Academic Writing Concepts

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What are the characteristics of academic text?

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Typically formal, information from credible sources, entails concepts & theories related to specific disciplines.

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What are the three main parts of an essay?

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Introduction, Body, Conclusion.

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What should be included in the introduction of an essay?

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Short background on the theme, gain reader attention, thesis statement.

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What are the 6 aspects to consider when approaching a piece of writing?

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1. Writer’s purpose 2. Writing tone and style 3. Reader's goal 4. Specific language 5. Organization 6. Discipline-specific.

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What are the different text structures in writing?

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1. Narrative 2. Chronological/Process/Sequence 3. Cause and Effect 4. Problem/Solution 5. Compare and Contrast 6. Definition or Description.

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What is skimming in reading techniques?

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Skimming is 'gist reading' to get the general idea.

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What is scanning in reading techniques?

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Scanning is finding specific information.

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What is intensive reading?

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Intensive reading is retaining information from texts over a long period, useful for studying.

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What are the principles of intensive reading?

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O: Overview, S: Summarize, P: Purpose, T: Test, Q: Questions, U: Understanding, R: Reading.

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What is extensive reading?

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Extensive reading is reading for enjoyment, graded reading, or sustained silent reading.