English for Academic and Professional Purposes

Reading Academic
Text
Reading
Reading it is one of the most
valuable activities.
Reading is the process of
looking at a series of written
symbols and getting meaning
from them.
Directions: Read the following provisions on language in the
Philippine Constitution then do the activity below.

Language Section 6. The national language of the Philippines is

Filipino. As it evolves, it shall be further developed and enriched
on the basis of existing Philippine and other languages. Subject to
provisions of law and as the Congress may deem appropriate, the
Government shall take steps to initiate and sustain the use of
Filipino as a medium of official communication and as language
of instruction in the education system.
 Section 7. For purposes of communication and
instruction, the official language of the Philippines
are Filipino and, until otherwise provided by law,
English. The regional languages are the auxiliary
media of instruction therein, Spanish and Arabic
shall be promoted on a voluntary and optional basis
 Section 8. This constitution shall be promulgated in
Filipino and English and shall be translated into major
regional languages, Arabic, and Spanish. Section 9. The
Congress shall establish a national language commission
composed of representatives of various regions and
disciplines which shall undertake, coordinate, and
promote researches for the development, propagation,
and preservation of Filipino and other languages.
 Direction: Read and understand
the following statements. True if
the sentence is correct and False
if it is not.
1. The text uses
formal language
True
 2. The text
focuses on the
writer.
False
3. The point of
view used is in
first person.
False
 4. The sentences
used in the excerpt
are simple in
structure.
False
 5. Majority of the words
in the text are commonly
used in every day
conversation.
False
Reading Academic
Text
Academic writing refers to a style of
expression that researchers and
professionals use to define the
intellectual boundaries of their
disciplines and their specific areas of
expertise.
It is characterized by its formal tone,
use of third-person, clear focus on
the problem under investigation,
and precise word choice (Hartley,
2008).
Academic text in English is linear,
which means it has one central point
or theme with every part
contributing to the main line of
argument, without
digressions or repetitions
 Four Features of an Academic
(1) Formality
Unlike fiction or journalistic writing, the overall
structure of
academic writing is formal and logical. It must be
cohesive and possess a logically organized flow of
ideas; this means that the various parts are connected
to form a unified whole.
a. Colloquial, trite and idiomatic expressions:
“stuff”, “a lot of”, “sort of”
b. Abbreviated forms: “can’t”, “doesn’t”,
“shouldn’t”
c. Two-word verbs: put off, bring up
d. Subheadings, numbering, and bullet points
e. Asking questions
(2) Objectivity
- This means that the main emphasis is
given on the information and arguments
that the author wants to convey rather
than on personal opinion.
3) Explicitness
An academic text is explicit about the
relationships in the text.
Description- For example, characteristics,
for instance, such as,is like, including, to
illustrate.
Sequence First, second, third, etc., later,
next, before, then,
finally, after, when, since, now, previously
Problem/Solution -Problem is, dilemma is,
if-then, because, so that, question/answer,
puzzle is solved
Compare/Contrast- However, nevertheless,
on the other hand, but, similarly, although,
also, in contrast, different, alike, same as,
Cause/Effect - If-then, reasons why,
as a result, therefore, because,
consequently, since, so that, for,
hence, due to, thus, this
(4) Accuracy
Academic writing uses vocabulary
accurately. Most subjects have
words with narrow, specific meanings
1. How many tablets of aspirin
should a patient take in a day?
A. 1 C. 16
B. 6 D. 36
2. The medicine SHOULD NOT be administered
in which of the ff. conditions?
A. MI
B. stroke
C. gastric ulcer
D. transient ischemetic attacks
3. In which form is the medicine available?
A. capsule
B. powder
C. syrup
D. tablet
4. To whom is the medicine recommended
for?
A. pregnant women close to delivery
B. children 15 years old and below
C. an adult suffering from stroke
D. patients with flu
5. Which of the following is a possible side
effect of taking the medicine?
A. stroke
B. renal disorder
C. hypersensitivity
D. haemorrhagic diathesis
Hanover and Tyke High School

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Rosa Maria Aguado