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What initiates the reading process?
What initiates the reading process?
- Familiarity with the subject matter
- Understanding the author's background
- Recognition of printed language (correct)
- Evaluation of text complexity
How does a reader assign meaning to written symbols?
How does a reader assign meaning to written symbols?
- By relating to the author's intent
- Based on the reader’s schemata (correct)
- Through memorization techniques
- By analyzing text structure
What is the purpose of scanning a text?
What is the purpose of scanning a text?
- To summarize the main ideas
- To search for specific information (correct)
- To fully comprehend the content
- To analyze the author's arguments
What characterizes academic texts compared to non-academic texts?
What characterizes academic texts compared to non-academic texts?
What process occurs when the reader merges their schemata with the author's knowledge?
What process occurs when the reader merges their schemata with the author's knowledge?
What does skimming involve?
What does skimming involve?
Which statement best describes the purpose of academic writing?
Which statement best describes the purpose of academic writing?
What differentiates scanning from other reading processes?
What differentiates scanning from other reading processes?
What is the primary goal of skimming material?
What is the primary goal of skimming material?
Intensive reading is mainly associated with which of the following purposes?
Intensive reading is mainly associated with which of the following purposes?
Which characteristic defines extensive reading?
Which characteristic defines extensive reading?
What distinguishes academic texts from other forms of writing?
What distinguishes academic texts from other forms of writing?
What does negating involve in the context of validating knowledge?
What does negating involve in the context of validating knowledge?
What type of reading would be considered too general?
What type of reading would be considered too general?
Which term best describes the reading strategy employed to understand academic texts?
Which term best describes the reading strategy employed to understand academic texts?
Academic articles are generally expected to be understood by whom?
Academic articles are generally expected to be understood by whom?
What is the fallacy of composition?
What is the fallacy of composition?
Which example illustrates the fallacy of division?
Which example illustrates the fallacy of division?
What does the fallacy of accent refer to?
What does the fallacy of accent refer to?
Which statement is an example of argumentum ad ignorantiam?
Which statement is an example of argumentum ad ignorantiam?
Which example best illustrates a complex question fallacy?
Which example best illustrates a complex question fallacy?
What is a common misconception associated with the argumentum ad populum fallacy?
What is a common misconception associated with the argumentum ad populum fallacy?
What should be placed after the last author's name in a bibliographical entry for a book with three to seven authors?
What should be placed after the last author's name in a bibliographical entry for a book with three to seven authors?
When a person states that a school's policies should change because other schools are doing so, which fallacy are they likely using?
When a person states that a school's policies should change because other schools are doing so, which fallacy are they likely using?
In the bibliographical citation, what follows the year of publication?
In the bibliographical citation, what follows the year of publication?
Which scenario exemplifies the fallacy of complex question?
Which scenario exemplifies the fallacy of complex question?
Which of the following represents the correct format for the place of publication?
Which of the following represents the correct format for the place of publication?
What is the difference between a working bibliography and an annotated bibliography?
What is the difference between a working bibliography and an annotated bibliography?
When should you include the volume number in a journal citation?
When should you include the volume number in a journal citation?
How should the initials of the first author's name be formatted in a bibliographical entry?
How should the initials of the first author's name be formatted in a bibliographical entry?
Which citation style is referenced in the bibliographical entry examples?
Which citation style is referenced in the bibliographical entry examples?
What should NOT be included when stating the page numbers in a bibliographical entry?
What should NOT be included when stating the page numbers in a bibliographical entry?
What is the primary goal of a critique paper?
What is the primary goal of a critique paper?
Which of the following components is NOT part of art criticism as described?
Which of the following components is NOT part of art criticism as described?
In the concluding part of a critique, what should the writer emphasize?
In the concluding part of a critique, what should the writer emphasize?
What distinguishes a critique from a reaction paper?
What distinguishes a critique from a reaction paper?
Which element is included in the analysis portion of art criticism?
Which element is included in the analysis portion of art criticism?
What should a writer refrain from doing in a critique paper?
What should a writer refrain from doing in a critique paper?
What aspect does interpretation focus on in a critique of artwork?
What aspect does interpretation focus on in a critique of artwork?
Which of the following best describes the intended audience for a critique?
Which of the following best describes the intended audience for a critique?
Study Notes
Reading Process
- Recognition of printed language initiates the reading process.
- Meaning is assigned to symbols based on the reader's schemata (background knowledge + personal experience).
- Readers integrate personal schemata with the author's ideas, leading to new knowledge formation.
Academic vs. Non-Academic Texts
- Academic Texts: Written with a specific purpose and structured for clear communication.
- Non-Academic Texts: Meant for general information, often lacks the structured approach of academic writing.
Reading Techniques
- Scanning:
- Quick reading to locate specific information.
- Focuses on relevant words and is too specific.
- Skimming:
- Quick reading to grasp main ideas.
- Aims for a general overview, characterized as too general.
- Intensive Reading:
- Focused reading to support academic success.
- Involves detailed engagement with the text.
- Extensive Reading:
- Leisure reading for enjoyment.
- Often occurs when one seeks engagement or entertainment.
Purpose of Reading Academic Texts
- Understanding at a deeper level is crucial for academic success.
- Critical for verifying, affirming, and negating information.
Types of Fallacies
- Fallacy of Accent: Misinterpretation due to lack of punctuation or ambiguous phrasing.
- Argumentum Ad Populum: Assuming a statement is valid because the majority believes it.
- Argumentum Ad Ignorantiam: Using lack of knowledge as a basis for an argument.
- Fallacy of Composition: What is true for parts may not be true for the whole.
- Fallacy of Division: What is true for the whole may not be true for parts.
- Fallacy of Complex Question: Framing a question with multiple issues, leading to confusion.
Bibliographical Entries
- For works with three to seven authors, list all authors, using ampersand before the last.
- Cite details: Last name, initial, publication year, title (italicized), publication city, and publisher.
- Example format:
- "Author, A., Author, B., & Author, C. (year). Title. Publisher."
Working vs. Annotated Bibliography
- Working Bibliography: List of references used or intended for a paper.
- Annotated Bibliography: Includes summaries of references with critical analyses.
Critique Papers
- Constructive feedback on an expert's work based on critical evaluation.
- Focus on strengths, weaknesses, and suggestions for improvement.
Art Criticism Format
- Description: Clear, sensory details about the work of art.
- Analysis: Thorough examination of distinguishing elements.
- Interpretation: Personal perspective and subjective views on the artwork.
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This quiz covers the fundamentals of the reading process in English for academic purposes. It discusses the recognition of printed language and how readers assign meaning based on their background knowledge. Understanding these concepts is essential for effective reading and comprehension in an academic setting.
