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WorksheetsEnglish for Academic and Professional Purposes (Grade 11 SHS
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 5mins
___________ is defined as critical, objective, specialized texts written by experts or professionals in a given field using formal language.
Academic texts
Non-academic texts
_________ refers to writing that is informal and intended for a lay audience, often without research or sources involved.
Academic Texts
Non-academic texts
The following are examples of non-academic text EXCEPT:
Blog posts
Newsletters
Magazines
Articles
The following are examples of academic texts EXCEPT:
Research paper
Thesis
Novels
Book reviews
Which of the following are the objectives of academic texts? (Select all that applies)
Better understand existing ideas and connect new ideas to existing ones
Get ideas that can support a particular argument
Gain more information and knowledge about a certain topic
Identify gaps/limitations in existing studies
The following are the structure of academic texts EXCEPT:
Have a clearly structured introduction, body and conclusion
Does not include a list of references used in developing the academic paper
Include concepts and theories that are related to the specific discipline they explore.
Exhibit all the properties of a well-written text such as organization, unity and the likes.
In writing academic texts, one must observe the following EXCEPT:
State critical questions and issues relating to the topic
Using precise and accurate words while using jargons and colloquial expressions
Take an objective point-of-view and avoid being personal and subjective.
List references used at the end of the academic text
One of the areas to consider in writing academic text that deals with clarity of the purpose and the thesis statement, relevance of the supporting points to the thesis statement and knowledge on the subject matter.
Content
Structure
Language and Style
Mechanics
One of the areas to consider in writing academic text that deals with coherence and logical sequence of ideas.
Content
Structure
Language and Style
Mechanics
One of the areas to consider in writing academic text that deals with the appropriate word choice and sentence construction.
Content
Structure
Language and style
Mechanics
One of the areas to consider in writing academic text that deals with grammar, punctuations, capitalization, formatting and discussion.
Content
Structure
Language and Style
Mechanics
When looking for sources, look for the credentials of the author, the university he/she graduated, the year and the likes. What criteria in evaluating sources is being referred in the given statement?
Authority
Location
Accuracy
Currency
Relevance
Some examples of online database are Google scholar and websites ending with .edu, .org, .gov. What criteria in evaluating sources is being referred in the given statement?
Authority
Location
Accuracy
Currency
Relevance
The informations in the text are supported by factual data relating to the topic. These factual data are often found in reference lists at the end of fhe academic text. What criteria in evaluating sources is being referred in the given statement?
Authority
Location
Accuracy
Currency
Relevance
Sources used should not exceed more than 5 years to ensure accurate and updated data in writing your academic text. What criteria in evaluating sources is being referred in the given statement?
Authority
Location
Accuracy
Currency
Relevance
Maria is writing an essay about financial literacy. She cites articles in her reference list related to her chosen topic. What criteria in evaluating sources is being referred in the given situation?
Accuracy
Location
Currency
Authority
Relevance
The following are examples of strategies BEFORE reading EXCEPT:
Use context clues to define unfamiliar/technical words.
Predict/infer the main idea or argument of the text.
Determine which type of academic text you are reading.
Check the reference list for proper formatting.
The following are examples of strategies DURING reading EXCEPT:
Discuss with other people about your ideas with regards to the academic text.
Synthesize the author's arguments at the end of the chapter/section.
Annotate important parts of the text.
Use a concept map/graphic organizer to note down ideas being explained.
The following are examples of strategies AFTER reading EXCEPT:
Write questions on informations that you find confusing
Reflect/react on some parts of the text through writing.
Discuss with other people your ideas
Link the main idea of the text to what you already know
One of the reading strategies in which the reader looks quickly in a text and its different parts to give you an idea what the text is all about.
Preview
Context Clues
Outlining
Skimming
One of the reading strategies in which the reader uses the text's content to understand the meaning of a difficult word.
Context Clues
Outlining
Skimming
Scanning
One of the reading strategies in which it is written in keywords and phrases composing of a main idea and supporting details; it is a pre-reading and post-reading strategy
Outlining
Skimming
Scanning
Paraphrasing
This reading strategy refers to reading text quickly to find the main idea / grasp a general idea of the text.
Skimming
Scanning
Paraphrasing
Preview
The following are effective strategies in skimming: (Select all that applies)
Read the title
Read the headings
Read chart/photos
Quickly read the first and last sentence of each paragraph
This reading strategy refers to reading text very quickly to find pieces of information in a text / locate specific information in a text
Skimming
Scanning
Previewing
Paraphrasing
What is the difference between skimming and scanning?
Skimming: rapid reading of a text ; Scanning: Slow reading of the text
Skimming: Finding specific information ; Scanning: Getting a general overview of the text
Skimming: You don't know what to look for ; Scanning: You know what to look for
The following are effective ways in scanning: (Select all that applies)
Read the questions
Underline important words
Scan the text for words you find difficult to understand
Annotate questions, ideas while reading the text
It is a reading strategy that refers to rewriting the main idea and relevant details of a reading text in your own original word choice.
Skimming
Scanning
Outlining
Paraphrasing
The following are some reminders on how to paraphrase: (Select all that applies)
Change the structure of the sentence
Give emphasis on the syntax
Use paraphrasing for shorter texts
What's the main difference between summarizing and paraphrasing?
Summarizing: Rewriting the main idea and relevant details verbatim (word by word) ; Paraphrasing: Rewriting the main idea and relevant details in your own word choice
Summarizing: Only the main idea is written and some relevant ideas are left out ; Paraphrasing: The main idea and relevant details are written out
Summarizing: Ideally used for longer texts ; Paraphrasing: Ideally used for shorter texts
