Reading and Writing Skills for Academic and Professional Purposes
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Which of the following best describes non-academic texts?

  • Exclusively produced by experts in the field
  • Written for the mass public, informal, and may contain slang (correct)
  • Supported by evidence and includes a reference list
  • Formal and academic in nature

    • What distinguishes academic texts from non-academic texts?

  • They are always shorter in length
  • They use slang and informal language
  • They are only written by professional writers
  • They include evidence and a reference list (correct)

    • Which type of writing is characterized by topics designated with just a word or a phrase?

  • Formal writing
  • Non-academic writing
  • Informal writing
  • Academic writing (correct)

    • How do factors like role and purpose contribute to academic writing?

    <p>They influence the stylistic and other writing choices made</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of academic texts such as theses and dissertations?

    <p>They have word counts ranging from 10,000 to 80,000 words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the major factors that shape learners' academic reading and writing skills?

    <p>Topic, role, purpose, and audience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about academic texts?

    <p>They contain valid and reliable information with references.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes academic texts from non-academic texts?

    <p>Use of formal language and specialized jargon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who typically writes academic articles or texts?

    <p>Professionals in specific fields</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of the language used in academic texts?

    <p>Formal and containing field-specific jargon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of content supports academic texts?

    <p>Studies and concrete evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

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