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Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to start an introduction according to the text?

  • Quote an expert without introducing them first
  • Give some background information necessary for understanding the report
  • Mention a common misperception that your thesis will argue against
  • Provide a dictionary definition of a common word (correct)

    • What is the purpose of the middle part of an introduction, according to the text?

  • To grab the reader's attention
  • To provide a broad context about the topic
  • To introduce the sources and main context of the issue (correct)
  • To present the thesis statement

    • What analogy does the text use to describe the structure of an introduction?

  • A circle
  • A square
  • A pyramid
  • An inverted triangle (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of logical flow in writing?

    <p>Using redundancies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of synthesis in writing?

    <p>To combine different sources into a whole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the given-new contract in writing?

    <p>A contract between ideas in a paper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of avoiding redundancies in writing?

    <p>To make sentences easier to understand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a reason for using quotations in academic papers?

    <p>To add credibility to your argument</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, how many direct quotations per page are recommended in an academic essay?

    <p>1-2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to APA style, when should the year of publication be featured in the text?

    <p>After any named source</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using signal phrases when introducing a quotation?

    <p>To provide context for the quotation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good conclusion?

    <p>Summarizes the main points of the essay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a body paragraph?

    <p>To introduce the topic of the paragraph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be included in the conclusion of a report dealing with a problem?

    <p>A recommendation for a specific course of action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a concluding sentence in a body paragraph?

    <p>To provide a smooth transition into the next paragraph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a wordy phrase that can be made more concise?

    <p>In a situation in which a class is overenrolled, you may request that the instructor force-add you.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a reason to avoid using passive voice?

    <p>Passive voice is grammatically incorrect.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of transitional devices in writing?

    <p>To connect sentences and paragraphs together.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what should be included at the end of each paragraph for better flow?

    <p>Transitional devices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to start an introduction according to the text?

    <p>Provide a dictionary definition of a key term</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What analogy does the text use to describe the structure of an introduction?

    <p>A triangle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what should be included at the end of each paragraph for better flow?

    <p>A concluding sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, which of the following is a characteristic of passive voice?

    <p>It is usually wordy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using transitional devices in writing?

    <p>To connect sentences and paragraphs together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the recommended number of sentences to put at the end of each paragraph for better flow?

    <p>1-2 sentences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of avoiding redundancies in writing?

    <p>To make the writing more concise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a reason to use quotations in academic papers?

    <p>To avoid using your own words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to APA style, when should the year of publication be featured in the text?

    <p>Immediately after the author's name</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of paraphrasing a source in your own words?

    <p>To avoid plagiarism and demonstrate understanding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended number of direct quotations per page in an academic essay?

    <p>1-2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a well-written paragraph?

    <p>Redundancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the given-new contract in writing?

    <p>To establish a sense of cohesion in a paper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to improve the flow of sentences within a paragraph?

    <p>Breaking down a concept/idea into its important parts/point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of avoiding wordiness in writing?

    <p>To improve clarity and flow of ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an effective conclusion?

    <p>Summarizes the main points of the essay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When writing body paragraphs, it is important to avoid:

    <p>Using quotes that are not discussed in much length</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a body paragraph?

    <p>To introduce the main idea of the paragraph and relate it back to the thesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using 'topic sentences' in an essay?

    <p>To give the essay a nice flow and show that it has been well organized</p> Signup and view all the answers

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