Understanding Academic Text Structure

This video tutorial explains the macro structure of academic texts, focusing on the introduction and conclusion. It outlines the purpose and structure of these sections, emphasizing their importance in framing the main content and closing the discussion. The introduction should provide context, present a problem statement, and preview main points, while the conclusion should revisit the problem statement, summarize key points, and highlight the significance of findings. Both sections should be concise, comprising 10-15% of the total text.

What are the two vital parts of the macro structure of an academic text discussed in the video?

• Introduction and Body

• Body and Conclusion

• Introduction and Conclusion

• Abstract and References

What is the primary function of the introduction in an academic text?

• To provide a detailed analysis

• To summarize the text

• To list references

• To explain why the text is written and how it will be structured

What percentage of the total text should the introduction and conclusion not exceed?

• 20 to 25 percent

• 15 to 20 percent

• 10 to 15 percent

• 5 to 10 percent

What is the function of the introduction in an academic text?

• To close the loop

• To list references

• To provide a detailed analysis

• To open up the main contents

What should the introduction and conclusion be in terms of length?

• Introduction longer

• Conclusion longer

• Different lengths

• More or less equal

What is the purpose of the problem statement in the introduction?

• To provide a solution

• To summarize the text

• To list the main points

• To identify a specific problem that needs to be addressed

What follows the problem statement in the introduction?

• References

• Conclusion

• Abstract

• Thesis statement

What is the role of the thesis statement?

• To provide a background

• To suggest a solution to the problem statement

• To list references

• To summarize the text

What approach is recommended for structuring the introduction?

• Chronological order

• Random order

• Broad to specific

• Specific to broad

What should the introduction provide to prove understanding of the topic?

• A list of references

• A short contextualization or background

• A summary of the text

• A detailed analysis