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Non- Academic Text- are written for the mass public. They are published quickly and can be written by anyone. Their language is informal, casual and may contain slang.
Two Structures of Academic Text
Three Part Essay- consisting of introduction, body and conclusion.
IMRD Structure- (Introduction-Method- Results-Discussion) where the body part of the text consists of two sections referred to as methods and results. The conclusion part of research articles written according to this format is called discussion, and has a slightly different set-up than the conclusion of the three-part essay.
Examples of Academic Text:
Article
Claims
Essay
Blog Article
Essay
Conference Paper
Proposal
Collaborative Wiki Article
Blog Post
Report
Popularization
Thesis/dissertation
Review
“Reading Techniques Locating Main Ideas” in a specific academic text.
Reading Techniques
a. Skimming – is sometimes referred to as a gist reading.
b. Scanning – is used when you are looking for specific information.
c. Intensive Reading- is reading for a high degree of comprehension and retention over a long period of time.
d. Extensive Reading – involves reading for pleasure.
LOCATING MAIN IDEAS
A thesis statement is one sentence that clearly and concisely tells the reader what your paper will be about. (It is the main or position you will defend in your paper.)
Example 1:
Examine these steps:
Determine essay’s topic (what you will be writing about)
Example: Pixa’s film UP
Determine your viewpoint.
Example: Persuasive Essay--- It’s not really a “kid” movie.
Determine three reasons to support your viewpoint.
Put it all together!
Example: Pixar’s film, Up, should not be considered a “kid” movie because it contains intense character conflicts, complex emotional scenes, and a theme of loss which is too difficult for young children to understand.
Example 2:
Question: “What are the potential benefits of using iPads in a seventh grade class?”
Answer/THESIS: “The potential benefits of using iPads in seventh grade class are….”
(3 reasons/ideas)
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