Characteristics of Academic Writing
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What does 'unity' in a paragraph refer to?

  • The supporting details that develop the main idea (correct)
  • The inclusion of enough examples
  • The coherence and logical flow of the paragraph
  • The use of appropriate language and tenses

    • What is one of the characteristics of academic writing mentioned in the text?

  • Variability
  • Informality
  • Lack of evidence
  • Conciseness (correct)

    • What is coherence in writing?

  • The inclusion of all necessary details in a text
  • The use of repetition for emphasis
  • The movement from one idea to the next without gaps (correct)
  • The careful arrangement of words to give them special weight

    • How is 'completeness' achieved in a paragraph?

    <p>By saying all that is intended without excessive examples</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept in writing involves revealing an order that the reader can follow?

    <p>Order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What purpose does a clinching sentence serve in a paragraph?

    <p>Concluding the paragraph and reinforcing the main idea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized in writing and speech by the repetition of keywords and phrases?

    <p>Unique identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In academic writing, what role does evidence play?

    <p>It supports arguments using accurate references</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is culture defined based on the provided text?

    <p>Society's beliefs and ways of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does structured writing benefit academic writing?

    <p>By bringing together related points and materials coherently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does heritage encompass according to the text?

    <p>Legacy from the past passed on to future generations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is literature defined in the context of the passage?

    <p>Written works using artistic expression and form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Characteristics of Academic Writing

    • Identified by being focused and planned, answering questions and showing in-depth understanding of the topic
    • Structured, coherent, and logical, bringing together related points and materials
    • Uses evidence to support opinions and arguments, accurately referenced
    • Formally written, using appropriate language, tone, and style, with clarity, balance, and conciseness

    Effective Paragraph Features

    • Unity: achieved by a topic sentence, supporting details, and a clinching sentence
    • Completeness: says all that is intended to say, with only enough examples
    • Coherence: sentences flow clearly from one idea to the next without gaps
    • Order: sentences reveal a logical order, such as from general to specific
    • Emphasis: repetition of keywords and phrases, or careful arrangement of words for prominence

    Appreciating Identity and Culture

    • Literature is a tool to know people and cultures around the world
    • Writers assert their unique identity and culture through literary pieces
    • Readers discover and understand the identity of others in different places
    • Culture: characteristics and knowledge of a particular group, encompassing language, religion, and more
    • Diversity: existence of variations in characteristics, making us unique
    • Heritage: legacy from the past, lived with today, and passed on to future generations
    • Tradition: inherited, established, or customary patterns of thought or behavior
    • Literature: artistic expression with merit, including novels, short stories, biographies, and poetry

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    Discover the unique characteristics of academic writing for graduate students, such as being focused, planned, structured, and backed by evidence. Test your knowledge on how academic writing answers questions, demonstrates understanding, maintains coherence and logic, and supports arguments with evidence.

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