Differences between EAP and EGP Features of EAP

1. Differences between EAP and EGPFeatures of EAP

2. Categories for the main distinguishing features of Academic English • Complexity • Formality • Precision • Objectivity • Explicitness • Accuracy • Hedging • Responsibility

3. Complexity Making the text lexically more dense Using more varied vocabulary Making use of more noun-based phrases Employing more subordinate clauses Applying more passive structures

4. Complexity: examples Spoken We need to carefully consider how we apply the results. Written The application of the results needs to be carefully considered.

5. Complexity: examples Instead of using 'people', 'somebody', ‘we’ or 'they',write a passive sentence with an appropriate verb form. We can solve the problem. The problem can be solved.

6. Formality • Avoiding colloquial language (stuff, a lot of, thing, sort of) • Idiom / Slang (in the black, in the red / quick win) • Phrasal verbs  (put off, bring up) • Avoiding contractions (can't, doesn't, shouldn't)

7. Formality: examples Unfortunately, since there are so many possible explanations, the correct one is most difficult to find out. Unfortunately, since there are so many possible explanations, the correct one is most difficult to find out. Unfortunately, since there are so many possible explanations, the correct one is most difficult to ascertain.

8. Formality: examples Informal / Formal help/ assist show / demonstrate tell/ inform

9. Precision Giving exact measurement - numbers and figures are concerned Indicating priority / level where appropriate

10. Objectivity Making little reference to the writer or reader Avoiding the first person unless required / appropriate Placing the main emphasis on the information Focusing on nouns and adjectives Avoiding personal bias, recognising this in texts Basing your position on evaluation of the evidence Making little reference to the writer or reader

11. Objectivity: examples Don't write: "You can easily forget how different life was 50 years ago. " Write: "It is easy to forget how difficult life was 50 years ago."

12. Objectivity: examples Сhanging verbs to nouns The Normans invaded in 1066.  The Norman invasion took place in 1066. b. The bomb exploded and caused many casualties. The bomb explosion caused many casualties.

13. Explicitness • Giving a clear indication of the relationships in the text • Indicating the specific relationship through ‘signal words’ • Stating the purpose / point of view directly • Avoiding ambiguity

14. Accuracy • Being careful as to the exact meaning of vocabulary • Recognising the importance of the form of the words • Using field specific terms where appropriate

15. Accuracy: examples Choosing the correct word: "meeting", "assembly" , "gathering" or "conference". Or from: "money", "cash", "currency", "capital" or "funds".

16. Accuracy: advice • Check how good you are at finding mistakes. • In writing, proof-read your work.

17. Hedging • Indicating the strength of your position carefully • Indicating the strength of the evidence precisely • Being careful to acknowledge other positions / evidence

18. Language used in hedging Verbs: (e.g. seem, tend, appear to be, believe, be sure, indicate, suggest) Adverbs: (e.g. certainly, definitely, clearly, probably, possibly, perhaps, apparently) Modal verbs: (e.g. would, could, may) Adjectives: (e.g. certain, probable, undoubted) Nouns: (e.g. assumption, possibility, estimate)

19. Responsibility • Providing evidence for the claims you make • Setting out the justification for your position • Demonstrating your understanding of the source material

20. Research findings into the grammar of Academic English • 60% of all content is nouns (3-4 nouns for every verb) • 94% of all verb use is in the simple form • 70% of all tenses used are present • 25% of all verb forms are in the passive

21. Wish you success!