Unit 5- Lesson 1: Introduction to Academic Writing

Question 1

True or false?

Your academic success depends heavily on your ability to communicate – to fellow researchers in your discipline, to instructors in your department, and perhaps even to the public at large.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

True or false
Communicating well in an academic setting involves only following the basic rules that govern all good communication, but also adhering to the particular norms of academic genres.

Answer 2

False- not only

Question 3

a formal style of writing used in universities and scholarly publications.

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Academic writing

Question 4

writing which communicates ideas, information and research to the wider academic community.

Answer 4

Academic writing

Question 5

refers to a style of expression that researchers use to define the intellectual boundaries of their disciplines and specific areas of expertise.

Answer 5

Academic writing

Question 6

Academic writing is generally quite_____________________.

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formal, objective (impersonal) and technical.

Question 7

It is ____________ by avoiding casual or conversational language, such as contractions or informal vocabulary.

Answer 7

formal

Question 8

It is ______________ by avoiding direct reference to people or feelings, and instead emphasizing objects, facts and ideas.

Answer 8

impersonal and objective

Question 9

It is ___________ by using vocabulary specific to the discipline.

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technical

Question 10

Types of Academic Writing:

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Essay
Research Paper
Thesis/ Dissertation
Research Proposal
Literature Review
Lab report
Annotated bibliography

Question 11

A fairly short, self-contained argument, often using sources from a class in response to a question provided by an instructor

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Essay

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A more in-depth investigation based on independent research, often in response to a question chosen by the student.

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Research Paper

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The large final research project undertaken at the end of a degree, usually on a dissertation topic of the student’s choice.

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Thesis / Dissertation

Question 14

An outline of a potential topic and plan for a future dissertation or research project.

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Research Proposal

Question 15

A critical synthesis of existing research on a topic, usually written in order to inform the approach of a new piece of research.

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Literature review

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A critical synthesis of existing research on a topic, usually written in order to inform the approach of a new piece of research.

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laboratory Report

Question 17

A list of source references with a short description or evaluation of each source.

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Annotated Bibliography

Question 18

When writing for academic purposes, one should be guided by the following characteristics of an academic text:

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Formal and unbiased
Clear and precise
Focused and well structured
Well sourced
Correct and consistent

Question 19

Academic writing aims to convey information in an impartial (neutral) way.

The goal is to base arguments on the evidence under consideration, not the author’s perceptions.

All claims should be supported with relevant evidence, not just asserted.

Answer 19

Formal and unbiased

Question 20

It’s important to use clear and precise language to ensure that your reader knows exactly what you mean.
This means being as specific as possible and avoiding vague language

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Clear and precise

Question 21

Academic writing uses sources to support its claims.

Sources are other texts (or media objects like photographs or films) that the author analyzes or uses as evidence.

Many of your sources will be written by other academics; academic writing is collaborative and builds on previous research.

You must always cite your sources in academic writing.

This means acknowledging whenever you quote or paraphrase someone else’s work by including a citation in the text and a reference list at the end.

Answer 21

Well sourced

Question 22

As well as following the rules of grammar, punctuation, and citation, it’s important to consistently apply stylistic conventions regarding:

Answer 22

Correct and consistent

Question 23

Features of Academic Writing is not

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1. Personal
2. Long-winded
3. Emotive and grandiose

Question 24

Academic writing generally tries to avoid being too _______.
Information about the author may come in at some points—for example in the acknowledgements or in a personal reflection—but for the most part the text should focus on the research itself.

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personal

Question 25

Many students think their writing isn’t academic unless it’s over-complicated and long-winded. This isn’t a good approach—instead, aim to be as concise and direct as possible.

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2. Long-winded

Question 26

An academic text is not the same thing as a literary, journalistic, or marketing text. Though you’re still trying to be persuasive, a lot of techniques from these styles are not appropriate in an academic context. Specifically, you should avoid appeals to emotion and inflated claims.

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3. Emotive and grandiose

Question 27

Most Common Citation Styles

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●APA ●MLA ●Chicago

Question 28

•The point of academic writing is to clearly communicate ideas, information, and arguments, not to inspire an emotional response. •Avoid using emotive or subjective language

Answer 28

Emotive and grandiose

Question 29

To avoid bias, it’s important to represent the work of other researchers and the results of your own research ______ & __________. •This means clearly outlining your methodology and being honest about the limitations of your research.

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fairly and accurately

Question 30

Avoid informal language, including slang, contractions, clichés, and conversational phrases

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Formal and unbiased