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Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of academic writing?
Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of academic writing?
- To entertain readers with creative storytelling.
- To provide general information to the public on various topics.
- To express personal opinions and emotions.
- To contribute to scholarly conversations and advance knowledge. (correct)
Academic writing typically avoids referencing other scholarly works to maintain originality.
Academic writing typically avoids referencing other scholarly works to maintain originality.
False (B)
What is meant by "intertextuality" in the context of academic writing?
What is meant by "intertextuality" in the context of academic writing?
Engagement with existing scholarly conversations through meticulous citing or referencing of other academic work.
Academic writing adheres to the standards of a particular academic subject or _________.
Academic writing adheres to the standards of a particular academic subject or _________.
Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of academic writing?
Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of academic writing?
The style and organization of academic writing are uniform across all disciplines.
The style and organization of academic writing are uniform across all disciplines.
Name two common genres of academic writing.
Name two common genres of academic writing.
A key feature of academic writing is a commitment to intellectual _________.
A key feature of academic writing is a commitment to intellectual _________.
Which of the following is an example of a genre of academic writing?
Which of the following is an example of a genre of academic writing?
Academic writing is primarily intended for a general audience rather than specialists in a field.
Academic writing is primarily intended for a general audience rather than specialists in a field.
What is the role of referencing in academic writing?
What is the role of referencing in academic writing?
Academic writing emphasizes the rigorous application of _________ methodologies.
Academic writing emphasizes the rigorous application of _________ methodologies.
What is the significance of citing other academic work in scholarly writing?
What is the significance of citing other academic work in scholarly writing?
Academic writing is limited to the natural sciences and excludes the social sciences and humanities.
Academic writing is limited to the natural sciences and excludes the social sciences and humanities.
Besides advancing knowledge, what other commitment is central to academic writing?
Besides advancing knowledge, what other commitment is central to academic writing?
Monographs in academic writing often involve the analysis of _________ or the proposal of new theories.
Monographs in academic writing often involve the analysis of _________ or the proposal of new theories.
Match the following types of academic writing with their descriptions:
Match the following types of academic writing with their descriptions:
If a student is working on a research paper that involves citing several different sources, which aspect of academic writing is she engaging in?
If a student is working on a research paper that involves citing several different sources, which aspect of academic writing is she engaging in?
Academic writing always maintains an informal tone and is adaptable to unconventional methods.
Academic writing always maintains an informal tone and is adaptable to unconventional methods.
Academic writing is produced as part of academic work in accordance with the standards of a particular academic subject or _________.
Academic writing is produced as part of academic work in accordance with the standards of a particular academic subject or _________.
Flashcards
Academic Writing
Academic Writing
Nonfiction writing produced for academic work, adhering to standards of a specific discipline.
Empirical Reports
Empirical Reports
Reports on fieldwork or research in natural or social sciences.
Monographs
Monographs
Scholarly books analyzing culture, proposing theories, or developing interpretations.
Intertextuality
Intertextuality
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Common Features of Academic Writing
Common Features of Academic Writing
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Study Notes
- Academic writing encompasses nonfiction works produced for academic purposes. It adheres to the standards of a specific academic subject or discipline.
- Examples of academic writing:
- Reports on empirical fieldwork
- Research in facilities for the natural sciences or social sciences
- Monographs analyzing culture
- Proposals of new theories
- Development of interpretations from archives
- Undergraduate versions of the above
Key Aspects
- Academic writing typically uses a formal tone and follows specific conventions.
- Intertextuality is central, involving engagement with existing scholarly conversations through meticulous citation.
- Style, content, and organization can vary based on genre and publication method.
- Common features include:
- Commitment to intellectual integrity
- Advancement of knowledge
- Rigorous application of disciplinary methodologies
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