文档介绍：Kinds of Academic Writing and Academic Style of a Research Paper
Chapter 7
Main Points
Kinds of academic writing
Academic style of a research paper
Kinds of academic writing
Writing to summarize
1
Writing to synthesize
2
Writing to explain
3
Writing to argue
4
Writing to propose
5
Writing to analyze
6
Writing to evaluate
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1. Writing to summarize
A brief restatement of the original text’s main ideas in your own words.
It creates a condensed version of the original reading which later could be incorporated into your own written text.
It requires the ability to separate the main ideas from the supporting material and to see the connections between the ideas.
It is one of the most widely used strategies for critical reading. Writing a summary enables you to read critically and turn reading into a constructive process of interpretation involving both close analysis and creative synthesis. It also enables you to present ideas and information effectively.
Example 1: The Harmful Myth of Asian Superiority
In his essay “The Harmful Myth of Asian Superiority,” Ronald Takaki argues that the “ess” story of Asian Americans, promoted by the media and politicians alike, is largely a myth which is harmful to the relationship between Asian and African Americans.
Example 2: The Harmful Myth of Asian Superiority
In his essay “The Harmful Myth of Asian Superiority,” Ronald Takaki argues that the “ess” story of Asian Americans, promoted by the media and politicians alike, is largely a myth.
Takaki contends that this myth has obscured the reality because … and because of the fact that ... He further points out that ...
The reality is many people in Chinatowns live below the poverty level and are stuck with low-paying jobs…
Takaki concludes by saying that the promotion of such a myth is not only unfair to Asian Americans, but also can make African Americans angry with the “model minority”.
2. Writing to synthesize
In writing, to synthesize is to integrate into