ENG 3S Flashcards
(28 cards)
Q: What type of text is commonly formal, researched, and objective, with the ability to influence its readers?
A: Academic Text
Q: What is a thesis statement?
A: A one-sentence statement expressing the main idea of an essay, and it’s arguable.
Q: What is the purpose of a thesis statement?
A: To organize, develop the argument, and provide a roadmap or guide for the reader.
Q: Define “Topic Sentence.”
A: The sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph, providing focus and supporting the thesis statement.
Q: True or False - A thesis statement typically found in the conclusion of an essay.
False. A thesis statement is usually at the end of the INTRODUCTION (paragraph) of an essay.
Q: Give examples of non-academic texts.
A: Novels, personal opinions, love letters, magazine articles, informal letters, digital media, text messages.
Q: Give examples of academic texts.
A: Essays, research papers, thesis, academic journals, conference papers, book reviews, etc.
Q: Is this statement true or false? “The body of an essay should introduce new ideas or arguments.”
A: False.
Q: What is the term for a word-for-word reproduction of someone else’s work?
A: Direct Quote/Direct Quotation.
Q: Define citation.
A: A reference to the source of information used in a written work.
Q: Is this statement true or false? “Citing sources is optional in scholarly writing.”
A: False.
Q: What are the two forms of citation?
A: In-text citation and reference citation.
Q: Name the citation style commonly used in psychology and social sciences.
A: APA (American Psychological Association).
Q: What is the style guide used for literature, arts, and humanities?
A: MLA (Modern Language Association).
Q: What does plagiarism mean?
A: Taking and using the ideas, information, or work of someone else without giving proper credit.
Q: What is the difference between a thesis statement and a topic sentence?
A: The thesis statement expresses the main idea of the essay, while the topic sentence introduces the main idea of a paragraph.
Q: Which citation style is commonly used in engineering?
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Q: What is the structure of a three-part essay?
A: Introduction, Body, Conclusion.
Q: What is the main purpose of the introduction in an essay?
A: To provide the reader with a clear idea of the focus of the text, often accompanied by a thesis statement.
Q: What does the topic sentence do in a paragraph?
A: It introduces the main idea of the paragraph.
Q: What is in-text citation?
A: Citing the details of the reference within the body of the text.
Q: What is reference citation?
A: A complete bibliographic entry of a reference used, appearing in the reference list at the end of the paper.
Q: What is the purpose of citing sources in academic writing?
A: To give credit to the original author, promote scholarly writing, and help readers locate original sources.
Q: What style guide is commonly used in medicine and health sciences?
A: AMA (American Medical Association).
