Final Exam Review 3

How can you demonstrate that you have considered a subject thoughtfully in academic writing?

• By using emotional appeals

• By citing authoritative sources

• By including personal opinions

• By using colloquial language

In academic writing, it is important to acknowledge multiple perspectives on a topic because:

• It makes your writing longer

• It shows that you are indecisive

• It demonstrates critical thinking skills

• It confuses the reader

Which of the following is a characteristic of academic writing?

• Informal language and slang

• Emotional and personal anecdotes

• Objective and logical reasoning

• Exaggerated claims and generalizations

What does it mean to adjust your voice, tone, level of formality, design, and medium in academic writing?

• To use the same style for all types of writing

• To match your writing to the expectations of your audience and purpose

• To use complex vocabulary and sentence structures

• To include personal opinions and emotions

How can you engage in critical thinking while reading and writing in an academic context?

• By accepting everything you read as true

• By questioning and analyzing the content and arguments

• By avoiding reading and writing altogether

• By relying solely on personal opinions

How can you evaluate the credibility of sources in academic writing?

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  By choosing sources that support your own opinions

    

•    By relying on personal anecdotes and experiences

•  By considering the author's credentials and reputation

•  By using sources that are easy to find

What is the purpose of carefully documenting sources in academic writing?

• To make your writing longer

• To avoid plagiarism and give credit to the original authors

• To impress your instructor

• To show off your research skills

What is the significance of using sources and providing evidence in academic writing?

• It strengthens the argument and adds credibility

• It distracts readers from the main point of the argument

• It confuses readers and makes the argument less clear

• It is not necessary in a well-constructed argument

How does the author establish their credibility in the passage?

• By using emotional language to appeal to readers' values

• By providing personal anecdotes to support their argument

• By citing reliable sources and using MLA style for documentation

• By using humor and lightheartedness to engage readers

What makes a position arguable in an argument?

• Subjectivity and personal opinion

• Matters of fact and belief

• Reflecting at least two points of view

• Being based on taste and preference