Test Review flashcard

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What are the four principles of getting good ideas in academic writing?

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1. Go from concrete things to abstract ones. 2. Think all the time. 3. Connect to your personal experiences. 4. (NOT) Consult a dictionary.

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What is the difference between paraphrasing and summarizing?

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Paraphrasing restates detailed information in your own words, while summarizing condenses the main points into a shorter version.

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What distinguishes an essay from an academic paper?

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An essay is typically shorter and more personal, while an academic paper is longer, formal, and focused on research and evidence.

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What are the three acts commonly considered plagiarism?

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1. Failure to cite quotations and borrowed ideas. 2. Failure to enclose borrowed language in quotation marks. 3. Failure to put summaries and paraphrases in your own words. (NOT) Failure to include facts and statistics.

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How does the MLA citation system work?

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In-text citations include the author's last name and page number, and a 'Works Cited' page lists all sources used.

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What is academic writing?

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Academic writing is a formal style of writing used in universities and scholarly publications, characterized by clear, concise, and evidence-based arguments.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument or claim of an essay or academic paper, guiding the direction of the writing.

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What is the significance of citing sources?

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Citing sources gives credit to original authors, helps avoid plagiarism, and allows readers to verify information.

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What is the difference between a primary source and a secondary source?

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A primary source is an original document or firsthand account, while a secondary source interprets or analyzes primary sources.

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What is a literature review?

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A literature review is a comprehensive survey of existing research on a particular topic, summarizing and synthesizing key findings.