News Report and Academic Writing Flashcards
1
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News Headlines
A
the title above a story/news article
5 – 10 words at most; accurate and specific
2
Q
News reports
A
short account of the news in the newspapers
the purpose is to inform readers of what is happening in the world around them
Follows Inverted Pyramid structure.
3
Q
Academic Writing
A
Academic writing is the formal writing style used in colleges and universities.
4
Q
Formal tone
A
not lighthearted/conversational, no slang and cliches
5
Q
Precise language
A
clearly conveys the author’s meaning
6
Q
Point-of-view (POV)
A
3rd person POV, to educate on the facts
7
Q
Research focus
A
focus on the specific research questions
8
Q
Organization
A
organized logically, linear, matter of fact fashion, use headings
9
Q
Source citations
A
cite all sources, bibliography
