The phrase "the text presents" is correct and commonly used in written English.
It is typically used to introduce the main ideas or points that are discussed in a piece of writing. Example: In this essay, the text presents a critical analysis of the social and political themes present in George Orwell's novel, 1984.
In rhetorical structure, the text presents what might be termed a "constructive" argument, with a complex style of presentation indebted to what has been termed "situated argumentation," similar to the views developed by contemporary Oxford logician and rhetorician Richard Whately (1787 1863) (Depew 2009 in Ruse and Richards 2009).
The text presents the results of research.
The text presents itself as a series of entries in Coffin's notebook, each sporting a clever title.
The text presents a typical Renaissance double-entendre, comparing the cry of a dying swan to the "joy and desire" of sexual oblivion.
The text presents a process-oriented view of the cosmos, which is the product of the ceaseless fluctuations and transformations of the Dao (Way).
Perfect for advanced undergraduate and graduate-level courses, the text presents the latest research on the subject in a clearly written and well-illustrated style.
Even though the text presented difficulties, Mr. Newson remained committed to using it.
"The president had every reason to believe that the text presented to him was sound.
The text, presented in supertitles, made interesting reading but dreadful music.
Mr. Tenet said yesterday: "The president had every reason to believe that the text presented to him was sound.
The Vatican had no formal reaction to the American bishops' proposals for dealing with sexual abuse by clergy members, saying the text presented on Tuesday was a working draft.
