Types of Academic Writing Quiz
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What is the main purpose of argumentative writing in academic writing?

  • To combine information and concepts in a written discussion
  • To persuade the readers about the writer's stance on an issue (correct)
  • To explain a phenomenon in great detail
  • To provide a brief summary of a concept

Which type of academic writing involves explaining a phenomenon by presenting an in-depth discussion?

  • Expository writing (correct)
  • Paraphrase
  • Synthesis
  • Summary

In academic writing, what does analysis primarily involve?

  • Thoroughly explaining the elements and features of a certain text (correct)
  • Presenting a brief summary of the central idea
  • Combining information and concepts for a written discussion
  • Restating the information using the author's own words

What distinguishes synthesis from other kinds of academic writing?

<p>It combines information and concepts on a certain topic (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of academic writing involves a full restatement using the author's own words?

<p>Paraphrase (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of expository writing in academic writing?

<p>To express specific concepts in a scholarly manner (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which audience is typically targeted in academic writing that involves synthesis?

<p>Scholars, teachers, and subject matter experts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes summary from other kinds of academic writing?

<p>It is a brief, complete, and objective restatement of the central idea (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of academic writing involves a thorough explanation of the elements and features of a certain text?

<p>Analysis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes argumentative writing in academic writing?

<p>Aiming to persuade the readers about the writer's stand on the issue (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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