Features of Academic Writing

You must utilize more varied vocabulary.

• TRUE

• FALSE

You must always use “I” and "We” of the first person pronouns.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

You should justify your stand and provide proof for the claims you make.

• TRUE

• FALSE

You must give emphasis on your personal opinion as much as you can.

• TRUE

• FALSE

You may contract words like don’t, can’t, etc.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

You should avoid colloquial language.

• TRUE

• FALSE

You have to provide the sources you use properly.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

You should use two-word verbs such as "step in" and "walk out".

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

Factual information, figures or charts, should all be provided.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

Academic writing contains emotional and personal appeal.

• TRUE

• FALSE