From Reading to Writing: How Text Analysis Builds Academic Vocabulary and Style

Abstract

This study investigates the role of text analysis in developing academic writing skills, particularly focusing on vocabulary expansion and stylistic improvement. By engaging with diverse texts, learners analyze structure, language patterns, and rhetorical strategies, which helps them internalize academic conventions and improve their own writing. Reading and analyzing texts expose students to discipline-specific vocabulary, sentence variety, and cohesive devices, fostering precision, clarity, and coherence in written expression. The research highlights that integrating text analysis into instruction not only enhances vocabulary acquisition but also strengthens critical thinking, comprehension, and the ability to apply academic style effectively. Findings suggest that the systematic practice of reading and analyzing texts provides a bridge between receptive and productive skills, supporting learners in becoming competent academic writers.