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    An academic text provides information on ideas and concepts related to a particular discipline through a written format. It uses a formal structure with an introduction, body, and conclusion to logically present arguments. The language is unambiguous and objective using an appropriate narrative tone and citations. Academic texts address complex issues using evidence-based arguments driven by a particular thesis. Key features include being complex, formal, precise, explicit, accurate, responsible, organized, and planned using discipline-specific academic language.

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    An academic text provides information on ideas and concepts related to a particular discipline through a written format. It uses a formal structure with an introduction, body, and conclusion to logically present arguments. The language is unambiguous and objective using an appropriate narrative tone and citations. Academic texts address complex issues using evidence-based arguments driven by a particular thesis. Key features include being complex, formal, precise, explicit, accurate, responsible, organized, and planned using discipline-specific academic language.

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    An academic text provides information on ideas and concepts related to a particular discipline through a written format. It uses a formal structure with an introduction, body, and conclusion to logically present arguments. The language is unambiguous and objective using an appropriate narrative tone and citations. Academic texts address complex issues using evidence-based arguments driven by a particular thesis. Key features include being complex, formal, precise, explicit, accurate, responsible, organized, and planned using discipline-specific academic language.

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    Academic Text

    - Is a written language that provides information, which contain ideas and concepts that are
    related to the particular discipline. Essay, Research Paper, Report, Project, Article, Thesis and
    Dissertation are considered as academic texts.

    Structure

    - The basic structure that is used by an academic text is consist of three (3) parts- Introduction,
    Body & Conclusion. Which is formal and logical. This kind of structure enables the reader to
    follow the argument and navigate the text.

    Tone

    - Refers to the attitude conveyed in a piece of writing. The arguments of others are farly present
    and with an appropriate narrative tone.

    Language

    - It is important to use unambiguous language. Clear topic sentences enable a reader to follow
    your line of thinking without difficulty. Formal language and the third POV should be used.
    Technical language appropriate to area of study may also be used, however, it does not mean
    using “big words” just for the sake of doing so.

    Citation

    - Citing sources in the body of the paper and providing a list of references as either footnotes or
    endnotes is a very important aspect of an academic text.

    Complexity

    - An academic text addresses complex issues that require higher-order thinking skills to
    comprehend.
    Evidence-based Arguments

    - What is valued in an academic text is that opinions are based on a sound understanding of the
    pertinent body of knowledge and academic debates that exist within, and often external to a
    specific discipline.

    Thesis-driven

    - The starting point of an academic text is a particular perspective problem, such as establishing,
    providing, or disproving solutions to the questions posed for the topic.

    FEATURES OF ACADEMIC TEXTS:

    1. Complex
    - Written language has no longer words, it is lexically more varied vocabulary
    - Written texts are shorter and the language has more grammatical clauses and more passives

    2. Formal
    - Should avoid colloquial words, and expressions.

    3. Precise
    - Facts are given accurately and precisely.

    4. Objective
    - Has fewer words that emphasize on the information you want to give and the arguments you
    want to make
    - Mostly use nouns (adjectives), rather than verbs (adverbs)

    5. Explicit
    - It is the responsibility of the writer in English to make it clear to the reader how the various
    parts of the text are related.

    6. Accurate
    - Uses vocabulary accurately
    - Most subjects have words with narrow specific meanings
    7. Hedging
    - It is necessary to make decisions about your stance on a particular subject, or the strength of the
    claims you are making.

    8. Responsible
    - You must be responsible for and must be able to provide evidence and justification for any
    claims you make

    9. Organize
    - Well-organized, it flows easily from one section to the next in a logical fashion.

    10. Plan
    - Well-planned. It usually takes place after research and evaluation, according to specific purpose
    and plan

    Academic Language

    - Is the language needed by students to do the work in schools. It includes, for example,
    discipline-specific vocabulary, grammar and punctuation, and applications of theorical
    conventions and devices that are typical for a content area.

    Social Language

    - Is the set of vocabulary that allows us to communicate with others in the context of regular daily
    conversations.

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