Prepared by:

“Non-
ENFOCAD
Teachers

Academic
and
Academic
Texts”
 Non-Academic
01 Texts

02 Academic Texts
Table of
contents
03 Differences

04 Examples
Question…
What are your two cents
about Academic and Non-
Academic Texts?
Non-Academic
Texts
 • These are published quickly
01 Non-Academic and can be written by anyone.
Text No specialization is needed.

• Non-academic texts are non- • Authors of non-academic

objective. These texts tend to texts use casual, informal
be more personal and based on language. These texts may
opinions or one's point-of- also use slang.
view. Opinions are neither
correct or incorrect.

• Non-academic texts are written

for the mass public. There is no
specific audience for non-
academic texts.
 Non-Academic These types of articles are
mostly personal,
Text impressionistic, emotional, or
subjective in nature. It includes
Non Academic writing refers to a magazine articles, personal or
piece of writing which focuses on business letters, novels,
a general topic rather than any websites, text messages, etc.
academic topic. are some examples of non
academic writing.
Non academic writing focuses on
lay audience or the mass public.
 Non-
Acad
e mi c
Text Non-Academic articles are written
for the mass public. They are
published quickly and can be
written by anyone. Their language is
informal, casual and may contain
Lesson 2 slang. The author may not be
provided and will not have any
credentials listed.
Academic Texts
02 Academic • Mainly academic writings
are based on academic
Text findings and academic
research and are intended
• Academic writing refers to a for a scholarly audience.
piece of writing which
focuses on specific • The writer can explain a
academic subject/topic. specific subject matter by
Through academic writing providing his/her own point
the writer intends to prove a of view. It includes
theory or viewpoint in one scholarly essays, research
way or the other. papers, dissertations, etc.
 Academic • Academic texts are written by
professionals in any given field
Text (e.g. medicine, architecture,
economics, etc.). These
• Academic texts are objective. professionals include doctors,
This means that they are based architects, economists, among
on facts with solid basis. The others.
emotions of the authors cannot
be felt from texts or materials. • Academic texts use formal words
and may contain technical terms
• Academic texts often take years that are related to a certain field.
to publish because of intense
writing and review. • These kinds of texts usually
include a list of references where
authors based their information.
 Acad
e mi c
Text
Academic articles are written by
professionals in a given field. They
are edited by the authors' peers and
often take years to publish. Their
language is formal and will contain
Lesson 2 words and terms typical to the field.
The authors name will be present, as
will their credentials. There will be a
list of references that indicate where
the author obtained the information
s/he is using in the article.
Differences of
Non-Academic
and Academic
Texts
 Non-Academic Academic
Text Text

• Non Academic writing • Academic writing refers

refers to a piece of to a piece of writing
writing which focuses which focuses on
on a general topic. specific academic
subject/topic.
 Non-Academic Academic
Text Text

• Non Academic writings • Academic writings are

are based on any based on academic
general conversation or findings and academic
topic. research etc.
 Non-Academic Academic
Text Text

• Its reader includes • Its reader includes

family and friends. academicians.
 Non-Academic Academic
Text Text

• Its purpose is to inform, • Its purpose is to inform

entertain or persuade the readers with solid
the readers. evidence.
 Non-Academic Academic
Text Text

• Simple and short • It may include some

sentences are always complex sentences.
preferable.
 Non-Academic Academic
Text Text

• Its thought is based on • Its content is based on

conversation. serious thought.
 Non-Academic Academic
Text Text

• It often does not contain • It contains citations and

citations and references. references.
 Non-Academic Academic
Text Text

• Non Academic writing • Academic writing is

is not structured in structured in manner.
manner.
 Non-Academic Academic
Text Text

• It may follow formal or • It always follows a

informal way of formal way of writing.
writing.
 Non-Academic Academic
Text Text

• It is less likely to be • It is organized in a clear

clear and organized. and well planned
manner.
 Non-Academic Academic
Text Text

• In grammar point of • In grammar point of

view, it may contain view, academic writing
error but mostly is error free.
avoided.
 Non-Academic Academic
Text Text

• In non academic • In academic writing,

writing, there is use of technical and academic
short forms, idioms and language is used
slang. accurately.
 Personal Memoirs
Opinions

Examples of Non Fiction or Newspaper

Academic Texts Non-Fiction

Poems Magazine
 Essay Research
Paper

Examples of Academic Books and

Academic Texts Journal Book
Reports

Dissertation Abstract
 Questions?
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