English for Academic

and Professional Purposes

Quarter 3
Module 1: Reading Academic Text

What I Know

I. Multiple Choice
1. B 6. D 11. B
2. A 7. C 12. B
3. A 8. B 13. A
4. C 9. C 14. A
5. D 10. D 15. A

What’s New

What You Know

1. What is the easiest writing assignment you have done so far?

 The easiest writing assignment I've done so far is essay.

2. How about the most difficult writing assignment you have done?

 The most difficult writing assignment I've done so far is concept paper.

3. Based on your answer, what do you think is academic writing and its differences from other kinds of writing?

 Academic writing is writing of information compose of ideas and concepts of a particular subject.

What’s More: Activity 1.1

Instruction: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if is not.

TRUE 1. One of the purposes of reading an academic text is to look for a specific information.

FALSE 2. An academic text makes use of complex jargons to promote a higher level of comprehension.

TRUE 3. Academic text uses words which tones up claims expressing certainty.

TRUE 4. Academic text helps fill existing gaps between information.

TRUE 5. An academic text observes a format.

TRUE 6. In reading an academic text, it helps acquire new information.

FALSE 7. An academic text needs less concentration and focus because the terms are si
TRUE 8. It is in academic text that issues are stated to provoke information discussion.

TRUE 9. A magazine is an academic text.

FALSE 10. Critique paper is classified as an academic text.

What I Have Learned

Authors organize their information intentionally in an organized pattern called text structures. Common text structures
include introduction, body, and conclusion. It is important to understand text structure to empower you as a reader.

GETTING DEEPER!

Lesson:

English for Academic and Professional Purposes: Reading Academic Texts

What I want to say about the lesson:

The lesson will helps us to in doing our jobs specifically our profession that includes reading and writing. It also makes
us to understand the difference between the different types of texts and its function. And also the proper of writing and
the insights about a particular type of academic text.

What I found out:

The lesson is quite hard since there many types of academic writing and so with the texts. But there are academic texts
that is easy to do specially the essay. I've found out that academic text is a written language that provides information,
which contain ideas and concepts that are related to the particular discipline. Example of these are essays, research
papers, research articles, dissertations, thesis, and technical reports. Essay is an argumentative text usually short.
Research paper is a longer essay involving library research. Research article is an essay written to be published in
scientific journals. Dissertations

What I can Do

Activity 1.2

Instruction: The different parts of a common type of research paper are listed below. Arrange the following phrases
according to their order of development. Number items a to l from 1 to 12. (1 point each)

___ a. A presentation of the research problem

___ b. A review of past research relevant to this paper

___ c. Recommendations

___ d. An overview of the writer’s position, arguments and/or scope of research

___ e. A summary that ties together the research and the thesis

___ f. The reference list

___ g. The title of the research paper

___ h. The purpose of this particular research paper

___ i. A description of the methods used to carry out the research

___ j. An interpretation and discussion of the results

___ k. The abstract

___ l. A presentation of the research result
 ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES

Name of Learner: _______________________ Grade Level: _____________

Section: ________________ Score:

DIFFERENTIATING LANGUAGES USED IN ACADEMIC TEXTS FROM VARIOUS DISCIPLINES

What I know:

What I already know:

What I want to know:

ACTIVITY 1- LOAD

YOUR
ANSWER
SAMPLE TEXT
(Formal or
Fiction)
1. If the purpose of reading is established early on, the reader will save time and improve
comprehension skills.
2. He turned at the sound of his name. Beyond the light, he could his friend, waving a fabric that
resembles a flag. She was smiling widely.
3. Synthesizing involves combining ideas and findings of multiple sources in order to make an overall
point. Instead of summarizing the main points of each source, it involves looking for similarities and
differences between the sources.

4. Raul Tan Sim, 35, reported a crime of theft exactly 4:17 in the morning of July 12. Eight minutes after
the call, one patrol car ridden by Henry G Solan and Orlan K. Bugat responded to the call.

5. However, the seemingly unresolved problem in English grammar proficiency in grammar still poses a
greater need for a more effective strategy in teaching English grammar. Several strategies which have
been claimed as either ineffective or effective both by different beliefs had been held responsible for
the unresolved problem in English grammar proficiency.

6. I could use some comforting words right now, or a cup of coffee. I really need some break here. The
work assigned to me is breaking me apart. I thought it was important, but it was only for show.

7. A rumbling was heard, louder every second. Suddenly, the ground was awash with snow – white,
cold, heavy. Their greatest fear became a reality, an avalanche was threatening to bury them alive.

8. Okay, it’s notable for the country that you have other Chinese President already kicking off his state
visit. Today is the first day. And yet the Filipino people have spoken. When it comes to the China issue,
they don’t trust China.
ACTIVITY 2- ENGAGE

Academic Text Choices

A. Biology
The growing popularity of wearable devices for leisure activities, professional sports and monitoring
B. Chemistry
medical conditions has led to increasing interest in the development of batteries that are flexible
C. Literature
enough to sit inside such devices. Until now, most research in this field has concentrated on
D. Performing
modifications to the ubiquitous lithiumion batteries found, for example, in mobile phones. However,
Arts
these batteries – like the alkali ones in torches and alarm clocks – can self-discharge, particularly
Your Answer:
when left unused for a long time.
_______

Friedrich Nietzsche notably referred to the Russian novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky as “the only
psychologist from whom I have anything to learn.” Dostoevsky’s ability to encapsulate the darkest A. Biology
and most twisted depths of the human psyche within his characters has had a profound impact on B. Chemistry
those writers operating on the periphery of society. Through research on his writing style, biography, C. Literature
and a close reading of his novel Notes from the Underground I am exploring the impact of his most D. Performing
famous outcast, the Underground Man, on counterculture writers in America during the great Arts
subculture upsurge of the 1950s and 60s. Ken Kesey, Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac employ both Your Answer:
the universal themes expressed by the Underground Man as well as more specific stylistic and textual _______
similarities.

A. Biology
As productions turn away from resurrecting museum pieces, integrating costumes from two different
B. Chemistry
historical periods has become more popular. This research project focuses on what makes costume
C. Literature
integration successful. A successful integration must be visually compelling, but still gives character
D. Performing
depth and tell the story of the play. By examining several Shakespearean theatre productions, this
Arts
paper has pinpointed the key aspects of each costume integration that successfully assist the
Your Answer:
production.
_______
A. Biology
B. Chemistry
Frederick Griffith, established that there was a transforming principle in bacterial genetics in a
C. Literature
ground-breaking experiment, performed in 1928. He postulated that information could somehow be
D. Performing
transferred between different strains of bacteria. This was long before the discovery of DNA and was
Arts
an inspired piece of scientific detective work.
Your Answer:
_______

ACTIVITY 03- ADVANCE

A. Underline the words or expressions considered as colloquial or informal.

Example: The technical equipment needed a lot of tuning up.

Answer: The technical equipment needed a lot of tuning up.

1. Experts determined that a lot of health ingredients come from Korea.

2. Cauilan got together with Dr. Corpuz in conducting a study effectively enhancing the fixation process of cadavers for
dissection.

3. Writing can’t be done effectively if you don’t burn the midnight oil.

4. Parenting is a 24/7 job.

5. The council brought up the issue on awarding special recognition to students

B. Examine the following expressions and think of ways to reduce the impact of the statements.

Example: The audio-visual component of the seminar was lousy.

Answer: The audio-visual component of the seminar must be improved.

1. He has bad breath.

Answer: ___________________________________________

2. You need to eat this to be healthy.

Answer: ______________________________

3. The different steps taken led to their failure.

Answer: ______________________

4. All the fish died.

Answer: ____________________________________________

5. What a disappointing result for a whole term’s worth of study.

Answer: __________________________________________________________

C. Combine the sentences to make their structure complex and better fit for academic writing.

Example: The company reported yearly profit growth.

The company’s yearly profit growth stabilized in 2012.

Answer: The company reported that yearly profit growth stabilized in 2012. 1.

1.The government’s deal with the public transport company was not successful. The

government’s deal with the public transport company will cause delays in projects.

The government’s deal with the public transport company will result in unsatisfied

citizens.

Answer: __________________________________________________________

2. Scientists conducted experiments.

Scientists examined the effects of algae on biodiversity.

Because of this, scientists observed that algae increased marine life activity.

Answer: __________________________________________________________

3. There was a rice shortage.

The rice shortage affected a number of Asian countries.

The rice shortage showed how unpredictable nature can be if we continue to be apathetic

about improving rice production.

Answer: __________________________________________________________

Restructure the sentences by using passivization.

Ex. The agency has released the list of qualified applicants.

Answer: The list of qualified applicants has been released.

1. Marketers need to make a quota every month to maintain sustainable growth.

Answer: __________________________________________________________

2. Nurses conducted workshops for those far-flung areas on health and sanitation.

Answer: __________________________________________________________

3. A number of students reported several cases of theft within the area.

Answer: __________________________________________________________

4. Guitar players constantly practice to ensure fault-free performance.

Answer: __________________________________________________________

5. The company acquired a number of contractors to render service to its consumers.

Answer: __________________________________________________________

ACTIVITY 04- REFINE

TEXT REVISION
We use English as a medium of instruction, especially in English-related subjects. It has been an issue in
education. The effectiveness of conveyance determines the learning outcomes of
the students. Proficiency in English skills has been brought up
as a great determinant in becoming employed. English skills proficiency includes writing. Also, it includes
reading comprehension, and a good working vocabulary. This could be applied or used in practical working
environment such as writing communications, interpersonal activities and interpretation and relaying
instructions.
There are students who are really bad at grammar, so teaching grammar among students of English has
become more stressful over the years as both teachers and students face the need to constantly use varying
teaching styles and strategy to conform to the students’ learning styles.
Traditionally, English teachers would go all-out English in teaching grammar – any use of code-switching
was frowned upon. This is due to the belief that a student should adapt to the language even while learning
it.
Area of Errors Encountered
ACTIVITY 5- NURTURE

There are two academic texts below that are written for different disciplines. Read each of them carefully and
determine the specific discipline that published these two texts. Write an analysis of their differences by focusing on the
following elements: use of vocabulary, sentence structure, and topic sentence.

Reflection:

How will this lesson help you in fulfilling your roles in the future?
WRITING PROMPT

An Analysis