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Which of the following is a characteristic of a formal definition?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a formal definition?
- Includes personal opinions
- Incorporates the term, its category, and quality (correct)
- Focuses only on examples
- Uses casual language
Clarification in writing involves organizing ideas from specific to general.
Clarification in writing involves organizing ideas from specific to general.
False (B)
What should a concisely written conclusion restate?
What should a concisely written conclusion restate?
Thesis and major arguments
The method of explanation that uses signal words such as 'namely' and 'for instance' is known as _____.
The method of explanation that uses signal words such as 'namely' and 'for instance' is known as _____.
Match the following components of a project proposal with their descriptions:
Match the following components of a project proposal with their descriptions:
What is NOT a signal word used for clarification?
What is NOT a signal word used for clarification?
In a thesis statement, it is essential to include the major arguments of your paper.
In a thesis statement, it is essential to include the major arguments of your paper.
What should be stated to illustrate the project's significance?
What should be stated to illustrate the project's significance?
What is a key purpose of a thesis statement in an academic paper?
What is a key purpose of a thesis statement in an academic paper?
Euthanasia should only be discussed in emotional terms and not with factual evidence.
Euthanasia should only be discussed in emotional terms and not with factual evidence.
List one type of supporting evidence that can be used in a position paper.
List one type of supporting evidence that can be used in a position paper.
A ______ is a condensed form of a longer piece of writing, summarizing its key ideas.
A ______ is a condensed form of a longer piece of writing, summarizing its key ideas.
Which of the following should be considered when determining your viewpoint on a topic?
Which of the following should be considered when determining your viewpoint on a topic?
Match the type of supporting evidence with its description:
Match the type of supporting evidence with its description:
Social media has no impact on mental health.
Social media has no impact on mental health.
What is essential to include in the introduction of a research proposal?
What is essential to include in the introduction of a research proposal?
What should the introduction of a paper lead up to?
What should the introduction of a paper lead up to?
The theoretical framework is not necessary for a research proposal.
The theoretical framework is not necessary for a research proposal.
What should be stated about the funding agency in the introduction?
What should be stated about the funding agency in the introduction?
Match the components of a research proposal with their descriptions:
Match the components of a research proposal with their descriptions:
The __________ should include statistics and previous studies that support the claims made in the research proposal.
The __________ should include statistics and previous studies that support the claims made in the research proposal.
Which of the following is NOT included in the background of the study?
Which of the following is NOT included in the background of the study?
It is acceptable to copy someone else's work without citation in a research proposal.
It is acceptable to copy someone else's work without citation in a research proposal.
What two types of implications should be stated for the proposed research?
What two types of implications should be stated for the proposed research?
Study Notes
Writing a Position Paper
- Involves analyzing an issue, developing an argument, and researching the subject matter.
- Requires supporting evidence, including factual knowledge, statistical inferences, informed opinion, and personal testimony.
- Considers the audience and determines the author's viewpoint.
- Organizes the paper with a thesis statement outlining the key arguments.
Writing an Abstract
- Is a condensed form of a larger piece of writing, presenting key ideas.
- May vary in length and format, including paragraph and structured formats.
- Paragraph format is written as a single paragraph without indenting the first line.
Writing a Proposal for Funding
- Cover Letter:
- Includes the research title, proponent's email addresses, the proponents' names and schools, the date of submission, the name of the agency head, and their contact information.
- Provides information about the funding agency, demonstrating an understanding of its mission.
- Outlines the mission of the proponents' agency and its alignment with the funding agency's mission.
- Includes the year the proponents' agency was established, its major accomplishments, and other relevant details.
- Introduction
- Provides information about the funding agency, demonstrating an understanding of its mission.
- Outlines the mission of the proponents' agency and its alignment with the funding agency's mission.
- Includes the year the proponents' agency was established, its major accomplishments, and other relevant details.
- Background of the Study
- Presents the current state of the field being researched.
- Identifies the gaps in knowledge and problems to be addressed by the research.
- Provides statistics and previous studies to support claims.
- Explains the reasons for investigating the chosen topic.
- Outlines the theoretical and practical implications of the proposed research.
- Preliminary Literature Review
- Presents a theoretical framework to guide the research.
- Includes related literature that supports the topic.
- Provides related studies to aid in research.
- References
- Include all sources cited in the proposal.
- Follow proper citation formatting guidelines.
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Description
This quiz covers essential writing skills including how to create a position paper, abstract, and funding proposal. Each section outlines critical components such as argument development, audience consideration, and formal structure. Test your understanding of these important academic writing processes.
