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?

<p>Implications of the results after careful consideration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of paraphrasing in academic writing?

<p>Explaining concepts in simpler terms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of language is typically used in academic writing?

<p>Complex and formal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Methods and Materials (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of phrases are more common in academic writing?

<p>Noun-based phrases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the emphasis in academic writing regarding information presentation?

<p>Objective information (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should academic writing be explicit about?

<p>Relationships in the text (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is a key responsibility of academic writers?

<p>Providing evidence for their claims (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To introduce the main idea (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Including unrelated information (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What does a book review typically offer?

<p>An evaluation of recently written works (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<p>Science, Engineering, and Technology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of subjects fall under Health and Life Sciences?

<p>Physiotherapy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Social Sciences (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Arts and Humanities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Health and Life Sciences (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of summarizing?

<p>Deepening understanding of the text (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT recommended in a summary?

<p>Including personal information (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the purpose of outlining before writing an essay?

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

What are the types of summaries mentioned in the text?

<p>One sentence summary, Global summary, Selective summary (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be ensured when creating a summary?

<p>Acknowledging other people's work (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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