Summative Test in English for Academic and Professional Purposes

Which of the following best defines a position paper?

• A.    A process of reasoning or series of reasons.

• B.    A process of assessing the credibility or believability and competence of a writer.

• C.    A view or judgment formed about something not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.

• D.    A formal, usually detailed written statement, especially regarding a single issue that articulated a position, viewpoint, or policy, as of a government, organization, or political candidate.

Which part of the position paper requires you to restate the argument and discuss its implications?

• A.    Body

• B.    Conclusion

• C.    Introduction

• D.    Thesis of the position paperr

Which among the sets of choices follows the correct steps in formulating a counterargument in a position paper?

I. Give evidence for an argument

II. Provide supporting information for counterclaims

III. Refute counterclaims

IV. Summarize the counterclaims

• A.    I, II, III, IV

• B.    I, II, IV, III

• C.    IV, II, III, I

• D.    IV, III, II, I

Which section in the report outlines how information is gathered, where from, and how much?

• A.    Aim

• B.    Result

• C.    Method

• D.    Discussion

What is the main body of a report where ideas are developed?

• A.    Aim

• B.    Result

• C.    Method

• D.    Discussion

Which part of the report explains why you are writing the report?

• A.    Aim

• B.    Result

• C.    Method

• D.    Discussion

What section of the report gives the data that has been collected? (For example, from the survey or experiment)

• A.    Aim

• B.    Result

• C.    Method

• D.    Discussion

This part should fulfill the aims stated in the introduction and provide enough material to support the conclusions and suggestions made later in the report.

• A.    Aim

• B.    Result

• C.    Method

• D.    Discussion

Its aim is to present and explain the actual experiences of a certain population, specifically generalizing the results to a larger population.

• A.    Survey

• A.    Narrative

• A.    Experiment

• A.    Observation

It may take place in a natural setting and involve the researcher taking lengthy and descriptive notes of what is happening.

• A.    Survey

• B.    Narrative

• C.    Experiment

• D.    Observation