34 Questions
What is one of the techniques mentioned in summarizing?
Omission
What is the main focus when writing a reaction paper in an academic setting?
Critiquing the work's strong and weak points
Which of the following is NOT recommended in summarizing according to the text?
Including detailed examples
What is the purpose of selecting key words and phrases when summarizing?
To highlight main ideas
Which of the following is NOT a tip given for writing a good reaction paper?
Providing a shallow analysis of each point
What is the purpose of sentence substitutions in summarizing?
To combine several sentences into one
What is the purpose of scanning when reading a telephone directory?
To find particular words or phrases quickly
What is the main idea of a thesis statement in an article or essay?
To provide a roadmap for interpreting the significance of the subject matter
What does making inferences involve in reading?
Understanding implicit messages based on the reader's schema
How does detailed reading and note-taking differ from scanning?
Detailed reading focuses on understanding all details while scanning looks for specific information
What does the structure of an academic text aim to achieve?
To gather a number of ideas together to make sense in an organized way
What is the main role of drawing conclusions in reading a text?
To offer insights beyond what is directly written
Which organizational pattern divides a topic into parts based on shared characteristics?
Classification
What transition words are commonly used in the 'process' organizational pattern?
First, second, next
Which organizational pattern describes physical location or position in space?
Spatial order
What does the term IMRAD stand for in academic writing?
Introduction, Methods and Materials, Results, and Discussion
Which organizational pattern discusses how one or more things cause or are related to another?
Cause and effect
What do transition words like 'similarly, like, resembles' indicate in academic writing?
Comparison and contrast
In the 'summary' organizational pattern, what does it indicate?
A condensed review will follow
'Process' as an organizational pattern primarily describes what?
How things are done or work
'Statement and Clarification' as an organizational pattern indicates what?
Additional information will follow
'Comparison and Contrast' organizational pattern discusses what types of concepts?
'Similarities and differences'
What should a writer avoid when writing a reaction paper?
Summarizing the book or article without providing a reaction
What is a key principle in writing a reaction, review, or critique paper?
Presenting ideas convincingly with specific sources to support claims
What should not be included in an APA format reaction paper?
Long quotations from the source material
What should be the alignment of paragraphs in an APA format reaction paper?
Aligned to the left
What is a common mistake to avoid when writing a reaction paper?
Providing many examples without relating them to the main points
What is a key part that should be included in the introduction of a reaction paper?
An objective summary of the work being reacted to
What section of the paper focuses on expressing opinions supported by reliable sources?
Part 2: Your Thoughts, Feelings and Opinion
Which part of the paper requires circling back to reference corresponding parts in the original piece?
Part 2: Your Thoughts, Feelings and Opinion
What part of the paper focuses on evaluation and recommendation of the work?
Part 3: Your Conclusion
Which section should ideally present a clear thesis in a single sentence?
Introduction
In which part of the paper is it unnecessary to introduce any subjective opinions?
Part 1: Summarization
Which part of the paper emphasizes discussing completeness and organization of the work?
Part 3: Your Conclusion
Explore the differences between two reading techniques: scanning, where you quickly search for specific information, and detailed reading, where you carefully analyze the text for deeper understanding. Learn about note-taking strategies, active reading approaches, and methods to check comprehension.
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