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Academic Text and Writing Styles Quiz

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What are the characteristics of academic text?

Critical, objective, specialized, formal language, based on facts

Name some academic disciplines.

Business, social studies, humanities, natural and applied sciences

How does academic text differ from non-academic text?

Academic text focuses on objectivity and technicality, while non-academic text is more personal, emotional, and subjective.

Provide examples of academic text.

Literary analysis, research papers, dissertations, books, conference papers, academic journal articles Signup and view all the answers

What are the two common structures used in academic writing?

Three-part essay structure or IMRAD structure Signup and view all the answers

What are the components of the three-part essay structure?

Introduction, body, and conclusion Signup and view all the answers

What are the components of the IMRAD structure in thesis or dissertation writing?

Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between academic text and non-academic text?

Academic text focuses on objectivity and technicality, while non-academic text is more personal and emotional. Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of academic disciplines?

Business, social studies, humanities, natural and applied sciences Signup and view all the answers

What are two common structures used in academic writing?

Three-part essay structure, IMRAD structure Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of academic text?

Literary analysis, research papers, dissertations, books, conference papers, academic journal articles Signup and view all the answers

What is the general approach to academic writing?

Formal, in the third person, relying on research and factual evidence Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Academic text is defined as critical, objective, specialized text written by experts in a formal language, based on facts.
Non-academic text is more personal, emotional, and subjective, while academic text focuses on objectivity and technicality.
Academic disciplines include business, social studies, humanities, natural and applied sciences, each having specific vocabulary.
Examples of academic text include literary analysis, research papers, dissertations, books, conference papers, and academic journal articles.
Academic writing requires a solid foundation and structured approach, using either the three-part essay structure or the IMRAD structure.
The three-part essay structure consists of introduction, body, and conclusion, with specific guidelines for each section.
The IMRAD structure for thesis or dissertation writing includes Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections.
Academic writing is formal, written in the third person, and relies on research, factual evidence, and the opinions of other scholars.

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Test your knowledge on academic text characteristics, writing styles, structures, and disciplines. Explore differences between academic and non-academic texts, and learn about key components like the three-part essay structure and IMRAD structure.