Comm for Acad Purposes

Question 1

• essays, book reports, abstracts, translations, research, term papers
  -is any writing done to complete a requirement of a college or university which may be used for publications that are read by teacher and
  researchers or presented at conferences

Answer 1

Academic Writing

Question 2

are placed after the aim which specify or limit
the aim. (Structure of Academic Texts)

Answer 2

Research Questions (RQ’s)

Question 3

is the general purpose of the text, and is found in the introduction (Structure of Academic Texts)

Answer 3

Aim

Question 4

• it specifies the benefits of the research.
• is written before the aim and the research questions. It provides the importance of the aim and explore on what is known and/or what is not known. (Structure of Academic Texts)

Answer 4

Introduction

Question 5

• include the systematic procedures you followed to
  achieve the aim and answer the questions. (Structure of Academic Texts)
• they must be able to understand how you got the results

Answer 5

Methods and Materials

Question 6

• present the answers objectively without further interpretation yet (Structure of Academic Texts)
• must achieve coherence

Answer 6

Results

Question 7

• is the part where the results are interpreted and given meaning. (Structure of Academic Texts)
• Analysis + Interpretation

Answer 7

Discussion

Question 8

are general statements about your aim and results. (Structure of Academic Texts)

Answer 8

Conclusions

Question 9

are all cited sources of data, and use of American
Psychological Association (APA) style of documentation. (Structure of Academic Texts)

Answer 9

References

Question 10

• are well-told story in vivid details that are clear and
  significant (Key Features of Academic Texts (Bullock & Weinberg, 2009)

Answer 10

Literary Narratives

Question 10

• is a summary of a text that pays attention to
  context with clear interpretation to support your conclusions. (Key Features of Academic Texts (Bullock & Weinberg, 2009)

Answer 10

Article/Book Review

Question 11

deals with a tightly focused topic accompanied by
well-researched information and clear definitions using technical writing
strategies in an appropriate design. (Key Features of Academic Texts (Bullock & Weinberg, 2009)

Answer 11

Research Report

Question 12

provides a clear and arguable stand with background
information, good reasons, convincing evidence that aim to appeal the
readers using a trustworthy tone and consideration to any other positions. (Key Features of Academic Texts (Bullock & Weinberg, 2009)

Answer 12

Position Paper

Question 13

is a summary of basic information in a brief and objective description. (Key Features of Academic Texts (Bullock & Weinberg, 2009)

Answer 13

Abstract

Question 14

is a concise description of a subject based on a
clearly-defined criteria. It is a knowledgeable discussion with balanced and fair assessment and well-supported reasons (Key Features of Academic Texts (Bullock & Weinberg, 2009)

Answer 14

Evaluation

Question 15

is an arguable academic paper focusing on the language of the text, patterns or themes for a clear interpretation (Key Features of Academic Texts (Bullock & Weinberg, 2009)

Answer 15

Literary Analysis

Question 15

contain an explicit title, abstract, purpose, methods, results and discussions. It also has references, appendices with appropriate format. (Key Features of Academic Texts (Bullock & Weinberg, 2009)

Answer 15

Laboratory Reports

Question 16

presents a well-defined problem and a recommended solution complete with a convincing argument for the solution and a call for action. (Key Features of Academic Texts (Bullock & Weinberg, 2009)

Answer 16

Proposal

Question 17

• includes summary of a work and detailed evaluation. It explores subject area and related works as well as its strengths and weaknesses (Key Features of Academic Texts (Bullock & Weinberg, 2009)
• aims to understand an article’s purpose, audience and style.

Answer 17

Critique Paper