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Defi nition of Academic
Discourse
 Expository or argumentative in nature.
 Presents an individuals’ insights regarding a
concept or methods in a scholarly way.
 Uses formal language.
 Stated in third person point of view.
 Maintains an objective tone.
 Avoid using figure of speech and idiomatic
expressions, including biased or stereotyped and
sexiest language.

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Examples includes in
Academic Discourse
LITERATURE BOOK
REVIEWS REVIEWS
SYNTHES
JOURN IS
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Structures of Academic
Discourse
Introduction Body Conclusion
States the Discuss the methods Reiterates the
significance of the of gathering the claims and asserts
topic and the information. his or her stand.
issues to be Presents the findings May include
addressed. and interprets them.
insights and
Mentions the Formulates recommendation
arguments and
objectives and how for further
supports them with
it may be beneficial evidence.
studies.
or detrimental.

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