Unit 3 Academic Reading





Definition of Academic Reading and Its Significance in Higher Education

Academic reading refers to the approach one uses with scholarly texts, such as journal articles, textbooks, and research papers, for the critical extraction, analysis, and interpretation of information.

Importance: It would help students in developing subject-specific knowledge, understanding of complex concepts, enhancement of critical thinking, and engaging in academic discourses accordingly.


How Academic Reading Is Different from General Reading

 

Academic Reading

General Reading

Purpose

Reading academically aims at analyzing and synthesizing information

General reading would be for entertainment, relaxation, or acquiring basic knowledge.

Complexity

Technical and specialist languages are  generally used in academic reading

Simple and more understandable languages are used in general reading.

Approach

Critical, slow, and focused, often with note-taking and cross-referencing.

Casual, fast, and intuitive, often by skimming or scanning.

Outcome

Academic reading leads to deep comprehension and application in studies

General reading provides pleasure or casual understanding.

 Role of Critical Thinking in Academic Reading

Critical thinking plays an important role in academic reading because it helps students to:

1.Assess the credibility of sources.

2.Identify biases or assumptions in the text.

3.Analyze arguments and synthesize diverse viewpoints.

4.Make reasoned conclusions and apply insights in academic tasks.


This skill makes academic reading active, reflective, and intellectually enriching.

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