CM4203 Academic Writing Tutorial

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What is the primary purpose of a literature review in academic research?

To summarize all the literature available on a given subject.

To establish context and identify gaps in existing knowledge. (correct)

To critique sources based on the length of publication.

To present personal opinions on a topic.

What distinguishes primary research from secondary literature?

Secondary literature relies solely on personal insights.

Primary research collects original data from sources directly. (correct)

Secondary literature collects original data through surveys.

Primary research involves analysis of existing theories.

Which academic writing style is primarily used in Business courses at UL?

Chicago style

APA style

Harvard style (correct)

MLA style

What is a key reason for referencing in academic writing?

To distinguish your ideas and reinforce your argument. Signup and view all the answers

What type of data is primarily collected through surveys and experiments?

Original data Signup and view all the answers

How does referencing contribute to maintaining academic integrity?

By acknowledging the work of others and avoiding plagiarism. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of a literature review in research?

Collecting original data for experiments. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Harvard citation style primarily use for in-text citations?

Author-date format. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of academic writing?

It aims to be objective and precise. Signup and view all the answers

What should research questions be like?

Clear, focused, and researchable. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the organization of academic papers?

They are structured with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. Signup and view all the answers

What role does evidence play in academic writing?

It is crucial for supporting arguments and claims. Signup and view all the answers

When developing a research plan, what should be included?

Timelines and deadlines for each research phase. Signup and view all the answers

Why is critical thinking important in academic writing?

It helps in evaluating and synthesizing differing viewpoints. Signup and view all the answers

Which methodology should a researcher choose?

Based on the specific needs of the research questions. Signup and view all the answers

What can cause disagreement in research outputs?

Different methodologies and interpretations of key terms. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

CM4203 Communications Tutorial 05

The tutorial is for CM4203 Communications.
The tutor is Paulene Yaranon & Gail Flanagan.
Student email address: [email protected]
Module code CM4203 should be included in email subject lines.
Date of tutorial: 06.11.19

Week 07: Academic Writing

Subtopics include: academic writing, conducting research, reviewing sources, referencing, and academic writing tips.

What is Academic Writing?

Academic writing is distinct from other writing styles as it demands objectivity, precision, and structure.
Formal tone is crucial, avoiding slang and colloquialisms.
Clarity and precision are essential to convey ideas accurately and avoid ambiguity.
Academic writing follows a structured organisation, typically with introduction, body, and conclusion sections with specific purposes within the overall argument.
Academic writing is evidence-based. Supporting arguments with scholarly sources, citing properly, is essential.
Critical thinking is vital for analysis of the topic; writers are expected to provide insightful analysis.

Conducting Research

Research topics should start broad, then narrow to focused and researchable questions.
Research plans outline steps like literature reviews and data collection with timelines and deadlines.
Methods should include qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods based on your research questions.
Data collection tools like surveys, interviews, and experiments are used.

Addressing Disagreement in Literature

Analyze areas of disagreement and reasons for differing viewpoints.
Consider factors like methodology, differing interpretations of key terms and philosophical perspectives.
Use strategies to engage in debate; compare/contrast different viewpoints, discuss implications of differences.
Combine information effectively; integrate insights from various sources for a holistic understanding, presenting a fair viewpoint.

Reviewing Relevant Sources

Literature review is important to establish context and identify knowledge gaps.
Ensure your sources are peer-reviewed for credibility and reliability.
Evidence from established research is valuable.
Primary research involves collecting original data. Secondary research reviews various existing research.

Evaluating Sources

Assessing source quality involves considering Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose (CRAAP).

Know Your Sources for Research

Utilize library resources including books, academic journals, databases and data.

Referencing

Referencing is crucial to acknowledge sources (books, articles, websites) used in your writing.
Referencing gives credit to the original authors and distinguishes your ideas, allowing for argument reinforcement, fact-checking, and avoiding plagiarism

Academic Conventions

Academic writing follows specific formatting and citation styles (e.g., APA, Harvard, MLA).
At UL, Harvard is the primary style used for assignments.
Appropriate referencing includes in-text citations, summarization, and a bibliography.

Example of Harvard Format

Example of in-text citation and referencing in Harvard format is provided.

What is Plagiarism

Plagiarism is stealing and presenting others’ work as your own.
Forms of plagiarism include copying, improper quoting, and reusing previous work without proper acknowledgement.

Academic Writing Tips

Understand the question, structure your essay effectively, and plan your writing process.
Use clear writing; clarify sources, focus on argumentation, and consider your audience.

Cite It Right

An introduction to citing and referencing using Harvard UL style.

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Dive into the essentials of academic writing with CM4203's Tutorial 05. Explore key topics such as conducting research, reviewing sources, referencing, and academic writing strategies. This quiz will help reinforce your understanding of the structure and objectivity required in academic writing.