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What is a key difference between persuasive writing and critical writing?
What is a key difference between persuasive writing and critical writing?
Critical writing does not require any evidence to support the author's opinion.
Critical writing does not require any evidence to support the author's opinion.
False
What types of assignments are examples of critical writing?
What types of assignments are examples of critical writing?
Critique of a journal article and literature review.
In critical writing, you need to accurately __________ the interpretations, assumptions, or methodology.
In critical writing, you need to accurately __________ the interpretations, assumptions, or methodology.
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Match the following critical writing instructions with their meanings:
Match the following critical writing instructions with their meanings:
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Which type of academic writing is primarily used to provide facts or information?
Which type of academic writing is primarily used to provide facts or information?
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Analytical writing excludes the use of descriptive writing.
Analytical writing excludes the use of descriptive writing.
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What is an example of a command you might find in a descriptive assignment?
What is an example of a command you might find in a descriptive assignment?
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The discussion section of a thesis is primarily __________ to relate findings back to research questions.
The discussion section of a thesis is primarily __________ to relate findings back to research questions.
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In academic writing, which of the following describes a key instruction for analytical assignments?
In academic writing, which of the following describes a key instruction for analytical assignments?
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Name one type of writing that combines descriptive characteristics with a deeper analysis.
Name one type of writing that combines descriptive characteristics with a deeper analysis.
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Match the following writing types with their descriptions:
Match the following writing types with their descriptions:
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A thesis must use only one type of academic writing throughout its sections.
A thesis must use only one type of academic writing throughout its sections.
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of persuasive writing?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of persuasive writing?
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In persuasive writing, it is not necessary to support claims with evidence.
In persuasive writing, it is not necessary to support claims with evidence.
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What is the primary purpose of a persuasive essay?
What is the primary purpose of a persuasive essay?
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To develop a strong argument, it is important to consider different types and sources of ________.
To develop a strong argument, it is important to consider different types and sources of ________.
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Match the writing type with its key characteristic:
Match the writing type with its key characteristic:
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Which of the following instructions is common in a persuasive writing assignment?
Which of the following instructions is common in a persuasive writing assignment?
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Critical writing only presents one point of view.
Critical writing only presents one point of view.
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What are the implications of not providing evidence for claims in persuasive writing?
What are the implications of not providing evidence for claims in persuasive writing?
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In persuasive writing, it is crucial that your text develops a ________ argument.
In persuasive writing, it is crucial that your text develops a ________ argument.
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Study Notes
Types of Academic Writing
- Four main types: descriptive, analytical, persuasive, and critical
- Each type has specific language features and purposes
- Often used in combination in academic texts
- Examples: Literature reviews use critical writing to show gaps in existing research, methods sections are descriptive, results sections are descriptive and analytical, and the discussion section is analytical and persuasive.
Descriptive Writing
- Simplest type
- Aims to provide facts and information
- Examples include summaries of articles or reports of experimental results
- Includes instructions like "identify", "report", "record", "summarize", and "define"
Analytical Writing
- Typically involves descriptive writing but goes further
- Reorganizes facts and information into categories, groups, parts, types or relationships
- Categories or relationships may already exist in the discipline or be created specifically
- Example: comparing two theories by breaking the comparison into parts like how each theory deals with social context, language learning, and practical application
- Includes instructions like "analyze", "compare", "contrast", "relate", and "examine"
- Planning and structuring are crucial (brainstorming, patterns, colour-coding)
Persuasive Writing
- Builds on analytical writing
- Includes writers' own point of view
- Claims require evidence, like references to research findings
- Techniques include arguments, recommendations, interpretation of findings, or evaluations of others' work
- Examples include essays and persuasive elements within research articles (discussion and conclusion)
- Instructions include "argue", "evaluate", "discuss", and "take a position"
- Requires critical thinking about the topic, patterns in data and evidence strength
- Steps for developing a persuasive stance: reading other researchers' views, finding patterns in research/data, listing possible interpretations and their implications, discussing perspective with others
Critical Writing
- Advanced form incorporating persuasive writing with additional points of view
- Requires considering multiple perspectives including a writer's own
- Evaluates arguments, interpretations, or research data
- Examples: critiques of journal articles, or literature reviews.
- Instructions for critical writing include: "critique", "debate","disagree", and "evaluate."
- Key components: accurately summarizing the work; providing a specific point of view; supporting the point of view with evidence; being aware of assumptions and methodology; developing a reasoned argument; and supporting arguments with evidence that is convincing and relevant to the topic.
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Learn about the four main types of academic writing: descriptive, analytical, persuasive, and critical. Each type serves unique purposes and incorporates specific language features. This quiz will help you understand how these types are utilized in academic texts.
