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What is one of the challenges that non-native writers may face in academic writing?
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?
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?
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?
What does the variation in writing practices from one academic discipline to another mean for students?
What is suitable when referring to the author's points in an essay?
What is suitable when referring to the author's points in an essay?
What does the phrase 'Smith implies that...' indicate in academic writing?
What does the phrase 'Smith implies that...' indicate in academic writing?
What is important for university students to consider when transferring from one academic discipline to another?
What is important for university students to consider when transferring from one academic discipline to another?
What should students look for when reading texts within their discipline?
What should students look for when reading texts within their discipline?
What is the purpose of following the conventions of academic writing?
What is the purpose of following the conventions of academic writing?
In academic writing, why is it important to identify your audience?
In academic writing, why is it important to identify your audience?
What does it mean for academic writing to be objective?
What does it mean for academic writing to be objective?
What kind of argument should an academic essay present?
What kind of argument should an academic essay present?
Which of the following should be avoided in academic writing?
Which of the following should be avoided in academic writing?
What should be the level of difficulty for the reader to interpret complex ideas in academic writing?
What should be the level of difficulty for the reader to interpret complex ideas in academic writing?
