Structure of Academic Text
*typically form
*has clearly structed introduction and conclusion
*includes concepts and theories that are related to the specific discipline they explore
*usually exhibit all the properties, of a well written test organization, coherence and cohesion as well as strict and herence to of a language use and mechanics.
*includes a list of reference used is developing the academic paper.
Critical Reading Strategies
Reading Academic Text
• requires focus and understanding
• requires you to interact with the text by questioning its assumption, responding to its arguments, and connecting it to real-life experiences and applications
To adopt a critical reading approach, practice the strategies to be employed during each stage of reading.
Before reading
• Determine which type of academic text (article, review, thesis etc.) you are reading
• Determine and establish your purpose for reading
Critical reading strategies
• Identity the author purpose for writing.
• Predict or infer the main idea or argument based on its title.
• Identify your attitude towards the author and the text.
• State what you already know and what you want to learn about the topic.
Example of Academic text
Articles
- published in scholarly journals, this type of academic text offers result of research and development.
Conference Paper
- presented in Scholastic conferences and may be revised as articles for possible publication in scholarly journal.
Reviews
- provide evaluation
Theses, Dissertations
- these are personal studies/researches written by a candidate for college or university degree
