ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES

It refers to the complete sentence that contains one main idea.

• Subpoints

• Thesis Statement

• Arguments

• Conclusion

It is an overview of the study which includes the summary of what is it all about.

• Thesis Paper

• Research Paper

• Position Paper

• Concept Paper

It is a formal way to communicate with journal editors and editorial staff during the manuscript submission process.

• Cover Letter

• Review of Related Literature

• Conceptual Framework

• Thesis Statement

Which of the following academic texts presents one's stand or viewpoint on a particular issue?

• Research Report

• Critique Paper

• Position Paper

• Project Proposal

Which of the following guidelines in writing a position paper is NOT true?

• Define unfamiliar terms at first mention.

• Limit your position paper to one page only.

• Establish your credibility by citing reliable sources.

• Check your paper for fallacies and revise accordingly.

The following are the uses of a concept paper, EXCEPT for:

• It helps determine whether a certain research/project is feasible or not.

• It clearly presents its stand on a particular issue.

• It serves as the foundation of the full proposal.

• It used to pique the interest of the panel/potential funding agencies.

This is a specialized form of writing in which a critic or a reader evaluates a scholarly work, a work of art, designs or graphic designs

• Critique Paper

• Reflection Paper

• Review Paper

• Summary

The following are ways in explaining a concept, except _______.

• Explication

• Definition

• Clarification

• Explanation

What are the three main parts of an academic text? (In chronological order)

• Conclusion, Body, Introduction

• Introduction, Body, Recommendation

• Thesis Statement, Body, Conclusion

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion

Where is the topic sentence in the example paragraph below?

Given this evidence of the meat industry’s impact on the planet, veganism seems like the only environmentally responsible option for consumers. However, the environmental costs of dietary choices are not always clear-cut; in some cases, small-scale livestock farming is more sustainable than plant-based food production.

• first

• last

• middle

• none