Understanding Academic Texts

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What does the term 'academic' refer to in the text?

Sports events

Recreational activities

Entertainment industry jargon

Specialized language of a field (correct)

According to Hermida (2009), what approach do most students take to reading academic texts?

Deep approach

Analytical approach

Critical approach

Surface approach (correct)

What is one benefit of reading academic texts mentioned in the text?

Avoiding questioning the author

Improving critical thinking skills (correct)

Narrowing the scope of knowledge

Decreasing reading comprehension

What are some common types of academic texts mentioned in the text?

Thesis and Dissertations Signup and view all the answers

Which section is typically included in Thesis and Dissertations according to the text?

Background, Literature Review, Research Design Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for students to judge the strength and validity of an author's arguments?

To enhance critical thinking skills Signup and view all the answers

What is typically included in a research article?

Recommendations for future research Signup and view all the answers

Which part of a case study provides information about the focus, location, and time frame?

Context Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of reports?

To describe events and evaluate their importance Signup and view all the answers

In which type of text would you most likely find an appendix?

Research articles Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of case studies?

Description of how something changed over time Signup and view all the answers

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What does the term 'academic' refer to in the text?

According to Hermida (2009), what approach do most students take to reading academic texts?

What is one benefit of reading academic texts mentioned in the text?

What are some common types of academic texts mentioned in the text?

Which section is typically included in Thesis and Dissertations according to the text?

Why is it important for students to judge the strength and validity of an author's arguments?

What is typically included in a research article?

Which part of a case study provides information about the focus, location, and time frame?

What is the main purpose of reports?

In which type of text would you most likely find an appendix?

What is a common feature of case studies?

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