English for

Academic and
Professional
Purposes
Presented by: Mr. Ivan Jayson A. Macabenta
 Welcome Topics to be Discussed
to class!
• Nature of Academic Text
Prayer • Examples of Academic Text
Checking of Attendance • Types of Academic Text
Lesson Objectives • Structure of Academic Text
Class Discussion
Other Matters
Most Essential Learning Competencies
Uses knowledge of text structure to glean the
information he/she needs
 Learning Targets
At the end of the lesson, I can
1. I can determine the nature, types and forms of
academic texts;
2. I can present the basic structure of an academic
text specifically a research paper; and;
3. I can relate the importance of academic text to
daily life
LET'S TEST YOUR
KNOWLEDGE!
Formality in academic writing
requires precision to make a
legitimate piece of writing
Writing is a form of
communication that is shaped by
the following factors: topic, role,
and audience.
The use of personal pronouns
such as I, you, and we is
acceptable in academic writing.
“How can these problems be
solved?” is an example of a
critical question.
Because is an example of
transitional device that
expresses cause and effect.
An abstract is a summary of a
novel.
The conclusion is the section that
summarizes the main points of
the essay.
A summary is a condensed form
of a text which is usually half of
the original material.
To introduce a topic in an essay,
the writer must be able to
explain its details.
A research paper contains
background of the study, body
and recommendations.
 Question Number 1
Writing is a form of
communication that is shaped by
What is an
Academic Text?
An academic text is a reading
material that provides information
which include concepts and
theories that are related to the
specific discipline.
WORD CLOUD: COMMON
CHARACTERISTICS OF AN
ACADEMIC TEXT
Common
Characteristics
• contains list of sources/ references
• advancement of human
understanding
• can be challenging for novice/
beginning readers
• informative, argumentative and
objective in nature
If none, press
 TYPES OF
ACADEMIC TEXT

DESCRIPTIVE PERSUASIVE

ANALYTICAL CRITICAL
 DESCRIPTIVE
Its purpose is to provide facts or
information. An example would be a
summary of an article or a report of
the results of an experiment.

KEYWORDS: 'identify', 'report',

'record', 'summarize' and 'define'.
 ANALYTICAL
These kinds of texts organize the
facts and information you describe
into categories, groups, parts, types
or relationships.

KEYWORDS: 'analyze', 'compare’,

'contrast', 'relate', and 'examine'.
 PERSUASIVE
These includes an argument,
recommendation, interpretation of
findings, and/or evaluation of the work
of others. It needs to be supported by
some evidence.

KEYWORDS: 'argue', 'evaluate',

'discuss', and 'take a position'.
 CRITICAL

Critical writing requires you to consider

at least two points of view, including
your own.

KEYWORDS: 'critique', 'debate',

'disagree' and 'evaluate'.
SCHOOL BOOKS RESEARCH/ JOURNAL
AND TEXTBOOKS ARTICLES

NEWSPAPERS & THESIS &

MAGAZINE ARTICLES DISSERTATIONS

Different Forms of Academic Texts

SCHOOLBOOKS/ TEXTBOOKS

Textbooks are specifically designed to

help the learner. Textbooks vary in
style, tone and level depending on their
audience. They are a good place to
start when learning about a new topic.
 PERIODICALS

A periodical is a type of publication that

appears at regular, predictable, short
intervals. They include such items as
magazines, scholarly or professional
journals, industry/trade journals,
newspapers, and newsletters.
NEWSPAPERS/ MAGAZINE ARTICLES
A newspaper is a serial publication which
contains news on current events of special or
general interest. The individual parts are listed
chronologically or numerically and appear
frequently, usually at least once a week but
sometimes fortnightly or monthly.

A magazine is a periodical publication which is

printed in gloss-coated and matte paper. Magazines
are generally published on a regular schedule and
contain a variety of content. They are generally
financed by advertising, by a purchase price, by
prepaid subscriptions, or a combination of the three.
RESEARCH/ JOURNAL ARTICLES
Journal articles are shorter than
books and written about very specific
topics. A journal is a collection of
articles (like a magazine) that is
published regularly throughout the
year. Journals present the most recent
research, and journal articles are
written by experts
THESIS AND DISSERTATIONS

The main difference between a thesis

and a dissertation is when they are
completed. The thesis is a project that
marks the end of a bachelor's program,
while the dissertation occurs during
doctoral study.
 The two are actually quite different in their purpose, as
well. A thesis is a compilation of research that proves you are
knowledgeable about the information learn throughout your
program. A dissertation is your opportunity during a
doctorate program to contribute new knowledge, theories or
practices to your field. The point is to come up with an
entirely new concept, develop it and defend its worth.
 ARE YOU NOW
READY FOR OUR
NEW LESSON?

If yes, press
 Structure of
Academic Texts
The structure of academic texts
depends not only on the logical
development of a topic but also on
conventions within disciplines.
 The three-part essay structure is a
basic structure that consists of
introduction, body and conclusion. The
introduction and the conclusion should
be shorter than the body of the text.
 SHALL WE
PROCEED TO THE
NEXT SLIDE?

If you agree, press

INTRODUCTION BODY CONCLUSION
several paragraphs restate thesis
identify the topic/ (depending on the statement
purpose of the topic length of the
assignment) summarize
thesis statement main points
provide more detailed
information about the include final insights
topic & recommendations
WELL-WRITTEN ACADEMIC TEXT
• all asked questions have been
answered or addressed
• the reader understands where the
writer is going
• all accounts appear to be relevant
to the whole
• the theory you have described is
used to analyze and interpret data
• the method is described well and
corresponds to your research
issue
• the results correspond to the aim
• the discussion links empirical data,
theory and method together
• the conclusions are justified by the
results of the discussion
Thank you for
joining today's
class.
Sir Noy