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Understanding Academic Text Structure

Understanding Academic Text Structure

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

FREE Resource

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.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Introduction longer

Conclusion longer

Different lengths

More or less equal

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What follows the problem statement in the introduction?

References

Conclusion

Abstract

Thesis statement

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