purp com lesson 1 final quiz

Question 1

is a formal style of writing used in universities and scholarly publications.

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Academic writing

Question 2

is writing which communicates ideas, information and research to the wider academic community

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Academic writing i

Question 3

refers to a style of expression that researchers use to define the intellectual boundaries of their disciplines and specific areas of expertise

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Academic writing

Question 4

Academic writing is generally quite ____, _____ (impersonal) and ___.

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formal, objective, technical

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by avoiding casual or conversational language, such as contractions or informal vocabulary.

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formal

Question 6

by avoiding direct reference to people or feelings, and instead emphasizing objects, facts and ideas.

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objective/impersonal

Question 7

by using vocabulary specific to the discipline.

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technical

Question 8

Types of Academic Writing

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Essay
Research Paper
Thesis/ Dissertation
Research Proposal
Literature Review
Lab report
Annotated bibliography

Question 9

A fairly short, self-contained argument, often using sources from a class in response to a question provided by an instructor

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Essay

Question 10

A more in-depth investigation based on independent research, often in response to a question chosen by the student.

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Research Paper

Question 11

The large final research project undertaken at the end of a degree, usually on a dissertation topic of the student’s choice.

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thesis

Question 12

A critical synthesis of existing research on a topic, usually written in order to inform the approach of a new piece of research.

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Literature review

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A critical synthesis of existing research on a topic, usually written in order to inform the approach of a new piece of research.

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laboratory Report

Question 14

A list of source references with a short description or evaluation of each source.

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Annotated Bibliography

Question 15

characteristics of an academic text:

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formal and unbiased
clear and precise
focused and well structured
well sourced
correct and consistent

Question 16

Academic writing aims to convey information in an impartial (neutral) way.

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formal and unbiased

Question 17

The goal is to base arguments on the evidence under consideration, not the author’s perceptions

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formal and unbiased

Question 18

All claims should be supported with relevant evidence, not just asserted.

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formal and unbiased

Question 19

This means clearly outlining your methodology and being honest about the limitations of your research.

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formal and unbiased

Question 20

Avoid informal language, including slang, contractions, clichés, and conversational phrases

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formal and unbiased

Question 21

a to ensure that your reader knows exactly what you mean.

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Clear and precise

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This means being as specific as possible and avoiding vague language:

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Clear and precise

Question 23

Avoid hedging your claims with words like “perhaps,” as this can give the impression that you lack confidence in your arguments.

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Clear and precise

Question 24

An academic text is not just a collection of ideas about a topic—it needs to have a clear purpose.

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Focused and well structured

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Start with a relevant research question or thesis statement, and use it to develop a focused argument.

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Focused and well structured

Question 26

Only include information that is relevant to your overall purpose.

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Focused and well structured

Question 27

Academic writing uses sources to support its claims.

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Well sourced

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Sources are other texts (or media objects like photographs or films) that the author analyzes or uses as evidence.

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Well sourced

Question 29

Many of your sources will be written by other academics; academic writing is collaborative and builds on previous research.

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Well sourced

Question 30

You must always cite your sources in academic writing.

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Well sourced

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This means acknowledging whenever you quote or paraphrase someone else’s work by including a citation in the text and a reference list at the end.

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Well sourced

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Most Common Citation Styles

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APA (American Psychological Association) MLA (Modern Language Association) Chicago

Question 33

Always avoid addressing the reader directly with the second-person pronoun “____.” Use the impersonal pronoun “___” or an alternate phrasing instead for generalizations

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you, one

Question 34

Features of Academic Writing is not

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Personal Long-winded Emotive and grandiose

Question 35

is a lifestyle change that aims to raise awareness of one’s surroundings and how things we do affect the environment.

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Going green