Academic Texts
English for Degree Entrance (EDE) compiled by Carrie Molinski & Sue Slessor.
Except where otherwise noted, this OER is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
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Introduction
In this module, you are introduced to the concepts of primary and secondary sources and their differences. You are provided a brief overview of the differences between academic and non-academic texts. These concepts are foundational in developing your knowledge base to dive deeper and explore the differences between academic and non-academic writing in more detail. Being able to distinguish between these sources is not only important for your career, but also for several assignments in this course.
Learning Objectives
- Examine primary and secondary sources and their impact on research.
- Identify key differences between academic and non-academic writing and texts including their source formats, writing conventions and where they are found.
To Do List
- Read the Introduction to the differences between academic and non-academic writing.
- Watch the video, What is Academic Writing?
- Read, watch, and Check Your Understanding of the 9-video and H5P series on Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Sources.
- Complete the Academic and Non-Academic Texts Assignment in Blackboard.
Attribution
Except where otherwise noted, “Academic Texts” by Academic and Career Prep, Georgian College, is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
