Quiz 1: Nature of Academic Texts

Academic writing uses formal language rather than slang or informal language.

• Complexity

• Formality

• Precision

• Objectivity

It focuses on the clarity of the purpose and the thesis statement, relevance of the supporting points to the thesis statement, knowledge on the subject matter.

• Content

• Language and Style

• Mechanics

• Structure

It is usually written by professionals who specialize in a specific field.

• Essay

• Academic Writing

• Academic Text

• Non-Academic Writing

It focuses on grammar, punctuations, capitalization, formatting, documentation.

• Content

• Language and Style

• Mechanics

• Structure

A process that starts with posing a question, problematizing a concept, evaluating an opinion, and ends in answering the question.

• Creative Writing

• Academic Writing

• Concept Paper

• Essay

A long piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one that is done for a higher college or university degree.

• Thesis

• Journals

• Literary Text

• Dissertation

In academic writing, facts and figures could be quoted from exact sources for further reference.

• Complexity

• Formality

• Precision

• Objectivity

Written language could provide more explicit or objective purpose of communication.

• Complexity

• Formality

• Precision

• Objectivity

A text that is quickly accomplished and can be written by anyone.

• Essay

• Non-academic Writing

• Academic Text

• Non-Academic Text

It focuses on the coherence and the logical sequence of the idea is observed.

• Content

• Language and Style

• Mechanics

• Structure