Academic Writing Spring 2024 1

What is the correct format for citing a book in APA style?

• Author Last Name, Author Initials. (Year). Title of the book. Publisher.

• Author Last Name, Author Initials. (Year). Title of the book. City: Publisher.

• Title of the book. (Year). Author LastName, Author Initials. Publisher.

• Author Last Name, Author First Initial. (Year). Title of the book. Publisher.

How can you improve the coherence of a paragraph?

• Include irrelevant information, jump between topics

• Use incorrect grammar, ignore paragraph structure

• Use random words, write incoherently

• Use transition words, maintain logical flow, ensure each sentence relates to main topic, use proper paragraph structure.

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in academic writing?

• To hide the main point of the paper

• To repeat the introduction verbatim

• To confuse the reader with irrelevant information

• To provide a clear and concise summary of the main point or argument of the paper.

The part of an essay where the writer brings together the main ideas and wraps up the essay.

• Thesis

• Introduction

• Body

• Conclusion

When the writer thinks about the topic, making a list, or a thinking map, s/he is in _____________ stage.

• Pre-writing

• Publishing

• Editing

• Drafting

When the writer writes the introduction, adds details, examples and organizes information on paper, s/he is in _____________ stage. 

• Revising

• Pre-writing

• Publishing

• Drafting

What is an illegal act in conducting academic work.

• Referencing

• Citation

• Paraphrasing

• Plagirism

_____________ is a general term for any academic essay, report or article.. 

• Paper

• Project

• Thesis

• Report

Effective academic writing demonstrates:

(Tick all correct answers)

• Comprehensible writing

• Supporting arguments with specific details

• Strong listening capabilities

• Clear critical thinking

The main difference between academic writing and normal writing is that academic writing:

• uses longer words

• tries to be precise

• is harder to understand

• uses words repetitively