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What are the tools used to find primary and secondary literature?

  • Websites, blogs, forums
  • Indexes, abstracts, bibliographies (correct)
  • Magazines, newspapers, interviews
  • Encyclopedias, dictionaries, textbooks

What are considered authoritative sources for academic writing?

  • Paid advertisements, Internet forums, Wikipedia entries
  • Social media popularity, Number of online followers, Personal opinions
  • Publisher's reputation, Journal's status, Recommended by lecturer (correct)
  • Celebrity endorsements, Product reviews, Online comments

When should you cite a source in your writing?

  • Ideas arising in conversation, Internet memes, Social media posts
  • Factual information, Quotations, Paraphrased or summarized ideas (correct)
  • Personal opinions, Common knowledge, Everyday language
  • Historical events, Scientific laws, Mathematical formulas

What is the proper formatting for short quotes in academic writing?

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What information is needed for referencing electronic sources?

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Where can you find reference information for books?

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How should titles of journals be presented in academic writing?

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What are the objectives for presentations recommended to be?

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What are the guidelines for evaluating online sources?

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What do definitions do to the nature of facts in academic discourse?

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What is the primary focus of academic writing?

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Which of the following is considered a standard form in academic writing?

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What is crucial for any argument outside one's own experience in academic writing?

<p>Research (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of a good argument in academic writing?

<p>Quantity and quality of supporting evidence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized in the writing process for academic writing?

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How are different audiences approached in academic writing?

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What are you evaluated on in academic writing?

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What does a good argument depend on in academic writing?

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What does scholarly writing aim to do?

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What is typically involved in the writing process for academic writing?

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What is the primary purpose of defining terms in research?

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What could be a reason for the differences in perceptions of the sky mentioned in the text?

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Which type of research methodology is associated with qualitative findings?

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What does quantitative research primarily involve?

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'Bullying' is defined as when the victim feels:

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'Quantitative research' seeks to achieve which objective?

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What is one possible reason for differences in perception regarding the color of the sky as mentioned in the text?

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What is a primary objective of qualitative research?

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What is an essential aspect considered in defining terms for research?

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What is a key consideration when formatting long quotes in academic writing?

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Which of the following is NOT a situation where citing a source is necessary in academic writing?

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What is a characteristic of an authoritative source for academic writing?

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Where can you typically find reference information for books?

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What is the primary focus of an academic essay?

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What should be favored when evaluating online sources for academic writing?

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What does defining terms in research primarily aim to do?

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What is an essential aspect of scholarly writing?

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When should you cite a source in your writing?

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What is one of the guidelines for presenting titles in academic writing?

<p>Italicizing or underlining titles of books, journals, and films (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of qualitative research?

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What is a potential reason for differences in perception regarding the color of the sky?

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What is a key reason for defining terms in research?

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'Quantitative research' primarily involves which objective?

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'Bullying' is defined as when the victim feels:

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'Scholarly writing aims to achieve which objective?'

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What does research terminology 'Qualitative findings' primarily involve?

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What does defining terms in research primarily aim to do?

<p>Eliminate ambiguity and reduce vagueness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of academic writing?

<p>Presenting an objective stance with adequate detail and evidence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial element for a good argument in academic writing?

<p>Quantity and quality of supporting evidence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized in the writing process for academic writing?

<p>Cracking the code of the essay question, gathering information, drafting, and proofreading (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is considered crucial for any argument outside one's own experience in academic writing?

<p>Research to gather facts, examples, statistics, and expert opinions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are you evaluated on in academic writing?

<p>How you state your argument, back it up with evidence, analyze opposing views, and weigh up evidence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does scholarly writing aim to do?

<p>Present an objective stance with clear significance and organized detail and evidence. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a standard form in academic writing?

<p>The journal article (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is typically involved in the writing process for academic writing?

<p>Cracking the code (understanding the essay question), gathering information by research, putting ideas together (drafting), tidying up and checking (proofreading) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are different audiences approached in academic writing?

<p>With different communication strategies based on assumptions about channels, formats, styles, topics, and evidence. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a good argument dependent on in academic writing?

<p>Quantity and quality of supporting evidence. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Citing

Formally acknowledging sources within your text by providing detailed references and creating a bibliography.

Primary Source

First-hand information, such as original documents, company reports, or government records.

Secondary Source

Analysis or interpretation of primary sources, such as books, journal articles, or reviews.

Authoritative Source

A source that is reliable and trustworthy, backed by strong evidence and reputation.

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Journal Process

The process of publishing scholarly articles in academic journals, involving peer review and rigorous evaluation.

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When to Cite

When using factual information, quotations, paraphrased or summarized ideas, or structural elements from other sources.

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When NOT to Cite

When using common knowledge, everyday language, or ideas generated in conversation.

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Quoting

Including a direct passage from another source, using quotation marks and proper attribution.

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Formatting Quotes

Short quotes are enclosed in quotation marks, while long quotes are presented as separate paragraphs, with proper citation.

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Reference Information

The essential details needed for citing a source, including author, publication year, title, edition, publisher, and source type.

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Finding Reference Info (Books)

Look for information on the book's cover, spine, and title page.

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Finding Reference Info (Articles)

Check the journal cover, table of contents, and the article itself for relevant information.

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Finding Reference Info (Websites)

Examine the top and bottom of the website, logos, and the web address for source information.

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Presenting Titles

Titles of books, plays, long poems, journals, newspapers, and films are italicized or underlined.

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Academic Essay

A written work that focuses on a specific research problem, presenting an argument supported by evidence from credible sources.

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Objectives for Presentations

Clear and specific goals for the presentation, stated in measurable, realistic, and specific terms.

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Evaluating Online Sources

Prioritizing reliable sources, such as those from government, educational institutions, and authored documents.

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Definitions and Facts

Definitions can influence the way facts are understood and interpreted, especially when dealing with complex concepts.

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Study Notes

  • Citing: formally recognizing sources within your text, creating a bibliography, and providing detailed references
  • Sources: 1. Primary (first-hand information): company reports, Dáil reports
  1. Secondary (analysis): books, journals
  2. Tools to find primary and secondary literature: indexes, abstracts, bibliographies

  • Making an argument: focus on building your argument, use evidence, be authoritative

  • Authoritative sources:

    • Publisher's reputation
    • Journal's status
    • Recommended by lecturer
    • Sponsor of website
    • Research funding

  • Journal process:

    • Academic writes paper
    • Submits to journal
    • Editor reviews and sends to multiple reviewers
    • Returns with recommendations
    • Editor makes decision
    • Choose scholarly journal articles

  • When to cite:

    • Factual information
    • Quotations
    • Paraphrased or summarized ideas
    • Structural elements

  • When not to cite:

    • Common knowledge
    • Everyday language
    • Ideas arising in conversation

  • Quoting: use only necessary parts, construct your own sentence, announce quote, respond to quote

  • Formatting: short quotes in quotation marks, long quotes in paragraphs, cite author, date

  • Information needed for references:

    • Author's name
    • Publication year
    • Title
    • Edition
    • Publisher
    • Journal details
    • Electronic sources

  • Finding reference information:

    • Books: cover, spine, title page
    • Articles: journal cover, table of contents
    • Websites: top and bottom, logos, web address

  • Presenting titles: italicized/underlined for books, plays, long poems, journals, newspapers, films

  • Academic essays: centered around a research problem

  • Objectives for presentations: measurable, realistic, specific

  • Guidelines for evaluating online sources: favor governmental and educational sources, authored documents, regularly updated sources

  • Definitions: change the nature of facts, example: poverty, living wage, on welfare, debt, lifestyle factors.

  • Citing: formally recognizing sources within your text, creating a bibliography, and providing detailed references

  • Sources: 1. Primary (first-hand information): company reports, Dáil reports

  1. Secondary (analysis): books, journals
  2. Tools to find primary and secondary literature: indexes, abstracts, bibliographies
  • Making an argument: focus on building your argument, use evidence, be authoritative
  • Authoritative sources:
    • Publisher's reputation
    • Journal's status
    • Recommended by lecturer
    • Sponsor of website
    • Research funding
  • Journal process:
    • Academic writes paper
    • Submits to journal
    • Editor reviews and sends to multiple reviewers
    • Returns with recommendations
    • Editor makes decision
    • Choose scholarly journal articles
  • When to cite:
    • Factual information
    • Quotations
    • Paraphrased or summarized ideas
    • Structural elements
  • When not to cite:
    • Common knowledge
    • Everyday language
    • Ideas arising in conversation
  • Quoting: use only necessary parts, construct your own sentence, announce quote, respond to quote
  • Formatting: short quotes in quotation marks, long quotes in paragraphs, cite author, date
  • Information needed for references:
    • Author's name
    • Publication year
    • Title
    • Edition
    • Publisher
    • Journal details
    • Electronic sources
  • Finding reference information:
    • Books: cover, spine, title page
    • Articles: journal cover, table of contents
    • Websites: top and bottom, logos, web address
  • Presenting titles: italicized/underlined for books, plays, long poems, journals, newspapers, films
  • Academic essays: centered around a research problem
  • Objectives for presentations: measurable, realistic, specific
  • Guidelines for evaluating online sources: favor governmental and educational sources, authored documents, regularly updated sources
  • Definitions: change the nature of facts, example: poverty, living wage, on welfare, debt, lifestyle factors.

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