Academic Writing Techniques Quiz

<p>Avoidance of colloquial language and expressions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Longer texts with more grammatical complexity and increased use of subordinate clauses and passive voice. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To identify and condense the text's main points and key ideas into a concise overview. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Removing redundant information and unnecessary details. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Substituting lists of items with an appropriate superordinate term. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To avoid plagiarism and demonstrate understanding. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It helps the summarizer identify cause-and-effect relationships and main ideas. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>State, Assign, Action, Complete (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It helps distill the narrative to its core events and their direct consequences, ensuring focus on key information. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A summary that risks losing focus and is less efficient. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Explicit articulation of relationships between ideas. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To identify gaps in existing studies. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Problem/Solution (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chronological (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To present information, ideas, and concepts related to a specific discipline. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Introduction, Body, Conclusion. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It enables the reader to easily follow the argument and navigate the text. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The attitude conveyed in a piece of writing. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They should be accurately described without loaded or biased language. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Using unambiguous language to ensure clear understanding. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To enable the reader to follow the writer's line of thinking without difficulty. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Third person, to maintain objectivity and distance from personal biases. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Acknowledging the origin of ideas, research, or quotes used in a paper.

Requires higher order thinking skills to understand complex issues.

Grounding opinions on a solid understanding of knowledge and debates.

Starting point of academic text; focuses on proving a specific idea or problem.

Characteristics like formal style, precision, and objectivity in writing.

A written document providing information about a specific discipline.

Typically consists of an introduction, body, and conclusion.

Conveys the author’s attitude while presenting arguments fairly.

Using unambiguous language for better understanding.

Language that is professional and follows academic standards.

A style of writing without using first-person pronouns.

Specialized vocabulary appropriate to the specific discipline.

A text that has a logical flow and structure for clarity.

Clearly communicates relationships between text parts.

Uses words with specific, precise meanings in context.

Making decisions about the strength of claims made.

How information is organized in a text.

Includes types like narrative, cause/effect, and compare/contrast.

The process of condensing texts to key ideas and main points.

Erase unnecessary material that does not aid understanding.

Remove redundant information that repeats ideas already mentioned.

Use general terms to replace specific lists for clarity.

Write summaries in your own phrases while keeping main points.

A summarizing strategy to understand plot and main ideas.

A summary technique that includes State, Assign, Action, Complete.

Elements to identify: Who, What, When, Where, How, and So What?