Academic texts

What makes an academic text?

Some characteristics:

- The text is logical and objective. It is always based on facts, not feelings. 

- Fomal language.

How to read academic texts?

- Begin focusing on the main topic. Take a look at the title; after reading the first few sentences of the first paragraph and the first sentence of the other paragraphs. 

- Pay attention to the organization (structure) of the text. 

- Think about the reason for the author has written such informations (the author´s purpose).

- Understand academic vocabulary used in the text. 

- Identify the main ideas.