Academic Writing

Question 1

what are the qualities of academic writing?

Answer 1

1. clear
2. concise
3. focused
4. structured
5. backed up by evidence

Question 2

formal and objective style of writing that emphasizes facts

Answer 2

academic writing

Question 3

used for educational assessments, scholarly publications, and conference presentations

Answer 3

academic writing

Question 4

steps in the writing process

Answer 4

1. pre-writing
2. writing the draft
3. reviewing the draft
4. editing and proofreading the draft
5. presenting and submitting to others

Question 5

strategy to generate ideas related to a topic

Answer 5

brainstorming

Question 6

diagram that visually organizes and links the ideas and concepts related to the given/chosen central theme

Answer 6

mind mapping

Question 7

what is used to evaluate sources?

Answer 7

CRAAP test (currency, relevance, authority, accuracy, purpose)

Question 8

five things to consider in CRAAP test

Answer 8

1. currency
2. relevance
3. authority
4. accuracy
5. purpose

Question 9

opening sentence of a paragraph that tells the reader what the paragraph is about

Answer 9

topic sentence

Question 10

specific statements that help explain the topic sentence

Answer 10

supporting sentence

Question 11

conclude the paragraph; summarize or transition

Answer 11

concluding sentence

Question 12

what format is used in essays?

Answer 12

IBC format

Question 13

define the context or background of the topic or subject

Answer 13

introduction

Question 14

define the topic and/or key terms being explored

Answer 14

introduction

Question 15

identify the purpose of the writing

Answer 15

introduction

Question 16

the context, information gathered

Answer 16

body

Question 17

findings from your primary research and limitations

Answer 17

body

Question 18

transitions between the key points so that the writing flows seamlessly from one key point to the next

Answer 18

body

Question 19

your own position concerning the key points

Answer 19

body

Question 20

examples, references, and other evidence to support your position

Answer 20

body

Question 21

critical reflection

Answer 21

body

Question 22

short and usually serve to summarise what has been covered in the writing and make a final comment

Answer 22

conclusion

Question 23

ask for feedback to improve your writing

Answer 23

reviewing the draft

Question 24

revision of an essay on content, structure, or language

Answer 24

editing

Question 25

final stage where you look for minor errors

Answer 25

proofreading

Question 26

what are other names for proofreading markers?

Answer 26

“proofreaders’ marks,” “proofreading marks,” and “editing marks”