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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Which of the following best describes the analytical writing style?

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What is NOT a feature of APA style formatting?

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

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

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

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What is a key characteristic of critical writing?

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

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What is the primary focus of quantitative research?

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Which of the following best defines mixed research?

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What characterizes qualitative research compared to quantitative research?

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What does triangulation contribute to research?

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Which statement best describes grounded theory?

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What does ontology study?

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

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What constitutes the research design in a study?

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Flashcards

Academic Writing

A genre of writing used in academic contexts, focused on evidence-based arguments and formal tone, adhering to specific standards and conventions.

Abstract

A concise overview of a paper, providing a summary of the research, methods, and findings.

Literature Review

A summary and analysis of existing research on a particular topic by other scholars.

Methodology

Detailed description of the procedures, methods, and steps used in a research study.

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Academic Paper Structure

A typical order of sections in an academic paper including abstract, introduction, literature review, methodology, discussion, limitations, and conclusion.

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Paragraph Structure

Paragraphs have three main components: Introduction, Supporting Sentences, and Conclusion.

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Descriptive Writing

Descriptive writing presents facts and information. It focuses on identifying, reporting, and summarizing.

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Persuasive Writing

Persuasive writing goes further than descriptive. It presents an argument, evaluation, or position while including facts and analysis.

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Analytical Writing

Analytical writing answers the 'why,' 'how,' and 'so what' questions by offering critical evaluation and analysis.

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Critical Writing

Critical writing evaluates evidence to form a perspective or position. It often disagrees or debates.

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APA Style

American Psychological Association style, commonly used in psychology and social sciences.

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MLA Style

Modern Language Association style, used primarily in literature and humanities.

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IEEE Style

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers style, used in engineering and technology.

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Chicago/Turbarian Style

A style guide for academic papers, usually for fine arts and science, with page numbers in specific places and in-text citations similar to MLA style.

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References

A list of all sources cited in a paper, placed at the end, including all sources consulted for the literature review.

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Literature Review References

A separate section listing sources used specifically in a literature review.

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In-text Citations

Citations within the text of the paper that correspond to entries in the references section.

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Reference Section

The final section of an academic paper, containing the full details of all referenced sources.

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Quantitative Research

Research approach focusing on testing theories and hypotheses using mathematical and statistical analysis. Expressed primarily in numbers, it aims for objectivity and predictability.

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Qualitative Research

Research approach focusing on understanding ideas and formulating theories/hypotheses. It uses interpretation to analyze data categorized from interviews, focus groups, etc., seeking holistic understanding.

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Mixed Methods Research

Research that combines quantitative and qualitative approaches to gain a broader perspective by collecting, analyzing, and integrating data from both types of research.

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Triangulation

Using multiple methods or data sources to study the same phenomenon, increasing the validity and reliability of the research by having various perspectives.

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Grounded Theory

A qualitative research method where theories emerge from the data collected. Analysis and theory development happen after data collection.

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Ontology

The study of existence and reality.

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Epistemology

The study of knowledge, including how it is gained and from what sources.

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Research Problem

An area of concern, a condition needing improvement, or a difficulty needing a solution that motivates the research.

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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.

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