Understanding Academic Texts and Fallacies

Which of the following is NOT an example of an academic text?

• Research paper

• Blog post

• Thesis

• Journal article

What is the main purpose of an academic text?

• To entertain readers

• To inform and argue based on evidence

• To share personal opinions

• To advertise products

Which characteristic is typical of non-academic texts?

• Formal language

• Use of references

• Casual tone and personal perspective

• Structured arguments

Which of the following is considered a feature of academic texts?

• Use of colloquial expressions

• Biased or one-sided arguments

• Formal tone and third-person perspective

• Use of emojis and informal language

What distinguishes a non-academic text from an academic text?

• It is written for a specialized audience.

• It lacks a formal structure and may be subjective.

• It follows a strict citation format.

• It is usually published in peer-reviewed journals.

Which text structure organizes information by time or order of events?

• Problem-solution

• Compare-contrast

• Cause-effect

• Chronological

What text structure is commonly used when presenting pros and cons of an issue?

• Compare-contrast

• Description

• Cause-effect

• Sequence

A text that explains how or why something happens uses which structure?

• Chronological

• Cause-effect

• Problem-solution

• Sequence

In which structure does the author present an issue and suggest ways to address it?

• Cause-effect

• Compare-contrast

• Problem-solution

• Description

Which of the following describes the compare-contrast structure?

• Discussing the differences between two subjects

• Organizing ideas in a step-by-step order

• Highlighting the causes and outcomes of an event

• Providing a detailed explanation of a concept