Academic Genre PPT by Zeeshan's GROUP (3).pptx

Academic Genre

1. Academic Genre Presented by : Zeeshan Ali & Shahid Ali

2. S hahid Ali Contents Zeeshan Ali Zeeshan Ali Shahid Ali Purpose Importance Characterstics Introduction

3. Introduction ‘Genre’ means a type or category of text. Academic genres are structured forms of writing used in scholarly communication. They have specific structures, purposes, and styles. Examples: Essays, Reports, Applications and Research articles.

4. Continue… Academic genre refers to structured forms of writing serving specific purposes in academic contexts. Each genre has a specific audience, format, and function. Examples: 1. Research Paper – A detailed study presenting original findings or analysis on a topic. 2. Essay – A short piece of writing discussing, explaining, or arguing about a specific idea.

5. Characterstics Formal tone and objective style – Writing that sounds serious and professional, without personal feelings or casual words. Logical organization (introduction, body, conclusion) – Presenting ideas in a clear order: start with an intro, explain in the body, and end with a conclusion. Use of evidence, references, and data support – Using facts, examples, or research sources to prove your points.  

6. Characterstics Discipline-specific language – Using special words or terms related to a particular field (like “hypothesis” in science or “genre” in linguistics). Examples : Literature Review – summarizes existing research. Conference Paper – scholarly presentation.

7. Characterstics Discipline-specific language – Using special words or terms related to a particular field (like “hypothesis” in science or “genre” in linguistics). Examples : Literature Review – summarizes existing research. Conference Paper – scholarly presentation.

8. Purpose To share knowledge in a formal and organized way . Example: Writing a research paper to explain new findings. To analyze and interpret ideas logically. Example : Discussing causes of climate change in an essay. To support arguments with evidence and facts. Example : Using research data to prove a hypothesis.

9. Purpose To communicate clearly with the academic community. Example : Publishing articles for students and scholars. To develop critical and organized thinking. Example : Structuring an essay with introduction, body, and conclusion.

10. Importance Clarity and Organization:- Helps to present ideas clearly and logically. Example : In a research paper, ideas are arranged in sections like introduction, methods, and conclusion to make the work easy to follow.. Effective Communication:- Provides a standard way to share knowledge and research. Example : Scholars around the world use research articles to share their findings in a common format.

11. Importance Academic Assessment :- Helps teachers evaluate students’ learning and writing skills. Example : Teachers assess students’ understanding through written reports and essays. Professional Identity:- Builds confidence and a scholarly writing style. Example : By learning academic writing, students begin to write and think like researchers.  

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