Understanding EAPP and Academic Writing

The video introduces EAPP, focusing on English for academic and professional purposes. It defines key terms in academic writing, such as subject, tone, and purpose. The video discusses the features of academic writing, including formality, objectivity, explicitness, and caution. It also explores different writing styles like narrative, expository, descriptive, and persuasive, providing examples and guidelines for each.

What does EAPP stand for?

• English for Academic and Personal Purposes

• English for Applied Professional Programs

• English for Advanced Professional Practice

• English for Academic and Professional Purposes

Which of the following is NOT a key term in academic writing discussed in the video?

• Creativity

• Purpose

• Tone

• Subject

What is the expected language style in academic writing?

• Informal

• Formal

• Colloquial

• Jargon

Which feature of academic writing focuses on avoiding personal bias?

• Formality

• Caution

• Objectivity

• Explicitness

What is the purpose of using expanded forms in academic writing?

• To include more information

• To achieve formality

• To simplify the language

• To make the text shorter

Which writing style is used to tell a story?

• Expository

• Persuasive

• Narrative

• Descriptive

What is the main goal of expository writing?

• To persuade the reader

• To provide factual information

• To describe a scene

• To entertain the reader

Which writing style aims to convince the reader of a particular viewpoint?

• Narrative

• Expository

• Persuasive

• Descriptive

What is the significance of using caution in academic writing?

• To make bold claims

• To use complex language

• To include personal opinions

• To avoid generalizations

What should you do to stay updated with the EAPP lessons?

• Attend more classes

• Practice writing essays

• Read more books

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