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A written language that provides information and contains ideas and concepts related to a specific discipline.

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A written language that provides information and contains ideas and concepts related to a specific discipline.

Academic Text

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Structure

The organization of an academic text into introduction, body, and conclusion, which allows the reader to follow the argument and navigate the text.

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Tone

The attitude conveyed in a piece of writing, which should be unbiased and free from loaded language.

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Language

The use of unambiguous and formal language, preferably in the third person point of view, appropriate to the area of study.

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Citation

The act of providing a list of references to acknowledge the sources of ideas, research findings, data, or quoted text used in an academic text.

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Complexity

The addressing of complex issues that require higher-order thinking skills to comprehend.

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Evidence-based Arguments

Opinions based on a sound understanding of the relevant body of knowledge and academic debates.

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Thesis-driven

The starting point of an academic text, which is a particular perspective, idea, or position applied to a chosen research problem.

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Complex

Academic texts have longer words and lexically varied vocabulary, as well as more grammatical complexity.

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Formal

Academic texts avoid colloquial words and expressions commonly used in casual conversations.

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Precise

Academic texts provide accurate facts and use precise vocabulary.

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Objective

Academic texts emphasize information and use more nouns (adjectives) rather than verbs (adverbs).

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Explicit

Academic texts make it clear to the reader how the various parts of the text are related and provide statements that explain their purpose.

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Accurate

Academic texts use vocabulary accurately and include words with narrow specific meanings.

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Hedging

The expression of certainty or uncertainty in academic writing, requiring decisions about the strength of claims made.

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Responsible

Academic texts require providing evidence for any claims made.

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Organized

Academic texts flow easily from one section to the next in a logical fashion.

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Planned

Academic texts are created after research and evaluation, according to a specific purpose and plan.

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