FINALS: Basic Components Of An Academic Paper

Question 1

T/F: Organizing your paper into a clear, logical piece is a vital step toward effective writing.

Answer 1

TRUE

Question 2

Opening Paragraph

Answer 2

Funnel Opening Paragraph

Question 3

Functions of an introduction

Answer 3

EIC

• engage the readers attention
• identify central issue/subject
• create the tone of the essay

Question 4

Functions of the body Paragraphs

Answer 4

TEP

• take up your topic/ argument/ idea and discuss it
• examine all angles
• present evidence, quote sources, and give opinions

Question 5

are the meat of an Academic Paper.

Answer 5

Body Paragraphs

Question 6

Body should include the following elements to be effective:

Answer 6

A good topic sentence

Strong supporting evidence

Effective transitions

Question 7

Functions of a concluding Paragraph

Answer 7

MSP

• make last effort to convince the reader
• suggest larger implications now that the evidence has been presented
• provide a satisfying sense of closure

Question 8

all sentences are related to the topic

Answer 8

UNITY

Question 9

the supporting ideas must be pertinent to the main idea

Answer 9

UNITY

Question 10

resist the temptation to include every detail which may be irrelevant

Answer 10

UNITY

Question 11

smooth flow of ideas in a clear direction and when the sentences are arranged logically.

Answer 11

COHERENCE

Question 12

ideas may be done from particular to general or vice-versa, problem-solution, question-answer, a statement-problem

Answer 12

COHERENCE

Question 13

when one says only what needs to be said.

Answer 13

BREVITY or CONCISENESS

Question 14

ideas are clearly, economically, simply, and completely stated.

Answer 14

BREVITY or CONCISENESS

Question 15

Using uncomplicated sentences and plain words, and avoidance of long introductory phrases and needless repetition

Answer 15

BREVITY or CONCISENESS

Question 16

holds a written work together, it sticks the sentences and paragraphs.

Answer 16

COHESIVE/COHESION

Question 17

uses of connectives to form ideas, sentences, and paragraphs

Answer 17

COHESIVE/COHESION

Question 18

A clearly stated central idea and sticking to it will be helpful and it can be achieved through the use of other cohesive devices

Answer 18

COHESIVE/COHESION