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(MODULES COVERAGE FOR THE 3RD QUARTER
EXAM)
MODULE 1
 Academic writing refers to a style of expression
that researchers and professionals use to define
the intellectual boundaries of their disciplines
and their specific areas of expertise. It is
characterized by its formal tone, use of third-
person, clear focus on the problem under
investigation, and precise word choice (Hartley,
2008).
 Academic text in English is linear, which means
it has one central point or theme with every part
contributing to the main line of argument,
without digressions or repetitions. Its objective
is to inform rather than to entertain. There are
four main language features used in an academic
text. It is to some extent: formal, objective,
explicit, and accurate (www.uefap.com).
Four Features of an Academic Text
(1) Formality: Unlike fiction or journalistic
writing, the overall structure of academic writing
is formal and logical. It must be cohesive and
possess a logically organized flow of ideas; this
means that the various parts are connected to
form a unified whole.
(2) Objectivity: This means that the main emphasis
is given on the information and arguments that
the author wants to convey rather than on
personal opinion. Therefore, it has fewer words
that refer to the writer or the reader such us
personal pronouns “I,” “you,” and “we”.
(3) Explicitness: An academic text is explicit about
the relationships in the text.
(4) Accuracy: Academic writing uses vocabulary
accurately. Most subjects have words with
narrow, specific meanings. Words are clear and
concise and not ambiguous. Awareness of the
words used is important because words that have
almost the same denotation (dictionary meaning)
can have very different connotations (implied
meanings). Likewise, grammar rules are also
followed to avoid confusion among readers.
MODULE 2
 Reading academic texts is done for different
purposes. It could to locate a main idea, scan for
information, identify gaps in existing studies, or
connect new ideas to existing ones. In addition,
it also serves as reference to support a particular
writing assignment and helps in deeply
understanding an existing idea.
 An academic text consists of three major
components which are the introduction, body
and conclusion.
contains the following information: introduction
of the topic, context of the topic, background
information, aim of the text, manner of
development, thesis statement or research
question, suggestions on what the findings are,
and importance of the topic.
Body: The second part of the text is the body. This is the
main section of an academic text and is also the longest.
Depending on the length of the text, the body might be
divided into subsections. It is the most substantial part of
the text because this is where the arguments are
presented that support the thesis statement or answer the
question posted in the introduction. In research, this is
where the findings, are presented, discussed and
analyzed.
Conclusion: In the third part, the conclusion, the thesis
statement or the problem is revisited. It may include the
evaluation and explanation whether the aim was reached
or the problem presented in the introduction solved or
not.
Locating information in an Academic Text
 Definition: Explains the meaning of new words
or phrases.
 Cause and Effect: Describes how one or more
things cause or are related to one another.
 Comparison and Contrast: Discuss similarities
and/or differences among ideas, theories,
concepts, objects, or persons.
 Problem/solution: Starts with the negative
situation (a problem) and ends with a positive
situation (a solution).
 Sequence: Chronological narration of a
historical period, a sequential description of a
processor a procedure.
MODULE 3
WHAT IS A SUMMARY?
 Summary is a brief or short statement or
account of something that consists of the main
ideas and important details of a text.  The
length of your summary depends on the main
idea and key points you have covered. There is
no definite or exact length of a summary.
 WHAT A SUMMARY IS NOT?  It is NOT a
place for opinions.  It is NOT copy-pasted.
Copy-paste is when you just copy few sentences
from the text, word for word, and delete (take
out) other sentences when there is already no
space in your paper.  It is NOT writing down
everything.
 The main idea is what the text is about. Often,
you can find the main idea in the topic sentence
or thesis statement. Sometimes the main idea is
explicit; sometimes it is implied. If the main
idea is explicit, it means it is directly stated in
the topic sentence. If it is implied, it means the
topic sentence only suggests or gives a hint of
the idea but is not directly stated in the
sentence.
 Key points or sub points are arguments or
information that are used to support the main
idea. Key points may be developed or
elaborated with supporting details.
OTHER SUMMARIZING TECHNIQUES:
1. One-Word Summaries:
► Apply critical thinking skills to investigate, read
about, and analyze the topic.
► Come up with one good word that fits the topic.
► Defend your word choice with a valid reason. It is not
the choice of the one word that makes this a powerful
strategy, but the development of your reason for
defending that choice.
2. GIST Strategy: According to the Merriam-
Webster dictionary, gist means main point or
essence. In this strategy, you fill in the details
asked of you and follow the steps given.
3. Summary Star: Using the shape of a star, first
write your preferred one-word title for the
article. It can be the theme or the main idea of
the article. Then, write two feelings the text
conveys in the right corner. In the lower right
corner of the star, write three words about the
setting. Next, write four words to describe the
problem or conflict. Lastly, write five words
about the conclusion or ending of the text in the
left.
4. Chain of Events
5. Problem-Solution Chart MODULE 6
6. Story Pyramid
7. Acrostics ► You are to choose a key
word/concept from the lesson. You must then
write a detail or descriptor that starts with each
of the letters of the key word/concept.
8. RAFT- Role (from whose point of view)
Audience (the specific reader to whom the piece
is being written) Form or Format (a letter,
memo, list, email, etc.) Topic (specific subject of
the writing)

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