Academic Texts and Paragraph Structures

A stretch of language which is perceived as a purposeful connected whole.

Academic text is written during studies, a product of communication or piece of language used for academic purposes.

Introduction, body, and conclusion.

<p>IMRAD stands for 'Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion' and is typically used in thesis and dissertation writing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A paragraph is a set of related sentences having only one idea embodied in a topic sentence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A supporting sentence develops or supports the thesis or main idea of a paragraph.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Deductive Pattern (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inductive Pattern (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Deductive-Inductive Pattern (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hinted Pattern (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It stands on its own, usually serving as a composition perse, having a thesis of its own.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>First opening, starting, or beginning paragraph.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It develops or supports the pieces of the entire composition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Connecting, linking, or joining paragraph.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It serves to end the entire composition, also known as the closing, ending, finishing, or last paragraph.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To explain or inform, appealing to intellect.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Description focuses on creating vivid imagery for the reader, evoking their senses and allowing them to experience the subject through a detailed and engaging portrayal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To narrate or tell a story, appealing to emotion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To argue or to persuade.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Summarizing involves writing a shorter version of the original material, simply putting together all the important ideas. Paraphrasing, on the other hand, involves writing a new version of the original material, substantially similar but structurally different.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is the stage where the writer is generating ideas and formats.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Revising, rewriting, editing, and publishing parts of the process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Decimal System uses symbols that look like decimal numbers; Topic Outline uses words, phrases, and clauses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An outline serves as a hierarchical representation of the main ideas and supporting details, guiding the writing process and ensuring a clear and logical structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To express an idea or information from a source in one's own words, maintaining the original meaning but using different language.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Topic sentences act as the controlling idea or main point of a paragraph, guiding the development of supporting details and maintaining a clear and focused message.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Academic essays are written to present a well-researched and logically argued argument, supporting claims with evidence and analysis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It ensures that the final writing piece meets academic standards. This includes revising, editing, and potentially publishing the work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A purposeful connected whole in linguistics.

Personal writings that use informal language.

Written work for academic purposes during studies.

An essay structure: introduction, body, conclusion.

Structure used in thesis: Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion.

A set of sentences focused on one main idea.

Sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

Sentence that develops the main idea of a paragraph.

Paragraph where the topic sentence is at the beginning.

Paragraph where the topic sentence is at the end.

Paragraph with topic sentence at the beginning and restated at the end.

Paragraph where the topic sentence is in the middle.

Paragraph where the topic sentence is implied, not stated.

Paragraph that stands alone, with its own thesis.

A paragraph that introduces the main idea of a composition.

Paragraph that supports the entire composition.

Paragraph that connects two or more paragraphs.

Paragraph that serves to end the composition.

A main idea that controls the content of the writing.

A sentence that states something and ends with a period.

A discourse that explains or informs.

A discourse that describes qualities of something.

A discourse that tells a story and appeals to emotion.

A discourse that persuades or argues a point.

Creating a shorter version of the original material.

Writing a new version of the original material, similar but different.

A hierarchical summary of main ideas of the text.

Stage where the writer generates ideas and formats.

The initial rough draft of a piece of writing.

Revising, rewriting, editing, and publishing parts of the writing process.

Use of numbers and letters for structuring content.

Symbols resembling decimal numbers for organization.

A summary structured with main words, phrases, or clauses.

An outline using complete sentences for clarity.

An outline summarized through topic sentences.