1.What is the nature of academic text?
2. Compare academic and creative text in 3 instances.
3. Give a notable example of an academic text.
4. Give at least 3 purposes of academic text.
5. What is the nature and structure of academic text in terms of:Language, Style, and Form?
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March 27, 2024
English for Academic Purposes Program [SCEAPP]
1. Based on my understanding, academic texts are professional academic writing often used when drafting a thesis. Featuring knowledge pertaining to the profession in question, including theories and concepts. As they provide a foundation of knowledge and understanding, academic texts are a vital component of learning and development. Whether you are drafting a research paper, a thesis, or a dissertation, academic writing is all about presenting your ideas and arguments in a logical and convincing way and backing them up with credible evidence and sources.
2. Academic writing and creative writing are two distinct styles with varying purposes and goals.
a. Academic writing is primarily focused on research-based studies, primarily to convey information, support an argument, or exhibit research findings based on facts and evidence. In contrast, creative writing is more focused on exploring intended to entertain, evoke emotions, or express oneself artistically.
b. Academic text has a firm structure, such as a five-paragraph essay or a research paper format. However, creative writing allows for greater structural flexibility and experimentation, such as using retrospect or nonlinear storytelling.
c. Creative writing aims to let imaginations run wild and take readers on a journey with stories that they may relate to on an emotional level, while academic writing aims to inform and educate readers on a particular subject, using data and researching extensively. Although they have different goals and purposes, both these writing styles require specific skill sets and techniques to be effective.
3. An example of academic writing could be a research paper, a thesis, or a dissertation. This writing style necessitates more than just fundamental writing skills because it requires a solid comprehension of the topic at hand as well as the ability to produce a well-reasoned argument supported by evidence.
4. The nature and structure of academic writing in terms of:
a. Language: It employs suitable and formal terminology. It should not include shorter verb forms, word contractions, slang, or colloquial language.
b. Style: It approaches topics logically, precisely, and neutrally. The writing style should be consistent, orderly, and appropriate for the given context.
c. Form: Academic material can take a variety of formats, although it is mostly written in the Introduction, Body, and Conclusion (IBC) format. Looking deeper into academic publications, one may see that some use the IMRAD structure, which refers to introduction, methods and materials, results, and discussion. The framework must be able to deliver the topic with valid reasoning while providing a solid foundation to support what is being presented.
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