Types of Academic Writing Quiz

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What is the main purpose of argumentative writing in academic writing?

To persuade the readers about the writer's stance on an issue

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

Expository writing

In academic writing, what does analysis primarily involve?

Thoroughly explaining the elements and features of a certain text

What distinguishes synthesis from other kinds of academic writing?

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

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

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

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