Academic Writing

What is the purpose of academic writing?

• To entertain

• to gossip

• to extend knowledge

What is the full version of contracted word, "won't"?

• will not

• why not

• who is not

• none of the above

'Information on the internet is 'free'. Anyone can use it without having to reference it.'

• True

• False

What is the basic difference between formal and informal languages?

• Formal language is less personal than informal language.

• Formal language makes use of a unique tone and choice of words, while informal language is not very particular about it.

• Formal language is often used in communicating for professional and/or academic purposes, while informal is typically used for communicating with people we are familiar with.

• All of the above

Formal language doesn't use contractions. Which word in the statement is in violation of the parameters of a formal language?

• use

• doesn't

• contractions

• Formal language

If you change a few words, Turnitin won't recognise if you copy.

• True

• False

 

In a conclusion, you should mention some details that haven't been mentioned so far.

• True

• False

You should reference at the end of each statement or fact that you make.

• True

• False

Personal pronouns like I, you, my, our, he/she should be avoided in an essay.

• True

• False

• True, unless it is a piece of reflective writing

You don't need to reference general truths like 'the sky is blue'.

• True

• False