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Which academic genre is primarily focused on presenting data in a brief format using tables, bullet points, and graphs?
Which academic genre is primarily focused on presenting data in a brief format using tables, bullet points, and graphs?
An academic essay is always objective and never provides opinion content.
An academic essay is always objective and never provides opinion content.
False
What is the primary purpose of a Policy Paper?
What is the primary purpose of a Policy Paper?
To suggest implementation of a certain approach or provide an alternative to a certain policy.
A ______ assesses a text from a subjective point of view and includes the author's opinion.
A ______ assesses a text from a subjective point of view and includes the author's opinion.
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Match the following academic genres with their characteristics:
Match the following academic genres with their characteristics:
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Which genre is characterized by developing a line of argument addressing a specific issue?
Which genre is characterized by developing a line of argument addressing a specific issue?
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A literature review is considered a normative academic genre.
A literature review is considered a normative academic genre.
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What are the main sections of a Position Paper?
What are the main sections of a Position Paper?
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What is the primary purpose of a research paper?
What is the primary purpose of a research paper?
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A poster presentation must include extensive details about the research process.
A poster presentation must include extensive details about the research process.
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Name one key point that must be considered when writing a research paper.
Name one key point that must be considered when writing a research paper.
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In a SWOT analysis, the 'S' stands for ______.
In a SWOT analysis, the 'S' stands for ______.
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Match the following research components with their descriptions:
Match the following research components with their descriptions:
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Which of the following is NOT a recommended approach to finding a research topic?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended approach to finding a research topic?
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It is important to guide readers transparently through research in a research paper.
It is important to guide readers transparently through research in a research paper.
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What are two components examined in a SWOT analysis?
What are two components examined in a SWOT analysis?
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What is a consequence of not conducting a literature review?
What is a consequence of not conducting a literature review?
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A literature review should be exhaustive in covering all published sources on a topic.
A literature review should be exhaustive in covering all published sources on a topic.
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What resource is recommended to start a literature review?
What resource is recommended to start a literature review?
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An abstract should be maximum ___________ words.
An abstract should be maximum ___________ words.
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Match the type of paper to its characteristics:
Match the type of paper to its characteristics:
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What is a common trait of a résumé/summary?
What is a common trait of a résumé/summary?
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Annotations include results and main arguments from a work.
Annotations include results and main arguments from a work.
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Name one recommended journal for finding recent texts when conducting a literature review.
Name one recommended journal for finding recent texts when conducting a literature review.
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What is the primary purpose of keywords in academic writing?
What is the primary purpose of keywords in academic writing?
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The purpose of the methodology section is to ensure replicability and transparency.
The purpose of the methodology section is to ensure replicability and transparency.
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What is one important characteristic of keywords?
What is one important characteristic of keywords?
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The __________ review is crucial for identifying what has been done and what is missing in research.
The __________ review is crucial for identifying what has been done and what is missing in research.
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Match the writing sections with their purposes:
Match the writing sections with their purposes:
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What should be avoided in the practical aspects of writing?
What should be avoided in the practical aspects of writing?
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An adequate methodology section should discuss the limits of the research.
An adequate methodology section should discuss the limits of the research.
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Name one component of persuasion in argumentation.
Name one component of persuasion in argumentation.
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What is plagiarism?
What is plagiarism?
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Common knowledge does not require citation.
Common knowledge does not require citation.
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What are the two main methods for incorporating sources into academic work?
What are the two main methods for incorporating sources into academic work?
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Plagiarism can include __________ sections without references.
Plagiarism can include __________ sections without references.
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Which of the following is NOT a tip for effective paraphrasing?
Which of the following is NOT a tip for effective paraphrasing?
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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What should be considered when selecting a research topic?
What should be considered when selecting a research topic?
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Analytical skills only involve describing facts.
Analytical skills only involve describing facts.
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What is a key component of an argument?
What is a key component of an argument?
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An assumption is a disputed proposition that forms the basis of an argument.
An assumption is a disputed proposition that forms the basis of an argument.
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What should be evaluated to determine if an argument is convincing?
What should be evaluated to determine if an argument is convincing?
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To assess political implications, consider who __________ or loses from accepting an argument.
To assess political implications, consider who __________ or loses from accepting an argument.
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What kind of evidence would best support claims regarding the justification of torture?
What kind of evidence would best support claims regarding the justification of torture?
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Match the presentation context with its description:
Match the presentation context with its description:
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Understanding the audience is an essential aspect for any presentation.
Understanding the audience is an essential aspect for any presentation.
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What should be kept in mind regarding assessment criteria during a presentation?
What should be kept in mind regarding assessment criteria during a presentation?
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Study Notes
Academic Genres
- Academic genres include essays, reviews, position papers, policy papers, and fact sheets.
- Genres are defined by their level of subjectivity and normativity.
- Consider the purpose of the genre when writing.
Literature Genres in Social Sciences
- Non-normative genres include subjective genres like book reviews, essays, and position papers and objective genres like fact sheets and literature reviews.
Essay
- Develops an argument about a specific issue.
- Typically 2-3 pages in length.
- Is subjective - expressing an opinion.
- Includes introduction, argumentation and conclusion.
Book Review
- Assesses a text subjectively.
- Includes introduction, summary of content, author's opinion, and conclusion.
Review (Academic Peer Review)
- A special type of review focused on text features.
- Includes normative judgments and recommendations.
Policy Paper
- Normative and subjective.
- Suggests an approach or alternative policy.
- Includes introduction, situation overview, suggested options, evaluation, recommendations, implementation plan, and conclusion.
Position Paper
- Presents a subjective viewpoint on an issue.
- Includes introduction, review of situation, presentation of author's position, and conclusion.
Fact Sheet
- Non-normative and objective.
- Presents data using tables, bullet points, or graphs.
- Self-contained and easy to digest.
Policy Brief
- Combines fact sheet and policy paper elements.
- Briefly informs and provides information for adopting a position.
Ethics in Academic Writing
- Emphasizes the importance of adding original value to work.
- Plagiarism is defined as submitting someone else's work without citation.
- Examples of plagiarism include unintentional plagiarism, inconsistent referencing, and large sections without references.
- Plagiarism also includes using tables, graphs, or diagrams from other scholars without proper citation.
Direct Citations
- Used when exact wording of a source is needed (for emphasis or clarity).
Paraphrasing
- Restating a source's ideas in your own words.
- Tips include setting aside the original source while paraphrasing.
- Use quotation marks and citations if quoting the author's words.
Common Knowledge
- Widely known facts do not require citations.
- Citation of the source is possible.
Research Paper
- Presents research findings and process.
- Must be reproducible (reliable).
- Is coherent, structured, concise, and easy to follow.
- Common structure includes introduction, description, purpose statement, literature review, theoretical foundations, objectives, methodology, results and interpretation/discussion.
Poster
- A concise way to present research in conferences.
- Similar to a fact sheet (with use of tables, graphs, and images).
- Self-contained and easy to digest.
SWOT Analysis
- A structured method for examining issues.
Literature Review
- Purpose: Evaluate and synthesize existing literature.
- Summarizes literature in an organized and critical manner.
- Importance: Shows the starting point for new ideas and avoids repetition of existing knowledge.
- A literature review can be the entire thesis or part of any academic work.
Critical Reading
- Evaluating the strength of arguments.
- Key factors to consider include the source of the argument(i.e. author), the audience, and the underlying assumptions.
- Evaluate the evidence supporting the conclusion.
- Determine if the evidence is persuasive and supportive of the arguments.
Research Topic Selection
- Selecting a research topic relevant to political science.
- Evaluating whether the topic can be developed into a thorough thesis project.
- Important considerations include defining the problem, researching existing topics, and considering the scope, timeframe, and methodology.
Argumentation Model
- Claim: A main statement or assertion.
- Explanation: Reasoning behind the claim.
- Evidence: Supporting data and information.
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This quiz explores the various academic genres such as essays, reviews, and policy papers. It highlights the differences between normative and non-normative genres, emphasizing their purposes and structures. Test your knowledge about the characteristics and writing styles of each genre.
