English for Academic and Professional Purposes 11th/12th Grade

I. Academic Language
used from Various
Disciplines
Lesson 1 11th/12th Grade

Nature and
Characteristics of
an Academic Text
 Nature and Characteristics of an
Academic Text
An academic text is a written language
that provides information, which contain
ideas and concepts that are related to the
particular discipline. Essay, Research Paper,
Report, Project, Article, Thesis, and
Dissertation are considered as academic
texts.
 Definition of terms
01 02 03

Academic Subject Tone

Writing
Attitude of
A kind of Topic
the author
writing used of the about the
in school. text topic
 Definition of terms
04 05 06

Purpose Language Audience

Words used
The message Readers
by the
the author writer in of the
aims to discussing
convey
text
the topic
 Definition of terms
07 08 09

Point of view Style Structure

The
Words used
How an arrangement
by the
author tells of and
writer in relations
the discussing between the
information the topic parts
 Definition of terms
10 11 12

Citation Evidence-based Thesis-driven

Arguments the core of an
acknowledge academic text is
constructing centered around a
the source arguments or specific perspective,
presenting viewpoints idea, or position
in a way that is related to the
supported by solid chosen research
evidence. problem.
 10 Features of Academic Texts:
Complex Accurate
Formal Hedging
Precise Responsible
Objective Organize
Explicit Plan
 Let’s Reflect!

Reflect on the
importance of academic
texts in your chosen
disciplines. How do they
contribute to knowledge
and understanding?