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What is the term used to describe the language of doctors?
What is the term used to describe the language of doctors?
- Technicalese
- Medicalese (correct)
- Legalese
- Journalese
Which term refers to the language used by computer specialists?
Which term refers to the language used by computer specialists?
- Technicalese
- Computerese (correct)
- Commercialese
- Diplomatese
In what field is the term 'legalese' commonly used?
In what field is the term 'legalese' commonly used?
- Law (correct)
- Journalism
- Commerce
- Medicine
What does 'Teacherese' refer to?
What does 'Teacherese' refer to?
Which term describes a formal writing style used to present accurate information?
Which term describes a formal writing style used to present accurate information?
What type of language is 'mercantilese' associated with?
What type of language is 'mercantilese' associated with?
What is the main difference between reading and writing?
What is the main difference between reading and writing?
How are reading and writing related when viewed as a process?
How are reading and writing related when viewed as a process?
What should people do first in the process of reading and writing?
What should people do first in the process of reading and writing?
What are the modules in this content focused on?
What are the modules in this content focused on?
Why is understanding context important in language learning?
Why is understanding context important in language learning?
Which of the following statements is true about English for Academic and Professional Purposes?
Which of the following statements is true about English for Academic and Professional Purposes?
What is the main purpose of a summary?
What is the main purpose of a summary?
When summarizing a text, what is one thing you should avoid?
When summarizing a text, what is one thing you should avoid?
What citation format places the summarized/paraphrased/quoted idea before the citation?
What citation format places the summarized/paraphrased/quoted idea before the citation?
In which citation format do you connect the author's name with an appropriate reporting verb?
In which citation format do you connect the author's name with an appropriate reporting verb?
Which of the following formats places the summarized idea after the date when the material was published?
Which of the following formats places the summarized idea after the date when the material was published?
What is a crucial tip to remember when creating a summary?
What is a crucial tip to remember when creating a summary?
In academic writing, what is the purpose of informing and persuading known as?
In academic writing, what is the purpose of informing and persuading known as?
Which of the following is discouraged in academic writing due to its informal nature?
Which of the following is discouraged in academic writing due to its informal nature?
What is key to achieving clarity in academic writing?
What is key to achieving clarity in academic writing?
Which aspect of academic writing involves avoiding overused expressions that have lost their impact?
Which aspect of academic writing involves avoiding overused expressions that have lost their impact?
What is the recommended average length of a sentence in academic writing according to Strunk & White (2000)?
What is the recommended average length of a sentence in academic writing according to Strunk & White (2000)?
Which of the following is NOT advised in academic writing?
Which of the following is NOT advised in academic writing?
Which style of writing is recommended to enhance comprehensibility?
Which style of writing is recommended to enhance comprehensibility?
Why is it advised to make claims tentative in academic writing?
Why is it advised to make claims tentative in academic writing?
What is a key reason to avoid rhetorical questions in academic writing?
What is a key reason to avoid rhetorical questions in academic writing?
Which point of view is typically recommended for formal academic writing?
Which point of view is typically recommended for formal academic writing?
What should writers be cautious of when considering language in academic writing?
What should writers be cautious of when considering language in academic writing?
Why is it essential to use a tactful tone in writing?
Why is it essential to use a tactful tone in writing?
