Introduction to Academic Writing: Dr. Ewurama D.A. Owusu

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Questions and Answers

What distinguishes academic writing from conventional writing?

  • Emotional language
  • Formal tone (correct)
  • Informal tone
  • Biased nature

Which type of writing requires re-organizing facts and information into categories or relationships?

  • Critical
  • Analytical (correct)
  • Descriptive
  • Persuasive

What is a common instruction for a descriptive writing assignment?

  • Summarize (correct)
  • Argue
  • Evaluate
  • Discuss

Which type of writing requires each claim to be supported by evidence?

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In academic writing, what type of assignment might include instructions like 'compare' and 'contrast'?

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What is a distinguishing feature of critical writing?

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What are some instructions for critical writing mentioned in the text?

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Which academic writing form is typically submitted as a requirement for the award of a PhD, Master's, or a Bachelor's degree?

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What is the primary focus of an Extended Abstract according to the text?

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Which structure is typically followed in a Scientific Oral Presentation?

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What is the main purpose of a Research Brief as described in the text?

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Which type of academic writing serves as a summarized version of a full research paper, usually around 250 - 300 words?

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Flashcards

Formal tone

A style of writing characterized by an impersonal and formal approach.

Analytical writing

Writing that involves re-organizing facts into categories or relationships.

Descriptive writing instructions

Common directions involve summarizing information.

Persuasive writing

Writing that requires supporting each claim with evidence.

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Analytical writing tasks

Assignments that often ask you to compare and contrast information.

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Critical writing feature

Involves supporting arguments with research findings.

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Instructions for critical writing

Common verbs include analyze, assess, interpret, and evaluate.

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Dissertations

Comprehensive documents submitted for academic degrees like PhD or Master's.

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Extended Abstract

Focuses on proofs of key theorems in a summarized form.

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Scientific Oral Presentation structure

Typically follows Introduction, Methodology, Results, and Discussion.

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Research Brief purpose

Presents a non-technical summary for decision-makers.

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Abstract: Scientific paper

A summarized version of full research, typically 250-300 words.

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