Academic writing

What is academic writing?

• Writing that communicates ideas, information, and research to the wider academic community.

• Writing that is only used in creative arts.

• • Informal writing for personal blogs.

• Writing that is meant for public entertainment.

Which of the following is NOT a feature of academic writing?

• Structured

• Objective

• Biased

• Formal

Which of the following best describes 'coherent' writing?

• • Uses a lot of complex words

• Logical progression of ideas

• Written in multiple languages

• Very brief and concise

What is meant by ‘evidenced’ in academic writin

• Writing should include fictional stories.

• Opinions and arguments should be supported by facts, reasons, examples, statistics, and citations.

• Writing should be creative and imaginative.

• Only use first-person narratives.

Critical writing in academic writing requires:

• Simple description

• Analysis and evaluation of information

• Plagiarism

• • Personal anecdotes

What should be avoided in academic writing to maintain objectivity?

• Using technical vocabulary

• Giving consideration to all sides of an issue

• • Using contractions and colloquial words

• • Showing bias

What does the PEEL paragraph structure stand for?

• Plan, Examine, Evaluate, Learn

• Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link

• • Present, Example, Elaborate, Locate

• Purpose, Execution, Exploration, Log

Which of the following is a feature of the PEEL strategy?

• Writing in first-person perspective

• Using casual and informal language

• Providing evidence to support points

• Avoiding the use of technical terms

Given the paragraph: "Research suggests that active learning strategies improve student engagement. For example, interactive activities can significantly enhance comprehension." Which part of the PEEL structure does this belong to?

• Point

• Evidence

• Explanation

• Link

Arrange the following sentences into a coherent paragraph using the PEEL strategy:

• (A) This significantly improves their retention and reduces stress.

• (B) For example, regular study sessions help students understand and remember concepts better.

• (C) Therefore, it is clear that consistent study habits are crucial for academic success.

• (D) Consistent study habits are essential for students to achieve academic success.

• A, B, C, D

• B, D, A, C

• D, A, B, C

• D, B, A, C