Academic Writing Outcomes Quiz

Which of the following is an example of academic writing?

• Novels

• Reports

• Comics

• Magazines

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

• Formal tone

• Use of third-person

• Clear focus on the topic

• Use of slang

Academic writing should avoid which of the following?

• Formal tone

• First-person perspective

• Precise word choice

• Clear focus on the topic

What is the primary goal of academic writing?

• To entertain

• To express personal opinions

• To inform with clarity and precision

• To use complex language

What is NOT included in academic writing?

• Humor

• Thorough analysis

• Accurate definitions

• Different sides of an argument

How does academic writing approach subjects?

• It looks thoroughly at a subject

• It humorously addresses subjects

• It ignores subjects

• It glances over subjects

Which aspect is crucial for academic writing?

• Excellent grammar and spelling

• Use of emojis

• First-person narrative

• Conversational style

What is NOT a characteristic of informal writing?

• Use of colloquialisms

• Writing in the first person

• Imprecise word choices

• Formal structure

What is often used in informal writing to make it more relatable?

• Formal language

• Colloquial language

• Technical language

• Academic language

Which of the following is a feature of informal writing?

• Use of passive voice

• Use of active voice

• Use of colloquialisms

• Use of footnotes