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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)

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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?

It combines information and concepts on a certain topic Signup and view all the answers

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

Paraphrase Signup and view all the answers

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

To express specific concepts in a scholarly manner Signup and view all the answers

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

Scholars, teachers, and subject matter experts Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes summary from other kinds of academic writing?

It is a brief, complete, and objective restatement of the central idea Signup and view all the answers

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

Analysis Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes argumentative writing in academic writing?

Aiming to persuade the readers about the writer's stand on the issue Signup and view all the answers