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    This document provides an overview of academic texts versus non-academic texts. It defines academic texts as those written by professionals for a scholarly audience, which are well-edited, use formal language and field-specific terminology. Examples include textbooks, journal articles and theses. Non-academic texts are written for a general audience, may not involve research, use informal language and deliver basic information. The document also discusses strategies for effective reading of academic texts and assessing learning.

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    LESSON 1

    Reading
    Academic
    Texts
    English for Academic and Professional Purposes
    Why do you read?

    What is Academic Text?

    What is the Difference of academic


    and non-academic texts?
    What is
    Academic text?
    ACADEMIC TEXT
    Academic text is a type of text or writing
    that is written by professionals in a given
    field and is also intended for a scholarly
    audience.
    ACADEMIC TEXT

    Well-edited and often take years to


    publish
    Uses formal language
    Contains words and terms specific to the
    field (jargons)
    Examples of Academic texts
    School books and textbooks
    Journal articles
    Academic essay
    Research proposals and papers
    Encyclopedia
    Dictionary
    Thesis and dissertations
    Review Papers
    What is
    Non-Academic text?
    Non-academic texts
    Written for the mass public
    Published quickly and can be written by anyone
    Often doesn’t involve research or resources
    Uses informal or conversational language
    May contain slang
    Non-academic texts
    Author may be unknown
    Usually delivers simple and basic information
    Can be read and easily understood by any
    kind of reader
    Personal, emotional, impressionistic, or
    subjective in nature.
    Examples of Non-Academic texts
    •Blog posts
    •Fiction books
    •Letters
    •Personal journals and diaries
    How do we read academic texts?

    How to read effectively?


    How do you read
    Textbooks?
    How do you read
    Magazines?
    CRITICAL
    READING
    STRATEGIES
    Thank you for
    Listening!
    ASSESSENT OF
    LEARNING

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