Academic Writing Process

What is the first step in the academic writing process?

• Skipping the research phase

• Proofreading the final draft

• Brainstorming and creating an outline

• Starting with the conclusion

What is the purpose of brainstorming in writing?

• Brainstorming is only necessary for non-fiction writing

• The purpose of brainstorming in writing is to generate ideas, organize thoughts, and overcome writer's block.

• Brainstorming is used to create complex sentence structures

• Brainstorming helps in proofreading the final draft

Why is outlining important before starting to write?

• To organize thoughts, structure content, and ensure a logical flow of ideas.

• To waste time

• To confuse the writer

• To limit creativity

What does drafting involve in the writing process?

• Proofreading for errors

• Researching new topics

• Adding final touches to the writing

• Putting ideas onto paper without worrying about grammar, structure, or details.

Why is editing necessary in academic writing?

• Editing is necessary in academic writing to ensure clarity, coherence, accuracy, and adherence to academic standards.

• To introduce more errors into the writing

• To make the writing less coherent

• Editing is unnecessary in academic writing

What is the importance of citing sources in academic writing?

• Citing sources is crucial in academic writing to give credit, enable verification, and prevent plagiarism.

• Citing sources is optional in academic writing

• Citing sources is only necessary for certain subjects

• Citing sources is time-consuming and unnecessary

What are the three constituencies of an introduction?

• The thesis statement,

  topic sentence, and

  background information

• Thesis statement, Roadmap and background information

• Use mind maps, freewriting, prompts, research, discussions, and breaks.

• Background information, thesis statement and intention

What are some common citation styles used for referencing sources?

• Oxford

• IEEE

• Vancouver

• APA, MLA, Chicago/Turabian, Harvard

Which of the following aspects usually form part of the structure of an academic assignment?

• a) Cover page

• b)Table of contents

• c)Separate paragraphs making up the body of the text

• d)Reference list

• e)Conclusion

What is the basic format of a paragraph?

• a)Supporting sentences, topic sentence, concluding sentence

• b) Topic sentence, concluding sentence, supporting sentences

• c)Topic sentence, supporting sentences, concluding sentence