Academic Writing Chapter 1

Which one is not emphasized as very important in academic writing?

• Organization

• Language

• Artistic value

• Punctuation and capitalization

What is the primary point that the writer wants to convey in academic texts?

• The topic idea

• The main idea

• The one and only idea

• The supreme idea

Why should informal words and phrases not be used in academic works?

• They confuse the readers.

• They hinder understanding.

• They are inappropriate in academic writing.

• They lack creativity.

What makes a text more understandable and easier to follow?

• Page format

• Main idea

• Punctuation and capitalization

• The number of paragraphs

What is the recommended font size for works written on a computer?

• 16

• 10

• 14

• 12

How should the first sentence of paragraphs be indented in works written on a computer?

• Using the space key

• Using the tab key

• Not indenting at all

• Using a large font size

What should you avoid when saving your document?

• Naming it 'homework'

• Using your name and a title

• Using standard and formal fonts

• Using the assignment title

Which of the following is a rule for formatting handwritten works?

• Writing very small

• Not indenting the paragraphs

• Writing illegibly

• Using standard paper

Which one is acceptable in academic writing?

• Using contractions

• Writing a title

• Using slang words

• Announcing the topic

Which one is incorrect?

• ….. , and …..

• ….. , but …..

• ….. , or …..

• ….. , because …..