Using Graphic Organizers

in Academic Writing
 ACADEMIC
WRITING
is often used in school to complete a writing task for a
specific subject. In higher levels, it is used as a
requirement for a track or a course. Some examples of
this are essays and research papers. This lesson will
also guide you on how to use graphic organizers in
academic writing.
FEATURES OF ACADEMIC WRITING
Formal:
It is important to be formal in
writing an essay, which means your
tone should not sound casual or
conversational.
FEATURES OF ACADEMIC WRITING
FEATURES OF ACADEMIC WRITING
FEATURES OF ACADEMIC WRITING
Objective:
In general, academic writing is based on facts
and evidence and is not affected by personal
emotions. Therefore, to make your essay or
research paper convincing, you must use an
unbiased style of writing.
FEATURES OF ACADEMIC WRITING
FEATURES OF ACADEMIC WRITING
 FEATURES OF ACADEMIC WRITING
ORGANIZATION:
The structure of academic
writing is similar to that of a
simple paragraph, with an
introduction, body, and
conclusion. These three parts
will be used in writing a short
paragraph, an essay, or a full-
length report or research paper.
OUTLINE
OUTLINE
OUTLINE
Task 1
Directions: Copy the table on your paper. Then,
find the informal words and their formal
equivalents below. The first one is done for you
as your guide.
a lot of INFORMAL FORMAL
cheap
children A lot of many
don’t
do not
inexpensive
internet
kids
net
many
Task 2: Organize the following words/phrases
into an outline. The main topics are provided for
you as your guide.
bar graph
educational texts
letters
line graph
poems
pie chart
short stories
Venn diagram
Performance Task #1
Provide information about Yourself using the
given outline. Write your outline on a one
whole sheet of paper.
 ________________________________
(Title of your outline)

I. My Characteristics
A. Name
B. Age
C. Personal Traits
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
II. Things I Like
A. ___________________
B. ___________________
C. ___________________
III. Things I Dislike
A. ___________________
B. ___________________
C. ___________________
IV. What my friends think about me
A. ___________________
B. ___________________
C. ___________________
QUIZ - A
Instructions: Decide whether each statement is TRUE or FALSE.
Write you answer on a ½ crosswise.
1. Academic writing uses words that are formal and objective.
2. Idioms and slangs are acceptable in academic writing.
3. Instead of the words “is not”, I will use “isn’t” in academic
writing.
4. I can use the phrase “a piece of cake” in academic writing.
5. The structure of academic writing consists of an introduction,
body, and conclusion.
QUIZ - B
Directions: : Read an excerpt of an informative essay
that presents an environmental problem that we must
address with urgency because it affects the whole
planet. After reading the text, copy the graphic
organizer in your paper and supply the missing items.
 Global warming is one of the major environmental issues
facing the world today. It refers to the dramatic increase in the
annual average global surface temperature of the earth. Many
scientists predict that this rapid change in temperature will most
likely bring changes to our climate. The rainfall distribution will
change and the frequency of severe weather events like typhoons
will increase. Our weather patterns will undergo a profound
change. It will also cause sea levels to rise and low-lying coastal
areas to experience heavy floods. It is also predicted to affect the
crops we grow and may even lead to decrease in crop production.
CAUSE EFFECTS

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.
Thank You