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Academic Writing Essentials

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What is the primary goal of academic writing?

To present the knowledge of a specific field or discipline (correct)

To entertain the reader with anecdotes and stories

To sway the reader's emotions and persuade them

To present one's personal opinions and biases

Why are personal pronouns like 'I', 'you', and 'we' usually avoided in academic writing?

Because they are not objective (correct)

Because they are not commonly used in research

Because they are too informal

Because they are too vague

What is the purpose of using verbs with exact meanings in academic writing?

To add variety to sentence structure

To show the writer's expertise in the field

To convey complex ideas precisely (correct)

To create a more formal tone

What is hedging in academic writing, and why is it important?

A way to express caution and avoid strong, sweeping statements, and it's important to avoid making unsubstantiated claims Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using quantifying adverbs in academic writing?

To provide precise information and avoid generalizations Signup and view all the answers

What is the overall tone of academic writing?

Formal and objective Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of academic writing in terms of personal opinions and biases?

Objective and informed Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using precise language in academic writing?

To communicate meaning clearly and accurately Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of modals in academic writing?

To qualify or soften a statement Signup and view all the answers

Academic Writing Essentials

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary goal of academic writing?

Why are personal pronouns like 'I', 'you', and 'we' usually avoided in academic writing?

What is the purpose of using verbs with exact meanings in academic writing?

What is hedging in academic writing, and why is it important?

What is the purpose of using quantifying adverbs in academic writing?

What is the overall tone of academic writing?

What is the primary characteristic of academic writing in terms of personal opinions and biases?

What is the main purpose of using precise language in academic writing?

What is the function of modals in academic writing?

Why is it important to avoid using personal pronouns like 'I', 'you', and 'we' in academic writing?

What is the role of verbs in academic writing?

What is the overall goal of using formal language in academic writing?

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