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What type of organization pattern is commonly found in social science texts?
What type of organization pattern is commonly found in social science texts?
- Problem-solution
- Comparison and contrast (correct)
- Cause-effect
- Sequence
Which of the following is a term commonly associated with Economics?
Which of the following is a term commonly associated with Economics?
- Symbol
- Market (correct)
- Gothic
- Mood
What is a distinctive feature of language in mathematics texts?
What is a distinctive feature of language in mathematics texts?
- Dominant use of figures of speech
- Use of connotative language
- Use of symbols (correct)
- Descriptive language
Which type of text often emphasizes both creativity and content equally?
Which type of text often emphasizes both creativity and content equally?
What are some common terms in Political Science?
What are some common terms in Political Science?
Which discipline is more likely to include graphic data in its readings?
Which discipline is more likely to include graphic data in its readings?
What is the main purpose of summarizing a text?
What is the main purpose of summarizing a text?
Why should a summary not include unessential information?
Why should a summary not include unessential information?
What distinguishes academic language from everyday spoken English?
What distinguishes academic language from everyday spoken English?
What is the role of academic vocabulary in different disciplines?
What is the role of academic vocabulary in different disciplines?
Why should a summary not contain personal criticisms?
Why should a summary not contain personal criticisms?
What should students do to ensure the quality of their academic writing?
What should students do to ensure the quality of their academic writing?
What do 'x', 'y', and 'z' often stand for in mathematics?
What do 'x', 'y', and 'z' often stand for in mathematics?
Which of the following is common in natural science texts like physics and biology?
Which of the following is common in natural science texts like physics and biology?
What do prefixes like 'uni', 'semi', and 'multi' help understand in science texts?
What do prefixes like 'uni', 'semi', and 'multi' help understand in science texts?
What does the equal sign '=' typically function as in the language of math?
What does the equal sign '=' typically function as in the language of math?
Which of the following is characteristic of science texts?
Which of the following is characteristic of science texts?
What does text structure refer to in a passage?
What does text structure refer to in a passage?
