It talks about the different means for academic writing.

It talks about the different means for academic writing.

1. ACADEMIC WRITING ENGLISH 7 (FEATURES OF ACADEMIC WRITING) - formal written work generated in an academic setting Evidence-based claims Precise word u se Consistent local organization Formal tone and style

2. ACADEMIC WRITING ENGLISH 7 (FEATURES OF ACADEMIC WRITING) - Intended for an educated audience - Written in the third person objective -Supported by research , factual experimentation , and strong evidence .

3. ACADEMIC WRITING is… ENGLISH 7 (FEATURES OF ACADEMIC WRITING) clear c oncise (short) focused Well-structured evidence-based formal unbiased precise well-sourced correct consistent

4. 5 FEATURES of ACADEMIC WRITING ENGLISH 7 (FEATURES OF ACADEMIC WRITING)

5. ENGLISH 7 (FEATURES OF ACADEMIC WRITING) C OMPLEXITY 1 - has complicated and longer words - more advanced vocabulary - more difficult to comprehend - uses more formal words and more noun-based - has longer sentences

6. ENGLISH 7 (FEATURES OF ACADEMIC WRITING) C OMPLEXITY 1 Example: Filipinos are trained to be courteous from the moment they are born by utilizing these basic catchphrases: po and opo , which are words that end sentences when addressing the elders.

7. ENGLISH 7 (FEATURES OF ACADEMIC WRITING) C OMPLEXITY 1 Example: Catholicism was introduced to the Philippines during Spanish control, with missionaries establishing churches, schools, hospitals, and universities, displacing the formerly dominant Hindu, Islamic, and Buddhist faiths.

8. ENGLISH 7 (FEATURES OF ACADEMIC WRITING) FORMAL ITY 2 - Has more formal vocabulary choice - Has correct use of grammar - More accurate use of vocabulary - More objective style

9. ENGLISH 7 (FEATURES OF ACADEMIC WRITING) FORMAL ITY 2 - AVOIDS colloquial words and expressions same here n o worries gonna chee sy Informal : My cousin invited me to eat a lot during our recess. Formal : My cousin invited me to eat excessive amount during our recess.

10. ENGLISH 7 (FEATURES OF ACADEMIC WRITING) FORMAL ITY 2 - AVOIDS abbreviated forms w ouldn’t don’t ca n’t wo n’t Informal : Filipinos don’t forget to have fun together with their relatives and friends. Formal : Filipinos do not forget to have fun together with their relatives and friends.

11. ENGLISH 7 (FEATURES OF ACADEMIC WRITING) FORMAL ITY 2 - AVOIDS two-word verbs h and in break up fill out k eep off Informal : The police officers told the protesters to back off . Formal : The police officers told the protesters to retreat .

12. ENGLISH 7 (FEATURES OF ACADEMIC WRITING) ACCURAC Y 3 - carefully select the correct word assembly conference gathering meeting The barangay captain called for a general assembly . The PNP Chief called for a conference . We had a simple gathering together with my high school friends. The teachers had a short meeting in the office.

13. ENGLISH 7 (FEATURES OF ACADEMIC WRITING) OBJECTIVITY 4 - concerned with facts rather than personal feelings or biases FOCUS : clear and evidence-based information AVOIDS: I, me, myself Don’t write : I believe money has a limited impact. Write : Clearly, money has a limited impact.

14. ENGLISH 7 (FEATURES OF ACADEMIC WRITING) PR ECISION 5 - Be specific especially in dealing with facts, figures, and dates AVOID saying: s omeone said a lot of people Say the exact figure: 75 thousand 90% 2000 miles

15. ENGLISH 7 (FEATURES OF ACADEMIC WRITING) PR ECISION 5 Don’t write : There were many people who died in an ambush. Write : There were 15 people who died in an ambush. Don’t write : Pope John Paul II visited the Philippines sometime in 1995 . Write : Pope John Paul II visited the Philippines on January 12, 1995 .

16. 8 TYPES of ACADEMIC WRITING ENGLISH 7 (FEATURES OF ACADEMIC WRITING) Abstract 1 Academic Journal Article 2 Book Report 3 Dissertation 4 Essay 5 Research Paper/Summaries 6 Textbooks 7 Thesis 8

17. Activity 1 ENGLISH 7 (FEATURES OF ACADEMIC WRITING) Match column A with Column B . Descriptions of the features of Academic Writing Features of Academic Writing 1. Preciseness especially in dealing with facts, figures, and dates is needed in this feature of academic writing. 2. This prohibits the use of colloquial words and expressions, abbreviations and two-word verbs. 3. It uses accurate terminologies. It avoids the use of inappropriate or improper words and phrases. 4. It contains texts which are difficult to comprehend in terms of subject matter, arrangement of the words, language and grammar. 5. It prohibits the use of personal point of views and biases. It is more concerned with facts and arguments. Accuracy B. Complexity C. Formality D. Precision E. Objectivity F. Responsibility

18. ENGLISH 7 (DIALOGUE) a. Favorite food? b. Favorite movie/book? c. Favorite game? What’s your: