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Which of the following statements about academic writing is true?
Which of the following statements about academic writing is true?
- It is the same as creative writing and personal writing.
- It allows the use of slang, abbreviations, and incomplete sentences.
- It is better than other forms of writing in other languages.
- It is formal and requires the use of complete sentences. (correct)
What is the primary difference between academic writing in English and academic writing in one's native language?
What is the primary difference between academic writing in English and academic writing in one's native language?
- The words, grammar, and organization of ideas are all different. (correct)
- The words and grammar are the same, but the tone is different.
- There is no difference; academic writing is the same in all languages.
- The words and grammar are the same, but the organization of ideas is different.
How might the English way of academic writing seem to non-native speakers?
How might the English way of academic writing seem to non-native speakers?
- Clumsy, repetitive, and impolite. (correct)
- Concise and direct.
- Sophisticated and eloquent.
- Clear and easy to understand.
What is the purpose of this text?
What is the purpose of this text?
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Which of the following statements is false according to the text?
Which of the following statements is false according to the text?
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What does the text suggest about the use of contractions in academic writing?
What does the text suggest about the use of contractions in academic writing?
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What will be the focus of the book?
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Study Notes
Academic Writing Characteristics
- Academic writing is used in high school and college classes and is distinct from creative and personal writing.
- It is formal, therefore, slang, abbreviations, and incomplete sentences are avoided.
- Complete sentences are used, and they are organized in a specific way.
Differences in Academic Writing Across Languages
- Academic writing in English may differ from that in the native language in terms of words, grammar, and organization of ideas.
- The English way of writing may seem different, but it is not better or worse, just different from what one is used to.
Importance of this Book
- This book aims to help learners understand and practice the format, sentence structure, and organization suitable for academic writing.
- It begins by studying the paragraph structure, which is a fundamental component of academic writing.
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