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What is the primary purpose of academic writing?
What is the primary purpose of academic writing?
Which feature of academic writing avoids the use of personal pronouns such as 'I', 'we', and 'you'?
Which feature of academic writing avoids the use of personal pronouns such as 'I', 'we', and 'you'?
What is the key difference between literary and academic writing?
What is the key difference between literary and academic writing?
What is the primary goal of interpersonal communication?
What is the primary goal of interpersonal communication?
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What should be avoided in academic writing to maintain formality?
What should be avoided in academic writing to maintain formality?
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What is the typical structure of academic writing?
What is the typical structure of academic writing?
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What is the primary means of communication in verbal communication?
What is the primary means of communication in verbal communication?
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What is the purpose of using an auxiliary to ask a question in a conversation?
What is the purpose of using an auxiliary to ask a question in a conversation?
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What is the definition of accuracy in the context of materials viewed?
What is the definition of accuracy in the context of materials viewed?
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What is the primary way to combat fake news?
What is the primary way to combat fake news?
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What is the role of posture in non-verbal communication?
What is the role of posture in non-verbal communication?
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What is the purpose of considering the authority of a source in evaluating materials?
What is the purpose of considering the authority of a source in evaluating materials?
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Study Notes
Features of Academic Writing
- Academic writing communicates ideas, information, and research to a wider academic community.
- Examples of academic writing include book reviews, critique papers, essays, movie reviews, reports, and research papers.
- It must have a basic structure, including introduction, body, and conclusion.
- Academic writing emphasizes the argument or information rather than the writer himself (objectivity).
- It involves presenting and evaluating issues in an objective position, avoiding the use of I, we, and you (impersonality).
- Formal language is used, avoiding contractions, informal or colloquial words, clichés, and figures of speech.
Interpersonal Communication Strategies
- Interpersonal communication is the process of exchanging ideas and feelings between two or more people through verbal and non-verbal methods.
- Verbal communication involves using words to communicate through written or oral words.
- Non-verbal communication involves expressing or exchanging information without using spoken or written words.
- Examples of non-verbal communication include body language, touch, eye contact, gestures, space, movement, posture, paralanguage, and facial expressions.
Strategies in Encouraging Conversation
- Using a short response to show that you are listening (e.g. "Is that so?", "And then?").
- Using an auxiliary to ask a question (e.g. "You do?", "He did?").
- Repeating a keyword or phrase.
- Asking follow-up informative questions.
- Using body language that shows you are listening.
- Expanding comments or suggestions.
Truth and Accuracy in Materials Viewed
- Truth refers to the body of real things, events, and facts, and the property of being in accord with fact or reality.
- Accuracy refers to freedom from mistake or error and conformity to truth or to a standard.
- Factors to consider in distinguishing truthfulness and accuracy of a material include:
- Currency (timeliness of the information)
- Relevance or coverage (importance of the information in relation to the topic)
- Authority (considering the source)
- Accuracy (reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the informational content)
- Purpose/objectivity (the reason the information exists)
Recognizing Fake News
- Fake news refers to news articles or other items that are deliberately false and intended to manipulate the viewer.
- Suggestions for recognizing fake news include:
- Paying attention to the domain and URL
- Reading the "About Us" section
- Looking at the quotes in a story and who said them
- Checking the comments
- Performing a reverse image search
Combating Fake News
- Be aware of the problem
- Think critically
- Check facts against reliable sources
- Stop the spread of fake news
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Description
Test your understanding of the key features of academic and literary writing, including examples of each type. Learn to distinguish between objective, informative writing and subjective, creative expression.
