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What is a key characteristic of academic writing?
What is a key characteristic of academic writing?
- It disregards existing scholarly conversations.
- It primarily focuses on emotional expression.
- It is always personal and subjective.
- It emphasizes formal tone and specific conventions. (correct)
Which of the following best describes 'intertextuality' in academic writing?
Which of the following best describes 'intertextuality' in academic writing?
- Engagement with multiple genres without citation.
- Using informal language to express ideas.
- A focus on personal opinions rather than scholarly work.
- Participation in broader scholarly conversations through citations. (correct)
What does academic writing prioritize in its prose register?
What does academic writing prioritize in its prose register?
- Creative expression and stylistic flair.
- Casual language and informal tone.
- Reason over emotion and rational analysis. (correct)
- Emotion over reason and personal narrative.
What is the importance of 'caution and certainty' in academic writing?
What is the importance of 'caution and certainty' in academic writing?
What variation is found in academic writing across different disciplines?
What variation is found in academic writing across different disciplines?
Which of the following is NOT a common feature of academic writing?
Which of the following is NOT a common feature of academic writing?
What role do cohesive ties play in academic writing?
What role do cohesive ties play in academic writing?
Which type of academic writing is characterized by analysis and the development of new interpretations?
Which type of academic writing is characterized by analysis and the development of new interpretations?
Flashcards
Academic Writing
Academic Writing
Nonfiction writing produced for academic purposes, adhering to discipline-specific standards, like research reports and scholarly analyses.
Intertextuality
Intertextuality
The way academic writing engages with existing scholarship by citing and referencing other academic work.
What makes academic writing formal?
What makes academic writing formal?
Academic writing prioritizes a formal tone, using precise language, avoiding slang, and emphasizing objectivity.
Hedging and Boosting
Hedging and Boosting
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Cohesive Ties
Cohesive Ties
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Compressed Noun Phrases
Compressed Noun Phrases
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Disciplinary Conventions
Disciplinary Conventions
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Complexity Across Disciplines
Complexity Across Disciplines
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Study Notes
Academic Writing Definition
- Academic writing is nonfiction writing produced for academic work, adhering to specific discipline standards.
- It includes reports on research, monographs analyzing culture, and interpretations, even undergraduate versions.
Key Features of Academic Writing
- Formal tone and specific conventions.
- Intertextuality: Engagement with existing scholarship through meticulous citations.
- Commitment to intellectual integrity, knowledge advancement, and rigorous application of discipline methods.
- Varies based on genre and publication method, but shares common features
Academic Style
- Formal prose register focusing on evidence of diligent, open-minded, disciplined study, prioritizing reason over emotion.
- Imagines a rational, information-seeking reader aiming for a reasoned response.
- Characterized by a balance of caution (hedging) and certainty (boosting).
- Explicit cohesion using various ties and moves.
- Use of compressed noun phrases (rather than dependent clauses) for detailed information.
Style Variations Across Disciplines
- Style differs significantly across academic disciplines (e.g., history vs. engineering, physics vs. philosophy). This is influenced by discipline-specific conventions.
- Biber and Gray highlight varying complexity between disciplines, particularly between humanities (elaborated, complex texts) and sciences (structured, concise texts).
- Style differences are possibly related to the type and presentation of knowledge between disciplines.
Discourse Communities Theory
- Explains the differences in academic writing styles across various disciplines.
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Description
Explore the essential characteristics and styles of academic writing in this quiz. Learn about formal tone, intertextuality, and the commitment to intellectual integrity that define scholarly work. Test your understanding of the conventions and features of effective academic writing.
