IMRaD Model in Academic Writing Quiz

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In which section of an academic text should you interpret your results?

Methods and Materials

Discussion (correct)

Conclusion

Results

What does IMRaD stand for in academic texts in the sciences?

Introduction, Measures, Research, Data, Analysis

Introduction, Methods and Materials, Results, Discussion (correct)

Introduction, Models, Research, Aim, Data

Introduction, Methods, Results, Analysis, Discussion

What is the purpose of the Introduction section in an academic text?

To provide background information and explain the aim of the study (correct)

To discuss the implications of the results

To interpret the data collected

To analyze the results of the study

What should the Conclusion section of an academic text focus on?

Implications of the results after careful consideration (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of paraphrasing in academic writing?

Explaining concepts in simpler terms (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of language is typically used in academic writing?

Complex and formal (A) Signup and view all the answers

Where should a researcher present exactly how the research was conducted?

Methods and Materials (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of phrases are more common in academic writing?

Noun-based phrases (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the emphasis in academic writing regarding information presentation?

Objective information (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should academic writing be explicit about?

Relationships in the text (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of academic writing in terms of precision?

'50 million people' instead of 'a lot of people' (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key responsibility of academic writers?

Providing evidence for their claims (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

To introduce the main idea (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT necessary in a paragraph according to the text?

Including unrelated information (A) Signup and view all the answers

How should a review paper help students according to the text?

By summarizing content from various academic sources (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does a book review typically offer?

An evaluation of recently written works (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does a book review usually include, based on the text?

A summary of key points and strengths/weaknesses (C) Signup and view all the answers

In a book review, what is the purpose of rating personal quality?

To give a personal assessment of the work (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which category of disciplines includes subjects like Music, Architecture, and Literature?

Arts and Humanities (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which discipline category covers subjects like Physics, Geography, and Mathematics?

Science, Engineering, and Technology (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of subjects fall under Health and Life Sciences?

Physiotherapy (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which category includes subjects related to Business, Law, and Education?

Social Sciences (A) Signup and view all the answers

Subjects like Theology and Literature are part of which discipline category?

Arts and Humanities (B) Signup and view all the answers

In which category would you typically find subjects like Agriculture and Zoology?

Health and Life Sciences (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of summarizing?

Deepening understanding of the text (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT recommended in a summary?

Including personal information (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'MIDAS touch' stand for in summarizing?

Main idea, Identify, Discard, Analyze, Simplify (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of outlining before writing an essay?

To create a general plan of the essay (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the types of summaries mentioned in the text?

One sentence summary, Global summary, Selective summary (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should be ensured when creating a summary?

Acknowledging other people's work (C) Signup and view all the answers