APP1

LESSON 1:
sUMMARIZES AN
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC
AND PROFESSIONAL
PURPOSES

ACADEMIC TEXT
FIRST QUARTER MODULE 1
 OBJECTIVES

Define academic texts

Summarize the
content of
an academic text
State the main idea or
key information
of a text
 What are
ACADEMIC TEXTS?

 Academic texts are

usually written by
professionals who
specialize in a specific
field
(Mid Michigan College,
2020)
•Academic texts are usually
clear, direct to the point,
focused, has a particular
structure and is always
supported by evidences. It is
written using formal language
and style (University of Leeds,
2021). ​
These (academic texts) are used to
determine and  establish
intellectual boundaries in a
certain body of  knowledge
(University of South Carolina,
2021).​
Examples: Dissertations, Journals,
Theses, Research papers​
 What are NON-
ACADEMIC TEXTS?

Non-academic texts are quickly accomplished and can be written by virtually

anyone. These are meant for mass consumption. The language used may be
informal and may contain slang. Furthermore, the authors or sources may or may
not always be recognized (Mid Michigan College, 2020).​
•Examples: Magazine articles, Newspaper articles, Literary texts

Non-academic writing may attract a more general or broad demographic.

It is not limited to a specific audience. These are usually not peer-
reviewed (Kumar, 2021).​
To illustrate:

questions?
ORAL RECITATION:

WHAT IS AN
ACADEMIC TEXT?

GIVE EXAMPLES
 Basics of
Summarizing

 Purpose of Summarizing is
Summarizing often used to
determine the

essential ideas
in a book,
article, book
chapter, or
parts of an
article.

Summarizing is an important skill because it helps you

Deepen your understanding of the text

Learn to identify relevant information or key ideas

Combine details or examples that support the main idea/s

Concentrate on the gist or main idea and key words presented in the text; and

Capture the key ideas in the text and put them together clearly and concisely
Guidelines in
Summarizing

1.Clarify your purpose before you read

2.Read the text and understand the meaning
3.Select and underline or circle the key ideas
and phrase while reading
4.Write all the key ideas and phrase you
identified
5.Identify the connections of those key ideas and
phrase using a concept map
6.List your ideas in sentence form in concept
map
7.Combine the sentences into a paragraph.
8.Ensure that you do not copy a single sentence
from the original text
9.Refrain from adding comments about the text
10.Eliminate redundant ideas
11.Check accuracy
12.Record the details of original source (e.g
author’s name)
13.Format your summary properly
ORIGINAL
TEXT

“Communication: Its Blocking and Its Facilitation” | Carl R.

Rogers — HCC Learning Web. (n.d.). Learning.hccs.edu.
Retrieved August 12, 2022, from
https://learning.hccs.edu/faculty/jennifer.vacca/engl1302/on
line-links-to-readings/communication-its-blocking-and-its-
facilitation-carl-r.-rogers/view
 SUMMARIZED TEXT
SOURCE: Example Formal Academic Summaries. (n.d.). Web.cocc.edu. Retrieved August 10, 2022, from http://web.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/wr122/handouts/summaries.htm

questions?
FORMATS IN SUMMARIZING

 1.Idea Heading Format

In this format, the summarized idea comes before

the citation.

Ex.
Benchmarking is a useful strategy that has the
potential to help public officials improve the
performance of local services (Folz, 2004; Ammons,
2001)

 2. Author Heading Format

In this format, the summarized idea comes after the citation.

The author’s name/s is/are connected by an appropriate
reporting verb
Ex.
The considerable number of users of FB has led educators to utilize
FB for communicating with their students (Grant, 2008; as cited in
Donmus, 2010). The study of Kabilan, Ahmad, and Abidin (2010)
shows that the students perceived FB as an online environment to
expedite language learning specifically English. Donmus (2010)
asserts that educational games on FB fecundate learning process
and make students’ learning environment more engaging.
 3. Date Heading Format
In this format, the summarized idea comes after the date
when the material was published.
Ex.

On the other hand active participation of the citizens in

development contributes to a sound and reasonable government
decisions. In their 2004 study on the impact of participatory
development approach, Irvin and Stansbury argue that
participation can be valuable to the participants and the
government in terms of the process and outcomes of decision
making.
Using Reporting Verbs when Summarizing

SOURCE: COMMUNICATION TODAY (BARROT & SIPACIO 2016)

questions?
 REFERENCES:
Barriot, J., & Sipacio, P. J. (2016). Communication Today. Quezon City: C & E Publishing, Inc.
Example Formal Academic Summaries. (n.d.). Web.cocc.edu. Retrieved August 10, 2022, from
.............http://web.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/wr122/handouts/summaries.htm
Kumar, R. (2021). What are some similarities and differences of academic and non-academic writing?
.............https://www.enotes.com/homework-help/similarities- differences- academic-non-academic-258762
Mid Michigan College. (2020). Academic vs. non-academic articles.
.............https://www.midmich.edu/student-resources/lls/library/find- articles/academic-articles
University of Leeds. (2021). Academic writing.
.............https://library.leeds.ac.uk/info/14011/writing/106/academic_writing
University of South Carolina. (2021). Academic writing style.
.............https://libguides.usc.edu/writingguide/academicwriting