Academic texts are completely different from non-academic texts in terms of content, format and style.

Authors of academic texts usually present facts from studies to support their main argument.

Non-academic texts can be found in Magazines.

Academic texts often take years to publish because of intense writing and review.

Essentially, the language of academic texts is precise and accurate.

Nonacademic texts are objective in nature

One has to determine his/her purpose before reading.

Nonacademic texts use formal words and may contain technical terms that are related to a certain field.

Nonacademic texts usually include one's opinions and pointof-view.