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What does the term 'academic' refer to in the text?
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?
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?
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?
What are some common types of academic texts mentioned in the text?
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Which section is typically included in Thesis and Dissertations according to the text?
Which section is typically included in Thesis and Dissertations according to the text?
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Why is it important for students to judge the strength and validity of an author's arguments?
Why is it important for students to judge the strength and validity of an author's arguments?
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What is typically included in a research article?
What is typically included in a research article?
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Which part of a case study provides information about the focus, location, and time frame?
Which part of a case study provides information about the focus, location, and time frame?
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What is the main purpose of reports?
What is the main purpose of reports?
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In which type of text would you most likely find an appendix?
In which type of text would you most likely find an appendix?
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What is a common feature of case studies?
What is a common feature of case studies?
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