Academic Writing Rules Quiz

What is the purpose of citing sources in academic writing?

• To confuse the reader about the original source

• To give credit to the original authors, avoid plagiarism, and provide evidence to support arguments.

• To take credit for others' work

• To make the writing look longer

What is academic language?

• Technical and industry-specific jargon used in academic settings

• Casual and informal vocabulary used in academic settings

• Formal and specialized vocabulary, grammar, and discourse used in academic settings

• Slang and colloquial language used in academic settings

What is the importance of structuring an argument in academic writing?

• It helps to present ideas logically and support claims with evidence.

• It is only important in informal writing

• It makes the argument more confusing

• It has no importance in academic writing

What is plagiarism?

• Copying your own work

• Using someone else's work with permission

• Paraphrasing and citing the original source

• Using someone else's work or ideas without giving them proper credit

What are some common ways to avoid plagiarism?

• Not acknowledging the original author

• Properly citing sources, paraphrasing information, and using quotation marks for direct quotes.

• Using someone else's work as your own

• Copying directly from the source without citation

What should be included in a citation for a book?

• Author's name, book title, publication date, publisher, ISBN

• Author's name, book title, publication date, publisher, website URL

• Author's name, book title, publication date, publisher, chapter titles

• Author's name, book title, publication date, publisher, page numbers

What is the purpose of an introduction in academic writing?

• To provide background information, introduce the topic, and present the thesis statement.

• To provide a detailed analysis of the topic

• To entertain the reader with anecdotes

• To summarize the conclusion and findings

What is the role of evidence in academic writing?

• To support the arguments and claims made by the author.

• To provide irrelevant information

• To distract from the main points

• To confuse the readers

What is the recommended way to organize a research paper?

• Mixing up the sections randomly

• Only including the introduction and conclusion

• In no particular order

• In sections such as introduction, literature review, methodology, results, discussion, and conclusion.

What is the purpose of a conclusion in academic writing?

• To confuse the reader with irrelevant information

• To leave the main points unresolved

• To introduce new ideas and arguments

• To summarize the main points and provide closure to the reader.