Purposive Communication Module 5-6

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an ideal topic in writing an academic paper or research?

• timely

• relevant

• interesting

• well-defined

• confidential

It is the major element in your paper that shows assertion, message, and central idea which builds the paper together to make it a cohesive whole.

• introduction

• thesis statement

• body

• conclusion

Which of the following is NOT the importance of citing sources?

• To acknowledge the author(s) of the books, magazines, journals, interviews, and other sources of information

• To allow the readers to verify your information

• To allow the readers to replicate and expand your research

• To lessen the chance of having plagiarized work

It is a restatement of the meaning of a text or passage in your own writing using other words but sharing the same thought or sense.

• direct quote

• summary

• paraphrase

• reference

In writing an academic paper, which among the following is NOT considered?

• purpose

• audience

• context

• stance

• length

They are critical, objective and specialized texts that are written by professionals or experts in a particular field. They are written in formal language and has a formal style and tone. Since these are objective texts, they are based on facts.

• academic texts

• non-academic texts

Which among the following is NOT an example of academic text?

• textbook

• research article

• personal journal entry

• case study

Which of the following does NOT describe a non-academic text?

• It is opinion-based.

• It may use slang, idioms, and contractions.

• It follows rigid structure.

• It is informal and personal.

"Academic dishonesty is any act which interferes with the evaluation of academic work, through misrepresentation of the work being evaluated and the student's actual knowledge." This is an example of...

• academic text

• non-academic text

Which among the following statements does NOT employ hedging or cautious language?

• The overall standard of English in Hong Kong has clearly declined in recent years.

• There is a high/strong probability that the language proficiency has deteriorated.

• There is a likelihood that students who adopt a systematic approach to learning will achieve higher grades.

• There is tendency for active learners to socialize more easily with their peers.