24 Questions
What comes after the title of a webpage in an APA format citation?
URL
What punctuation is used between the author's last name and their initials in a newspaper citation?
&
In an APA format citation for a webpage, what should be used if the article is only one page long?
'p'
What does 'pp' signify in a newspaper citation?
A range of pages
After the title of an article in a newspaper citation, what is usually included?
Page range
What should be included in a newspaper citation after the author's name?
'k'
What is the first step in the writing process outlined in the text?
Develop thesis statement
What does the thesis statement in the example suggest about school uniforms among education college students?
They promote unity and loyalty
What does the text suggest about the relevance of school uniforms among education college students?
They are relevant for unity and loyalty
How should a reference with six or more authors be cited in APA format?
Use the first author's last name followed by 'et al.'
What does the text suggest is the purpose of citing references in an academic paper?
To properly address the author
What should be done after revising a document, according to the text?
Edit the document
What is the definition of Academic Communication?
Formally and effectively presenting ideas in a scholastic environment
What should you do when talking about academic writing?
Ask yourself a question
What is the first step in arriving at an academic paper?
Select a topic
What are the types of academic papers?
Academic assignments, case study analysis, financial analysis, and reports
Who is involved in Communication for Academic Purposes?
Students, academics, researchers, and personnel related to education
What are the important aspects and skills in academic life and the workplace?
Academic communication and academic writing skills
What is the meaning of 'discourse' based on the text?
Running to and fro
Which of the following is a characteristic of a good paragraph as per the text?
Coherence
What does 'exposition' aim to achieve based on the text?
Giving information or explanation
In the context mentioned, what is 'argumentation' mainly focused on?
Defending a proposal
What are the key elements involved in 'forming a new theory' according to the text?
(D4, D5, D7-D8) Gathering Data
What role does 'description' play in storytelling based on the text?
Expressing what the author sees
Study Notes
Research Paper Structure
- Involves forming hypotheses, testing hypotheses, forming a new theory, and confirming an existing one
- Structure consists of findings, literature review, methodology, and analysis
- Types of research include discourse analysis and other quantitative and qualitative methods
Discourse and Its Types
- "Discourse" comes from the Latin word "discursus," meaning "running to and fro"
- Discourse refers to the physical act of transferring information
- Types of discourse include:
- Narration: tells a story and uses description to make it more interesting
- Description: expresses what the author sees, feels, touches, tastes, and smells
- Exposition: provides information or explanation about an issue or subject
- Argumentation: proposes a solution or defends a proposal, criticizing existing practices
Academic Communication and Writing
- Academic communication involves sharing, informing, and presenting ideas, products, and research results
- Academic writing requires:
- Asking questions
- Conceptualizing problems
- Finding solutions
- Arguing one's own stand
- Academic paper structure includes:
- Selecting a topic
- Formulating a working thesis statement
- Preparing preliminary questions
- Finding cross-sectioned sources
- Creating a timeline
- Designing a system to organize and take notes
- Outlining the paper
APA Format
- Website structure: Author's Last Name, First Initial. Middle Initial. (Year, Month Date Published). Title of webpage. Retrieved from URL
- Newspaper structure: Author's Last Name, First Initial. Middle Initial. (Year, Month Day Published). Title of article. Title of Newspaper, page range
- Citation: One author - Sabio, R.A. (2010); Two authors - Mackey, A.G. & Gass, S.M. (2011); Three to five authors - Cortez, A. S. et al. (1998)
Test your knowledge on academic communication, academic papers, research papers, and discourse types. Explore the field of communication for academic purposes and understand its significance in sharing ideas and research results.
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