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Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to start an introduction?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to start an introduction?
- Provide a dictionary definition of a common word (correct)
- Quote an expert
- Mention a common misperception
- Use a startling statistic
What is the purpose of the tip of the inverted triangle in an introduction?
What is the purpose of the tip of the inverted triangle in an introduction?
- To state the thesis statement (correct)
- To introduce the sources and main context of the issue
- To grab the reader's attention
- To provide background information
In an introduction, what can be used to exemplify the reason for choosing the topic?
In an introduction, what can be used to exemplify the reason for choosing the topic?
- A common real-world scenario
- A background information
- A common misperception
- A brief narrative or anecdote (correct)
Which of the following is an example of a wordy phrase that can be made more concise?
Which of the following is an example of a wordy phrase that can be made more concise?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using passive voice in writing?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using passive voice in writing?
What is the purpose of transitional devices in writing?
What is the purpose of transitional devices in writing?
Which of the following is an example of a transitional device?
Which of the following is an example of a transitional device?
Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of logical flow in writing?
Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of logical flow in writing?
What is the purpose of synthesis in writing?
What is the purpose of synthesis in writing?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of wordiness in writing?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of wordiness in writing?
What is the purpose of the given-new contract in writing?
What is the purpose of the given-new contract in writing?
According to the text, what is the purpose of introducing a quotation with a signal phrase?
According to the text, what is the purpose of introducing a quotation with a signal phrase?
According to the text, why should you avoid using too many quotations in an academic essay?
According to the text, why should you avoid using too many quotations in an academic essay?
According to the text, what is the preferred placement of citations in a paragraph?
According to the text, what is the preferred placement of citations in a paragraph?
According to the text, what is the basic idea behind using APA citation style in social sciences?
According to the text, what is the basic idea behind using APA citation style in social sciences?
Which one of these is NOT a characteristic of a good conclusion?
Which one of these is NOT a characteristic of a good conclusion?
What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a body paragraph?
What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a body paragraph?
What should be included in an effective body paragraph?
What should be included in an effective body paragraph?
What should be avoided when writing body paragraphs?
What should be avoided when writing body paragraphs?
