Similarities and Differences

Academic Text Academic and Non- Non- academic Text

(Differences) academic Texts (Differences)
Similarities
Academic texts tend They both serve as Non- academic text
to be formal and vessels to connect can be written in any
direct. the writers to their way the author
It is mainly use for readers. wants.
research purposes They can be used as Use in casual
and job reports. sources for certain writings and can be
Certain rules are contexts depending written by anyone.
needed to be on the style and No certain rules to be
followed. genre used by the followed, freestyle
Semi- formal words article. writings are
are used to convince They are both permitted.
the readers. presented through Slangs and informal
Needs to be objective writing, may it be on words are used to
and impersonal. the internet or on the entertain the readers.
Facts are valued paper. Subjective in nature.
rather than personal Non- academic and It can be heavily
opinions. academic texts have personal opinion and
Relies more on purpose. emotional based.
referencing facts to Both texts brainstorm Authors of the quotes
present evidences Ideas such as quotes and sayings may not
and support claims. for non- academic be mentioned.
Citations are valued text and facts for List of references are
and list of references academic texts from not provided
are provided. different sources to Can be written and
Longer time span is provide more impact published quickly.
given for to the readers. It is written for the
proofreading. They are considered masses.
Research articles, as a form or a type of Text messages,
Thesis projects, writing. personal journals,
Abstracts, Essays Both of them are emails and
and Literature required to be autobiography are
reviews are some original. some examples of
examples of non- academic
academic writing. writing.

Rod Angelo Lademora Grade 11- Stem