ENGLISH FOR

ACADEMIC AND
PROFESSIONAL
PURPOSES (EAPP)
Sir JERWIN M. GARLITOS, T-II
QUARTER 3 /MODULE 1
Academic Text and Text
Structure
Learning Objective
1 .
Differentiating the language used in
academic texts from various disciplines
(CS_EN11/12A-EAPP-Ia-c-2)
 LESSON 1:

ACADEMIC TEXT
 WHAT IS ACADEMIC TEXT?
Academic Text is defined as critical, objective, specialized
texts written by experts or professionals in a given field
using formal language.

“ it analyze the available facts, evidence, observations, and

arguments to form a judgement”
 WHAT IS ACADEMIC TEXT?
Academic Text is defined as critical, objective, specialized texts
written by experts or professionals in a given field using formal
language.

> It is formal by avoiding casual or conversational language such as

informal vocabulary/ contractions.
> It is technical by using vocabulary specific to the discipline
(jargons).
 WHAT IS ACADEMIC TEXT?
Academic Text is defined as critical, objective, specialized
texts written by experts or professionals in a given field
using formal language.

> Concentrating on a particular area of knowledge

 Examples of Academic Text
1.Literary Analysis – it examines, evaluates, and make an
argument about literary work.
* (it goes beyond mere summarization)
* ( it requires careful closure reading of one/multiple
texts and often focuses on a specific characteristics,
theme, or motif )
2. Research Paper- it uses outside information to
support a thesis or make an argument.
- common research sources include:
a. data
b. primary source (historical records)
c. secondary source (peer-reviewed
scholarly articles )
3. Dissertation – it is a document submitted at the
conclusion of a Ph.D. program.
- a book length summarization of the
doctoral candidate’s research.

Academic papers may be done :

As part of a class
In a program of study
For publication
 Other examples of Academic Text
Book and Book Reports/Review

Translations

Conference paper

Academic journal

Abstract and explication

 Comparison
ACADEMIC TEXT NON-ACADEMIC TEXT

◦ Based on facts ◦ May be considered that writing which is

personal, emotional, impressionistic, or
◦ Formal
subjective in nature
◦ Technical (jargons) ◦ Examples
◦ Written by experts or professionals Personal opinions
Letters to editors
Memos
Magazine
Fiction /nonfiction
Writing for newspapers
Digital media
EXERCISE 1
Direction: Identify whether the following
statements are TRUE or FALSE.
NOTE: Thumbs up (true), Thumbs down (false)
1. Academic text is merely based on opinion or personal experience
of a writer.
( Answer: Thumbs down – because academic text is based on facts )
2. Academic text is written by a person or an individual who is an
expert in a certain field.
(Answer: Thumbs up: it was written by experts or professionals)
3. Dissertation, research paper, and literary analysis are examples
under non-academic text.
(Answer: Thumbs down: they are examples of academic text)
4. Academic texts use informal or casual language.
(Answer: Thumbs down: it uses formal language)
5. “For publication” is one of the three reasons in writing
academic papers.
(Answer: Thumbs up: as part of a class, in a program of study, for
publication)
 PARTS OF THE
ACADEMIC TEXT
I. Title Page

> provides information regarding

the title, author, and type of work.
II. Abstract or Summary
> provides a brief account of
the main content of an
academic paper.
III. Table of Contents
> gives an opportunity to gain an
idea of what the academic paper is
about at an early stage.
IV. Introduction
it is a soft-start and orientation
to engage and acquaint with the
academic text.
V. Background
> gives the necessary background
information to understand the
context of the academic text.
VI. Aim and Issue
> provides the
terms of
reference for
academic
paper.
VII. Theoretical
Framework
> defines the
key concepts,
proposes
relations
between them,
discusses
relevant theories
and models
based on a
literature review.
VIII. Method
> provides
the
methodologic
al details of
the paper.
IX. Results, Analysis and Discussion
>involves the result of the study,
its analysis and discussion.
X. Closure
>the end section of the academic
paper. A summary or a concrete
conclusion about the issue and
questions can be used to end the
academic paper.
 XI. List of
References
>acknowledges
the contribution
of other writers
and researchers
in your work.
XII. Appendices
> contains
supplementary
materials that may
be helpful in
providing a more
comprehensive
understanding of
the academic
paper.
 LESSON 2
TEXT STRUCTURE
COMMON TYPES OF TEXT
STRUCTURES
 STRUCTURE DESCRIPTION SIGNAL WORDS EXAMPLES
Descriptive This type of text characteristic are, to Information sheets
structure features a illustrate, also, one about products for
detailed description example, in addition sale.
of something to give
the reader a mental
picture.

Cause and Effects This structure as a result of, Warning labels

presents the causal because of, thus, for naming possible side
relationship between theses reasons effects of using a
a specific event, idea, product.
or concept and the
events, ideas, or
concept that follow.
Comparison and This type of text examines like, in contrast, similar to, News articles about the
Contrast the similarities and while, as opposed to, position of two political
differences between two whereas parties on certain issues.
or more people, events,
concepts, ideas, etc.

Order/Sequence This text structure gives first, second, last, next, Directions in a manual for
readers a chronological of then, before, another using an appliance.
events or a list of steps in
a procedure.

Problem and Solution This type of structure sets the problem is, the A political speech
up a problem or problems, solution is, the difficulty is proposing a solution for a
explains the solution, and social problem.
then discusses the effects
of the solution
 List of Activities
1.What I Have Learned (pp 8-9)
2.What I Can Do (pp 9-10)
3.What’s More (pp 18)
4.Assessment (pp 21-22)
QUARTER 3/ MODULE 2
Summarization of Text
Objective:
1. Using various techniques in summarizing
a variety of academic texts
(CS_EN11/12A-EAPP-Ia-c-4).
REVIEW
 Comparison
ACADEMIC TEXT NON-ACADEMIC TEXT

◦ Based on facts ◦ May be considered that writing which is

personal, emotional, impressionistic, or
◦ Formal
subjective in nature
◦ Technical (jargons) ◦ Examples
◦ Written by experts or professionals Personal opinions
Examples: Letters to editors
Literary analysis Memos
Research paper Magazine

Dissertation Fiction /nonfiction

Writing for newspapers
Digital media
 Types of Text Structure
Description
Cause and Effect
Compare and Contrast
Chronological Order
Problem and Solution
 WHAT IS SUMMARY?

A summary is a synthesis of the key ideas of a piece

of writing, restated in your own words – i.e.,
paraphrased. You may write a summary as a stand-
alone assignment or as part of a longer paper.
Whenever you summarize, you must be careful not
to copy the exact wording of the original source.
Simple Steps in Summarizing Text
1.Read the text comprehensively.
> The very first step in making a summary is to have a comprehensive
reading skill.
2. Write the main statements.
Underlining or marking the main ideas from a text is the next step.
3. List down supporting details.
> Look for the details that support the main idea.
4. Create a summary.
Prepare the first draft of the summary.
5. Adjust summary as needed.
> Omit or add any piece of information that
is appropriate for making the summary.
EXERCISE 2
What are the five steps in summarizing a text?
Step 1:
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Step 2:
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Step 3:
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Step 4:
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Step 5:
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CHALLENGE
Direction: Read the paragraph and proofread for spelling errors.
Thank You!