REVIEW: ROLE OF LANGUAGE IN ARGUMENT

ARGUMENT – a stand
COMAPARE/CONTRAST – similarities and difference
DEFINE – enable reader to tell whether any event or thing they might
encounter falls into the category

DESCRIBE – readers experience the words.

DISCUSS – open mind in delivering content
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EVALUATE/CRITIQUE – identify the worth of a text

INTERPRET – the meaning and significance of the text
REACT – attach meaning that is not explicitly stated
SUMMARIZE – condense a long text into a short one w/o
plagiarizing
SYNTHESIZE – blend information from many sources.
CHARACTERISTICS OF
ACADEMIC WRITING
PLANNING

To make writing analytical and organized

WHY PLAN?
it can help you organize your thoughts and
priorities the way you present information.

By planning your writing: It is more

likely that you will end up with a
coherent argument.
OUTLINE

Not only organized thought but make you

aware of certain relationships between topics.
WHY OUTLINE?
help construct and organize ideas in a sequential manner
and thoughtful flow. Doing so allows you to pick relevant
information or quotes from sources early on, giving writers
steady foundation and groundwork when beginning the
writing process.
TONE

Formal tone is used. Do not use slang words,

jargon, abbreviation or many clichés.
IMPORTANCE OF TONE?
In literary terms, tone typically refers to the MOOD
IMPLIED by an author's word choice and the way
that the text can make a reader feel. The tone an
author uses in a piece of writing can EVOKE ANY
NUMBER OF EMOTIONS AND PERSPECTIVES.
 LANGUAGE
Needs to be clear and words need to be chosen
for their precision.
Thesaurus is a good tool
 WHY CONSIDER LANGUAGE?
it is very important to use language that FITS
YOUR AUDIENCE AND MATCHES
PURPOSE. Inappropriate language uses can
damage your credibility, undermine your
argument, or alienate your audience.
 POINT OF VIEW

It's important to use a consistent point of view

throughout an essay to give your essay focus
and clarity. It also helps to show the purpose of
your essay.
 Is it OK to use first person in academic writing?
APA prefers that writers use the first person for clarity
and self-reference. To promote clear communication, writers
should use the first person, rather than passive voice or the
third person, to indicate the action the writer is taking.
APPROACH

Deductive reasoning is a big part of academic

writing as your readers have to follow the path
that brought you to your conclusion.
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STRACTURE