What is Academic Writing? Quiz

What is the purpose of student academic writing?

• To create new knowledge

• To communicate ideas to the academic community

• To demonstrate learning

• To publish in academic journals

Which feature of academic writing involves supporting opinions with evidence?

• Structured

• Precise

• Evidenced

• Balanced

What does it mean for academic writing to be critical?

• To describe information clearly

• To analyze and evaluate information

• To use clear and precise language

• To be balanced in presenting all sides

Which type of academic writing is used for publication in academic journals or books?

• Literature review

• Expert academic writing

• Dissertation

• Student academic writing

What is the purpose of expert academic writing?

• To publish in academic journals

• To demonstrate learning

• To communicate ideas to the academic community

• To create new knowledge

Which feature of academic writing involves using clear and precise language?

• Balanced

• Formal

• Objective

• Precise

What should academic writing avoid in terms of language?

• Using contractions

• Using technical vocabulary

• Using complex sentences

• Using colloquial words

What does it mean for academic writing to be structured?

• To use clear and precise language

• To avoid being biased

• To have a logical progression of ideas

• To give consideration to all sides of the issue

Which type of writing is used as a form of assessment at universities?

• Expert academic writing

• Research proposal

• Literature review

• Student academic writing

What should academic writing emphasize on instead of the writer?

• Biased views

• Personal opinions

• Arguments and information

• Emotions and feelings