What do you know about using English in an academic context?

What is the main difference between language used in an academic setting and that

used in a normal, everyday setting?

• Uses longer words

• Tries to be precise and unbiased

• It is precise and biased.

• It is harder to understand.

The best time to write an introduction is often:

• First

• Last

• After writing the main body

• It does not matter.

Which of the following sentences is correctly using formal academic language?

• We found out that the results were inconsistent.

• The results showed up inconsistently.

• The findings indicated inconsistencies.

• The results were kind of inconsistent.

When paraphrasing a source, which of the following is most important?

• Changing a few words from the original text.

• Keeping the original meaning and citing the source.

• Copying the original text word for word without citation.

• Mixing the original text with your own words without citation.

Which transition word is most appropriate for contrasting ideas in academic

language?

• Furthermore

• Consequently

• However

• Similarly

In an academic context, which sentence demonstrates correct in-text citation for

information that has been paraphrased?

• Climate change is a significant issue (Smith, 2020).

• Climate change is a significant issue (Smith, M. 2020).

• Climate change is a significant issue Smith, 2020.

• Climate change is a significant issue (Smith, p. 2020).

Paragraphs always contain:

• At least four sentences

• An example

• A topic sentence

• Six or more sentences

When writing an academic paper, what is the best way to avoid plagiarism?

• Paraphrase the original text and cite the source.

• Copy the original text exactly and add a citation.

• Use synonyms for every word in the original text.

• Include a bibliography at the end without in-text citations.

Which type of source is considered most credible for academic research?

• A personal blog

• A peer-reviewed journal article

• A Wikipedia entry

• An online forum discussion

What is the purpose of an introduction in an academic paper?

• To provide a detailed explanation of the methodology.

• To summarize and analyze existing research.

• To present the main topic and outline the structure of the paper.

• To list all the sources used in the research.