Question 1

A literature review

Accepted Answer

A)  is a brief summary of previous research on a topic. 
B)  showcases the writer's previous research on the topic. 
C)  is a critical analysis of previous research on a topic. 
D)  is a reflective piece of writing. 
A)  is a brief summary of previous research on a topic. 
B)  showcases the writer's previous research on the topic. 
C)  is a critical analysis of previous research on a topic. 
D)  is a reflective piece of writing. C

Question 2

A preface thanks mentors, colleagues or institutions who supported the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

All academic papers should be typed single-spaced.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

In academic writing, emotional statements and subjective opinion do not have to be avoided except when they are based on past experience, values and beliefs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An argumentative essay requires

Accepted Answer

A)  position, primary research and recommendation. 
B)  statement of identification, explanation sequences and summary. 
C)  thesis, different points of view, evidence, critical analysis and convincing conclusion. 
D)  thesis, main point of view and supporting ideas. 
A)  position, primary research and recommendation. 
B)  statement of identification, explanation sequences and summary. 
C)  thesis, different points of view, evidence, critical analysis and convincing conclusion. 
D)  thesis, main point of view and supporting ideas.

Question 6

There are several levels of editing that can be undertaken in a document. Suggested headings for an editing checklist are

Accepted Answer

A)  first draft edit, second draft edit and final draft edit. 
B)  structure, content, style, format and mechanics. 
C)  writing, proofreading, spell-checking and formatting. 
D)  content draft, structural draft, proofreading and final edit. 
A)  first draft edit, second draft edit and final draft edit. 
B)  structure, content, style, format and mechanics. 
C)  writing, proofreading, spell-checking and formatting. 
D)  content draft, structural draft, proofreading and final edit.

Question 7

Describe the ways in which academic writing is different to other forms of writing such as business reports or business communications like letters or memos.

Accepted Answer

Academic writing is different from other

Question 8

The two common standards for citations and bibliographies are the traditional note method and APA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The best essays

Accepted Answer

A)  make links between the thesis statement, evidence and findings. 
B)  demonstrate clarity, reason and insightfulness. 
C)  are written clearly, concisely and coherently. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  make links between the thesis statement, evidence and findings. 
B)  demonstrate clarity, reason and insightfulness. 
C)  are written clearly, concisely and coherently. 
D)  All of the above

Question 10

Transitional expressions

Accepted Answer

A)  connect ideas within and between sentences. 
B)  express judgement and opinion. 
C)  are another name for topic sentences. 
D)  are a form of modality. 
A)  connect ideas within and between sentences. 
B)  express judgement and opinion. 
C)  are another name for topic sentences. 
D)  are a form of modality.

Question 11

'Too much exercise can lead to poor health' in an essay would be a claim of

Accepted Answer

A)  fact or definition. 
B)  cause and effect. 
C)  opinion and fact. 
D)  solutions or policies. 
A)  fact or definition. 
B)  cause and effect. 
C)  opinion and fact. 
D)  solutions or policies.

Question 12

Identify the elements of structure in essays. What are the differences between the abstract, introduction, body and conclusion of an essay?

Accepted Answer

In essays, the structure typically consi

Question 13

The body of a document contains

Accepted Answer

A)  the structural introduction. 
B)  the summary of the writing. 
C)  the research findings and the argument. 
D)  the elements and the conclusion. 
A)  the structural introduction. 
B)  the summary of the writing. 
C)  the research findings and the argument. 
D)  the elements and the conclusion.

Question 14

Which of the following strategies enables a writer to examine each of the elements in academic writing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Analysis 
B)  Illustration 
C)  Comparison 
D)  Justification 
A)  Analysis 
B)  Illustration 
C)  Comparison 
D)  Justification

Question 15

Academic writers should summarise in order to

Accepted Answer

A)  explain or bring out a particular meaning. 
B)  provide a brief account or an abridged version. 
C)  demonstrate a satisfactory reason for an argument. 
D)  discriminate between two or more factors. 
A)  explain or bring out a particular meaning. 
B)  provide a brief account or an abridged version. 
C)  demonstrate a satisfactory reason for an argument. 
D)  discriminate between two or more factors.

Question 16

A common structure that works well in academic writing is

Accepted Answer

A)  a three-paragraph structure. 
B)  a four-paragraph structure. 
C)  a five-paragraph structure. 
D)  a six-paragraph structure. 
A)  a three-paragraph structure. 
B)  a four-paragraph structure. 
C)  a five-paragraph structure. 
D)  a six-paragraph structure.

Question 17

Discuss the types of evidence that are used by academic writers and the purpose of including evidence in academic writing.

Accepted Answer

Academic writers use various types of ev

Question 18

Critical evaluation involves

Accepted Answer

A)  demonstrating an acceptable reason for an argument. 
B)  making a point clear through examples. 
C)  showing similarities and differences between two or more aspects. 
D)  presenting arguments for and against on both sides of an issue. 
A)  demonstrating an acceptable reason for an argument. 
B)  making a point clear through examples. 
C)  showing similarities and differences between two or more aspects. 
D)  presenting arguments for and against on both sides of an issue.

Question 19

Within universities, plagiarism is regarded as

Accepted Answer

A)  using your own words to state others' ideas. 
B)  academic dishonesty. 
C)  creative writing. 
D)  critical writing. 
A)  using your own words to state others' ideas. 
B)  academic dishonesty. 
C)  creative writing. 
D)  critical writing.

Question 20

An effective conclusion shows that the writer has understood the question and developed an argument to achieve the particular writing purpose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 22: Academic Writing

A literature review

A preface thanks mentors, colleagues or institutions who supported the project.

All academic papers should be typed single-spaced.

In academic writing, emotional statements and subjective opinion do not have to be avoided except when they are based on past experience, values and beliefs.

An argumentative essay requires

There are several levels of editing that can be undertaken in a document. Suggested headings for an editing checklist are

Describe the ways in which academic writing is different to other forms of writing such as business reports or business communications like letters or memos.

The two common standards for citations and bibliographies are the traditional note method and APA.

The best essays

Transitional expressions

'Too much exercise can lead to poor health' in an essay would be a claim of

Identify the elements of structure in essays. What are the differences between the abstract, introduction, body and conclusion of an essay?

The body of a document contains

Which of the following strategies enables a writer to examine each of the elements in academic writing?

Academic writers should summarise in order to

A common structure that works well in academic writing is

Discuss the types of evidence that are used by academic writers and the purpose of including evidence in academic writing.

Critical evaluation involves

Within universities, plagiarism is regarded as

An effective conclusion shows that the writer has understood the question and developed an argument to achieve the particular writing purpose.

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