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The document outlines the characteristics of academic text language, emphasizing the importance of formality, accuracy, and discipline-specific terminology. It highlights the need for critical analysis in writing, encouraging authors to evaluate issues objectively and support their conclusions with evidence. Additionally, it provides guidelines on avoiding informal language, using contractions, and properly introducing abbreviations and acronyms.

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The document outlines the characteristics of academic text language, emphasizing the importance of formality, accuracy, and discipline-specific terminology. It highlights the need for critical analysis in writing, encouraging authors to evaluate issues objectively and support their conclusions with evidence. Additionally, it provides guidelines on avoiding informal language, using contractions, and properly introducing abbreviations and acronyms.

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English For

Academic
and
Professional
Purposes
Language of an Academic Text 1
Much like its structure, the
language of academic text has
its own set of rules. The
following are the features of the
language of academic text.
1) Formal. Words are chosen
carefully so that a reader
understands the text. Also, the text
should be written such that it is
factual, concise, and accurate.
Conversational English should be
avoided. Figures and tables should
also be presented in a logical
manner.
Moreover, for academic texts,
contractions such as "won't" or "didn't"
should be avoided as these are highly
informal. Abbreviations should be spelled
out, and, for acronyms of specific
organizations, these should be spelled
out, followed by the acronym inside
parentheses for the first mention. An
example is the Department of Energy
(DOE). The acronym ‘DOE’ can then be
cited throughout the text after the first
mention.
Frequently, words in an
academic text are discipline-
specific. Care should be
taken such that the text is
written based on
conventions in a particular
academic field.
2) Analytical. Critical analysis is
essential in writing academic texts. This
analytical approach should be evident
throughout the text. By being analytical,
an author should be able to evaluate
objectively both sides of an issue, be
able to provide reasons, draw
conclusions, and make suggestions and
recommendations supported by
evidence.
Exercises:

1) Why is critical analysis essential in writing an


academic text?

2) Explain the meaning of the statement


'Frequently, words in an academic text are
discipline-specific.' Cite two examples.

3) Write at least two (2) examples of the


following:
a) Contractions
b) Abbreviations and their meaning
c) Acronyms and their meaning

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