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Eapp Q1 W1
Eapp Q1 W1
AND PROFESSIONAL
PURPOSES-12
3rd Quarter
Week 1
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Competency:
o Differentiate language used in academic texts from various
disciplines. (CS_EN11/12A-EAPP-Iac-2)
Learner’s Tasks
Lesson Overview
Our daily life faces different settings. There are instances that we must deal with
our friends, colleagues, or other individuals whose positions are ahead of us. In these
kinds of situations, the use of language should be considered. When we write
academic texts such as research paper and reports, we must use formal language.
But when we are dealing with our friends, we may use colloquial words for casual
conversations.
In this lesson, you will know the aspects of professional and academic
language. The ways on how you use the language depend on the setting, goal, or
work that you are into. You will also be guided as to the language that you will be
using facing your friends, teachers, manager, and other individuals in your life. It will
help you appreciate the beauty of language on your daily living.
Structure
➢ The structure of an academic text is formal and logical from its introduction,
body up to its conclusion. It must show cohesiveness and must have a
reasonably organized sequence of ideas which entails that in every part of the
text, it will lead to a holistic idea of the topic.
Tone
➢ The tone is the attitude conveyed in a text. It is what the readers feel as to how
the text has been written by the author. The tone in academic writing should
be precise and engaging to the readers.
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Language
➢ In writing, you should be careful about the language that you are using for the
readers to get the central message of your text. Formal language and the third
person point-of-view should be considered. However, technical use of
language is applicable only when your target audience is a group of people
in a specific field. The use of difficult words should be avoided when your sole
reason is for your reader to appreciate your vocabulary.
Citation
➢ Researching ideas, data or quoted text is advisable in an academic text.
Hence, citing sources in the body of the paper and providing a list of references
as either footnotes or endnotes is very important. It is fundamental to
consistently recognize the source of any idea, research discoveries,
information, or cited text that have been utilized in a paper as a safeguard
against charges of plagiarism.
Complexity
➢ Complex issues should be written systematically to avoid complications,
misunderstanding, and misconception.
Evidence-based Arguments
➢ Propositions and opinions on an academic text are based on reasonable
sources and specific areas of discipline.
Thesis-driven
➢ In establishing the starting point, there should be a specific point of view in the
chosen research problem, which implies either you are going to agree or
disagree with the posed topic.
It refers to the spoken, written, auditory, and visual language skill that is essential
in learning efficiently whether it is in school and other academic areas. This is also the
language used in teaching the students and in crafting the test and books used in the
classroom. Hence, this is also the language that is expected for the students to acquire
where fluency and preciseness are achieved.
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Importance of Academic Language
➢ Being proficient in the use of academic language is essential since it results in
comprehension and understanding of the text.
➢ Students who know how to use and comprehend academic language are
more likely to achieve great things in life in terms of professional growth.
Social language
➢ It is the language we use in dealing with our family and friends. The use of
vernacular language or slang is shown. This is an easy way on how to
communicate your feelings and needs. You can use any gestures of which your
listeners can understand.
Academic language
➢ It is the vocabulary used in the classroom setting or workplace. The use of
academic language is for the understanding of complex issues and ideas. It
should be mastered to avoid misunderstanding the topic.
Some of the differences between social and academic language that students
should look for include:
Formal
The use of language should be formal. It requires clear, precise, and legitimate
output which reflects your capability as an academic writer.
1. Do not use contracted modal forms. Spell out the more expanded term such
as using cannot instead of can’t, do not instead of don’t.
2. Do not use abbreviated words. Use the expanded terms such as, as soon as
possible instead of ASAP.
3. Avoid using two-word verbs such as mess up, instead, use one-word verb such
as damage.
4. Avoid using colloquial/ trite/ idiomatic expressions, such as kind of like, as a
matter of fact, I need to go to the John.
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Impersonal
For example:
“It is commonly said that…” instead of “Many of my friends and colleagues say
that…”
Precise
For example:
Objective
Structure
One of the crucial ways of making an academic text is its structure. You need
to organize your idea to deliver the message with no complications, confusions and
misunderstandings. It should be interrelated so that the main message will be easily
grasp.
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Consider the following examples:
Activity 1: Com-Con
Directions: Using the Venn diagram, compare and contrast the characteristics of
academic texts from non-academic texts. Write your answer on a separate sheet of
paper.
Academic Non-academic
Text Text
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Activity 2: Time to Evaluate!
Directions: Read the academic texts from various disciplines and evaluate each text
using the table provided. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
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A B C D
A–
C–
A–
D–
E –
M–
I –
C-
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Formative Assessment
Directions: Read each question carefully and choose the most appropriate answer.
Write your answers in your answer sheet.
4. Pedro is gathering related literature and studies for his research paper, what’s
the best thing that he must do for him not to be charged of plagiarism?
A. He must not cite sources in the body of the paper.
B. He must not include a list of references in his paper.
C. He must consistently recognize the sources of the ideas he’ll utilize in the
paper.
D. He must claim authorship of the concepts and information utilized in the
paper.
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Answers Key:
Activity 2:
A B C D
1. In what Health (other Health (other Business Education
discipline could related related (other related (other related
this text belong answers answers) answers) answers)
to?
References:
Valdez, Paolo Niño. English for Academic and Professional Purposes. Quezon Avenue,
Quezon City, Philippines: Phoenix Publishing House Inc., 2016.
Learner’s Material. English for Academic and Professional Purposes. First Edition.
Department of Education - Region VII Cebu Province.
Learner’s Material. English for Academic and Professional Purposes - Reader. First
Edition. Department of Education, 2016.
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