Purposive Communication Week 16: Writing for Academic Purposes

What is one of the key characteristics of the overall structure of academic writing?

Cohesive and logically organized flow of ideas

Why is it important to use appropriate language in academic writing according to the text?

To damage the credibility and alienate the audience

What does successful academic writing focus on according to the text?

Levels of formality and conciseness

What is the primary purpose of academic writing according to the text?

To convey agreed meaning about complex ideas for scholarly experts Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using transition or linking words in academic writing?

To create a cohesive and logically organized flow of ideas Signup and view all the answers

What is the overall tone of academic writing?

Objective Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for citing sources throughout an academic paper?

Properly citing sources throughout the paper Signup and view all the answers

Which type of language should be avoided in general academic writing?

Slang and idiomatic expressions Signup and view all the answers

Why is writing from the third-person point of view important in academic research writing?

It makes the paper sound more assertive and professional Signup and view all the answers

What should be limited to introducing, announcing, or expressing time in academic writing?

Colons Signup and view all the answers

What should scholars rely on to establish the narrative tone of their work?

Precise words and language Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following should writers use to effectively convey an idea or a standpoint?

Concrete and specific words Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided when using academic diction?

Meaningless words and platitudes Signup and view all the answers

What should be limited to connecting prefixes to words or compound words in academic writing?

Hyphens Signup and view all the answers

When should writers use personal pronouns carefully in academic writing?

Only in reflection or reaction papers Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important aspect of academic writing?

Citing sources in the body of the paper and providing a list of references Signup and view all the answers