Quiz 1 Academic Language used from Various Disciplines

Academic Texts are completely different from non-academic texts in terms of:

• Structure

• Content

• Style

• All of the above

It is the basic structure of academic text that enables the reader to follow the argument and navigate the text.

• Structure

• Content

• Style

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion

Having a synthetically correct sentence is not enough to create meaning. As Noam Chomsky pointed out, a sentence can be perfect in terms of syntax and still not make sense.

What characteristics of academic text is observed in the paragraph?

• Complexity

• Tone

• Citation

• Thesis-driven

What is observed when the author acknowledges the source of any ideas in the text?

• Citation

• Language

• Evidence-based arguments

• A & C

An analysis of first-world countries' response to the Covid 19 pandemic sheds light on three key areas that developing areas should focus on their pandemic response efforts: proper data and information management, a greater use of local resources, and the establishment of institutions for disaster and risk-management.

What aspect of academic writing predominates in this paragraph?

• Evidence-based arguments

• Thesis-driven

• Language

• All of the above

What characteristics of academic text tackles complex issues that require higher order thingking skills to comprehend?

• Thesis-driven

• Tone

• Citation

• Complexity

Academic text is usually written by the following EXCEPT:

• Poets

• Experts/Professional in the given field

• Students

• Scholars

How can a writer achieve TONE in academic writing?

• Fairly present the arguments of others while using a suitable narrative tone.

• Describe opposing viewpoints without loaded or biased language.

• A & B

• All of the above

Charles is writing a critical analysis of an article about school uniforms he just read from a newspaper. What should Charles do in order to effectively persuade the readers of his points?

• Write clear topic sentences

• Describe opposing viewpoints without loaded or biased language.

• Discuss his arguments thoroughly and present evidences from credible sources.

• Pose rhetorical questions that require higher order thinking skills to comprehend.

This means that the emphasis should be on the information and arguments one intends to provide rather than oneself.

• Caution

• Explicitness

• Formality

• Objectivity