UNV-104 Final Assessment

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement in a five-paragraph essay?

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The thesis statement maps out the specific topics that the supporting paragraphs will explore.

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What defines a peer-reviewed article?

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A peer-reviewed article is one that has been reviewed by experts in the same field before being published in a journal.

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What is a mapped thesis statement?

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A mapped thesis statement outlines the topics to be discussed in each body paragraph and the order in which they will be discussed.

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How should a quote be cited correctly in academic writing?

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A quote should be cited correctly by including the author's name, year of publication, and page number, e.g., “Information literacy encompasses many skills in our fast-expanding digital world” (Milander, 2013, p. 1).

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When is it appropriate to use 'et al.' in citations?

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It is appropriate to use 'et al.' anytime you cite a source with 3 or more authors, in-text.

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What is the role of the introductory paragraph in an essay?

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The introductory paragraph introduces the topic and presents the thesis statement.

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What is the difference between a magazine article and a peer-reviewed article?

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A magazine article is typically written for a general audience and may not be reviewed by experts, while a peer-reviewed article is evaluated by experts in the field before publication.

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What is an organized thesis statement?

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An organized thesis statement presents the main argument and the structure of the essay, but does not necessarily map out each body paragraph.

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What is the significance of in-text citations?

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In-text citations give credit to the original sources of information and allow readers to locate the full reference in the bibliography.

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What is the purpose of a hook sentence in an essay?

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The hook sentence is designed to grab the reader's attention and encourage them to read further.