(lesson 5) academic texts

Academic Texts

written works used in academic and professional settings that follow specific structures, tones, and standards to communicate ideas clearly and responsibly :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Writing Across Disciplines

the ability to use different types of academic texts across various fields such as humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, and education

Academic Writing Diversity

in academic and professional settings, writers use different kinds of texts depending on purpose, audience, and context

Clarity

in academic writing, ideas are easy to understand and allow readers to grasp the message without confusion or rereading

Objectivity

presenting ideas fairly and neutrally without personal emotions, bias, or unsupported opinions

Logical Organization

arranging ideas in a clear and meaningful order so readers can easily follow the writer’s thinking

Evidence-Based Reasoning

supporting claims and ideas with proof from reliable sources or from the text itself

Book Review or Article Critique

an academic text that evaluates the content, strengths, and weaknesses of a written work rather than just summarizing it

Book Review Purpose

to analyze and judge a text by examining its ideas, purpose, and effectiveness

Book Review Key Features

includes a brief summary, critical evaluation, discussion of strengths and weaknesses, author’s purpose, and reviewer’s informed opinion

Book Review Requirements

accurate understanding of the text, objective tone, use of evaluation criteria, supporting evidence, and proper citation

Literature Review

an academic text that surveys, summarizes, and synthesizes existing studies related to a topic

Literature Review Purpose

to show what has already been studied and identify gaps in knowledge

Literature Review Key Features

discussion of multiple sources, grouping by theme or approach, comparison of findings, and identification of trends or gaps

Literature Review Requirements

use of credible sources, proper citation, logical organization, and objective analytical writing without personal opinion

Research Report

an academic text that presents the results of an original study

Research Report Purpose

to explain what was studied, how it was studied, what was found, and what the findings mean

Research Report Key Features

formal tone, standard structure, data presentation, interpretation of findings, and clear conclusions

Research Report Requirements

clear research question, accurate data collection and analysis, ethical reporting, and proper documentation

Project Proposal

an academic text that persuades readers that a project is necessary, feasible, and beneficial

Project Proposal Purpose

to explain what will be done, why it should be done, and how it will be done

Project Proposal Key Features

clear problem statement, proposed solution, objectives, expected outcomes, and persuasive professional tone

Project Proposal Requirements

clear justification, logical plan, persuasive evidence, and organized structure

Position Paper

an academic text that presents and defends a clear stand on an issue

Position Paper Purpose

to support one position using arguments and evidence while acknowledging opposing views

Position Paper Key Features

clear thesis, logical arguments, use of evidence, counterarguments, and persuasive language

Position Paper Requirements

strong position, credible evidence, logical reasoning, and respectful tone

Introduce the Text

the first step in writing a book review or article critique where the title, author, topic, and purpose are presented

Brief Summary

a concise presentation of the main argument and key points without retelling everything

Evaluation

the step where strengths and weaknesses of the text are analyzed using criteria such as clarity and evidence

Overall Judgment

the final assessment stating whether the text was effective and why

Academic Writing Reminder

identify purpose, follow structure, use proper tone, support ideas with evidence, and revise for clarity and correctness