Scholarly and Academic Writing Overview

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Which component of an academic paper provides an overview and is crucial for understanding the paper's purpose?

Discussion

Methodology

Literature Review

Abstract (correct)

What is the primary function of the Literature Review section in an academic paper?

To summarize previous research and identify gaps (correct)

To provide detailed methods and procedures

To present the researcher's opinions on the topic

To conclude the findings of the research

In academic writing, which point of view is primarily used?

First and second person interchangeably

Third person (correct)

First person

Second person

What does the Methodology section of an academic paper include?

The methods used, questions, and objectives Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is crucial when writing an abstract for an academic paper?

The first sentence should be indicative and can start general Signup and view all the answers

Where should the page number be placed in Chicago/Turabian style?

In the bottom centre or top left Signup and view all the answers

How should references be organized at the end of a document?

Alphabetically or by citation style requirements Signup and view all the answers

What specific details should L.R's references include at the end?

The author's name, journal title, and year of publication Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of in-text citations in academic writing?

To match each in-text citation to a full reference in the references section Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in the separate section for L.R's references?

Details like author's name, journal, year, and page numbers Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the introduction in paragraph writing?

To include background information and a topic sentence. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the analytical writing style?

Evaluating and critiquing based on evidence. Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a feature of APA style formatting?

A requirement for footnotes with author names. Signup and view all the answers

Which writing style is primarily used for summarizing content and presenting facts?

Descriptive Signup and view all the answers

What distinctive feature does persuasive writing include compared to analytical writing?

Providing personal opinion and a point of view. Signup and view all the answers

In MLA format, how should in-text citations be structured?

(Vincent 105) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of critical writing?

Making logical connections and providing evaluation. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common feature across APA, MLA, and IEEE styles?

Standardizing 1-inch margins across all pages. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of quantitative research?

Testing theory and hypothesis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines mixed research?

A methodology that combines qualitative and quantitative methods Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes qualitative research compared to quantitative research?

It is more subjective and holistic in nature Signup and view all the answers

What does triangulation contribute to research?

It enhances validity by using multiple methods and data sources Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes grounded theory?

Analysis and theory development happen after data collection Signup and view all the answers

What does ontology study?

The reality of existence and being Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a comprehensive literature review in research?

To summarize and analyze prior research Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes the research design in a study?

A detailed outline of methods and techniques used Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Lecture 1 (21-08-24)

Scholarly writing: Focuses on evidence-based arguments, uses the third person, and adheres to academic standards.
Academic writing: A genre of writing research papers in academic contexts; has specific audience, conventions, and style, and relies on concrete, verifiable evidence rather than opinion.
Abstract: A crucial introduction to a paper; is a summary of the paper, uses third person, and is indicative.
Abstract Length: Recommended length is 200-300 words.

Lecture 2 (04 September 2024)

Academic Paper Structure: Includes an abstract, introduction, literature review, methodology, discussion, limitations, conclusion, and findings.
Literature Review: A review of existing work on a topic; provides context, identifies patterns and methods employed by others, and highlights existing gaps.
Methodology: Section outlining the methods used in a study; important for demonstrating rigor and validity, and for the review of study limitations.

Lecture 3 (13 September 2024)

Paragraph Writing: A structured approach to writing, with an introduction (topic sentence and background), supporting sentences (explanations and examples) and a conclusion (summarizing connections).

Lecture 4 (20 September 2024)

Descriptive Writing: Simplest type, focuses on providing facts, identifying, reporting, summarizing, and defining. (Example: Summary of an article)
Persuasive Writing: Builds on analytical writing, adding your viewpoint, arguments, evaluations, and positions.
Analytical Writing: Involves presenting a detailed analysis, answering "why" and "how", providing reasoned arguments, and critically evaluating information.
Critical Writing: Makes logical connections between ideas, presents your perspective based on evidence, critiques, disagrees, and evaluates.

Lecture 5 (08 November 2024)

References: A list of all sources used in writing a paper; placed at the end of the document, includes all reviewed papers, organized alphabetically.
Literature Review References: A section containing references used in a literature review and should be included at the document's end.
In-Text Citations: Citations within the body of the paper.

Approaches and Research

Quantitative research: Based on numbers and figures, expressed through tables, statistics, and objective analyses; focuses on testing theories and hypotheses.
Qualitative research: Focuses on ideas and theories, expressed in words, often subjective, and involves methods like categorizing, summarizing, interpreting; involves observing detailed patterns, nuances, and subjects.
Mixed research: Combines quantitative and qualitative methods to gain deeper insight, involves collecting, analyzing, and integrating both types of data.
Triangulation: Using multiple methods and data sources in a study to enhance its validity.

Grounded Theory

Grounded Theory: A systematic methodology in qualitative research where theories are developed based on actual data collected. Theories emerge from the data analysis, not prior to it.
Ontology: The science behind the study of being and the nature of reality.
Epistemology: The study of knowledge and the sources from which it is derived.

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This quiz covers the foundational principles of scholarly and academic writing, including key components such as the abstract, literature review, and methodology. Students will learn about the structure of academic papers and the importance of evidence-based arguments. Perfect for those studying academic writing standards.