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CBAS210 - Conventions of Academic Writing Introduction

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CBAS210 - Conventions of Academic Writing Introduction

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What is one of the challenges that non-native writers may face in academic writing?

Recognizing the appropriate level of formality in a second language (correct)

Studying texts within their specific discipline

Using informal style in job applications and university essays

Wearing flip-flops to a formal dinner

What is one way for university students to find the right level of formality for writing?

Studying texts within their specific discipline (correct)

Using informal style in formal occasions

Wearing formal attire to university lectures

Referring to text messages between friends

Why is it important for university students to read texts within their discipline?

To find out what to wear to a formal dinner

To study resources from the university library

To understand how scholars and experienced students write (correct)

To learn how to use informal style in academic writing

What does the variation in writing practices from one academic discipline to another mean for students?

They need to learn what is expected for the particular text they are writing Signup and view all the answers

What is suitable when referring to the author's points in an essay?

Choosing the most appropriate verb Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'Smith implies that...' indicate in academic writing?

Indirectly conveying the idea Signup and view all the answers

What is important for university students to consider when transferring from one academic discipline to another?

Learning how texts are written in each discipline Signup and view all the answers

What should students look for when reading texts within their discipline?

How scholars and experienced students write Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of following the conventions of academic writing?

To produce writing that is clear, concise, formal, and objective Signup and view all the answers

In academic writing, why is it important to identify your audience?

To successfully deliver a fact-based argument Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean for academic writing to be objective?

Avoiding biased language and generalizations Signup and view all the answers

What kind of argument should an academic essay present?

A fact-based argument that sheds light on the actual topic Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following should be avoided in academic writing?

Biased language and generalizations Signup and view all the answers

What should be the level of difficulty for the reader to interpret complex ideas in academic writing?

Easy Signup and view all the answers