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

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What distinguishes academic writing from conventional writing?

It is emotional and subjective

It is factual with properly cited sources (correct)

It is informal and has a casual tone

It is biased in nature

Which type of writing requires reorganizing facts into categories or groups?

Analytical writing (correct)

Persuasive writing

Critical writing

Descriptive writing

In persuasive writing, what is required to support each claim made?

Informal language

Anecdotal evidence

Personal opinions

References to research findings or published sources (correct)

Which type of writing is common in research, postgraduate, and advanced undergraduate work?

Critical writing Signup and view all the answers

What are common instructions for a descriptive assignment?

'Identify', 'report', 'record', 'summarise', 'define' Signup and view all the answers

What are some key instructions for critical writing?

Critique, debate, evaluate Signup and view all the answers

What is the structure of a Scientific Paper Abstract?

Abstract, Background, Methods, Findings Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an Extended Abstract?

To contain proofs of key theorems Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of a Research Brief?

To provide a non-technical summary for decision-makers Signup and view all the answers

What does IMRaD stand for in the structure of Scientific Communication?

Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion & recommendations Signup and view all the answers