Composing Academic Writing - Quiz

Which composition highlights the opinion of the author or specific entity about an issue?

• Research Report

• Article Critique

• Project Proposal

• Position Paper

The following criteria are considered in choosing the issue on problem to be discussed, except:

• Pervasiveness

• Argument

• Urgency

• Demonstrability

Which of the following is supporting evidence that is valid and verifiable?

• Factual Knowledge

• Statistical Inferences

• Statistical Inferences

• Personal Testimony

Which knowledge relies on evidence instead of limited personal experience?

• Factual Knowledge

• Statistical Inferences

• Informed Opinion

• Personal Testimony

What is called the first-hand experience of the writer on knowledgeable parts?

• Factual Knowledge

• Statistical Inferences

• Informed Opinion

• Personal Testimony

Which is referred as the conclusions drawn from data gathered?

• Factual Knowledge

• Statistical Inferences

• Informed Opinion

• Personal Testimony

Which component of the proposition paper contains the main argument which can be further broken up into sections?

• Introduction

• Body

• Conclusion

• Summary

Which part of the proposition paper restates the key points and suggests resolution to the issue.

• Introduction

• Body

• Conclusion

• Summary

This identifies the issue that will be discussed and states the author’s position on that issue.

• Introduction

• Body

• Conclusion

• Summary

Which part of the paper suggests a course of action?

• Introduction

• Body

• Conclusion

• Summary