of an academic text that provides background on the theme and identifies the focus or thesis.

Body

The main part of the essay that contains the most informative content.

Conclusion

A summary of the text that ties together all of the important points.

Narrative Text Structure

A structure that tells a story, including characters, setting, and conflict.

Chronological/Sequence

A structure where events are presented in time order.

Cause and Effect

A structure explaining reasons and results of events.

Problem/Solution

A structure that identifies problems and proposes solutions.

Compare and Contrast

A structure that shows similarities and differences.

Definition/Description

A structure that describes a topic with characteristics, features, and examples.

Skimming

Quickly reviewing text to grasp the general idea.

Scanning

Searching for specific information in a text.

Intensive Reading

Focused reading for detailed understanding and long-term retention.

Extensive Reading

Reading for pleasure with smooth and natural comprehension.

Summarizing Techniques

Methods including selection, rejection, and substitution to condense text.

Paraphrasing

Rewriting original text in your own words while maintaining its meaning.

Direct Quoting

Using exact words from a source, requiring proper citation.

In-Text Citation

Located within the text body to credit sources.

Reference List/Bibliography

A comprehensive list at the end of a document documenting sources.

APA 7th Edition

Citation style with specific formats for in-text citations and reference lists.

MLA 9th Edition

Citation style known for using page numbers in in-text citations and works cited format.

Chicago 17th Edition

Citation style that uses footnotes or endnotes and includes a bibliography.

Outlining

A method to organize ideas for clarity in writing.

Critical Writing

Involves analysis and evaluation of a work using specific approaches.

Feminist Criticism

Criticism focusing on the portrayal of women and socio-political oppression.

Marxist Criticism

Criticism examining economic class disparities and capitalism.

Reader-Response Criticism

Criticism that focuses on the reader's reaction and interpretation.

Psychoanalytic Criticism

Criticism analyzing the relationship between the text and the unconscious mind.

New Historicism

Criticism viewing the work in the context of its time period.

Queer Criticism

Criticism examining representations of LGBTQIA+ identities and challenging gender norms.