Writing and research review

Which of the following is a correct academic collocation used in writing?

• Make a research

• Conduct research

• Do a research

• Perform a research

In her thesis on environmental policy, Sonya emphasized the importance of using __________ collocations to convey ideas accurately and appropriately.

Consider how Sonya and Ariel, both academic writers, use academic collocations in their research papers. How do appropriate collocations contribute to the overall quality and effectiveness of their texts?

• Enhances clarity and coherence

• Reduces readability

• Creates ambiguity

• Limits expression

In a research paper about environmental impacts, which of the following phrases would Sonya most likely use to describe a complex issue academically?

• big problem

• significant issue

• huge trouble

• major challenge

During a university lecture, Professor Smith asks Parto and Ashley: 'True or False: Academic lexicons include informal or colloquial expressions commonly used in everyday speech.'

• True

• False

During a university seminar, Ariel noted that using appropriate vocabulary enhances the formality and precision of academic writing.

In a group project, Ariel and Lena are discussing the structure of their research paper. Which of the following words would be most suitable for academic writing to describe an essential aspect of their argument?

True or False: In her thesis on environmental policy, Ashley found that using appropriate academic vocabulary significantly enhanced the clarity and sophistication of her arguments.

• True

• False

In academic writing, it is important for students like Ariel and Lena to use precise and specialised terms to convey complex ideas effectively.

In a research paper, Sonya uses passive verbs instead of active verbs to maintain objectivity. Is this approach preferred in academic writing?

• True

• False