Understanding Academic Paragraphs

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in an academic paragraph?

• To introduce the main idea of the paragraph

• To provide evidence and examples

• To summarize the main points

• To link the paragraph to the next one

Which of the following should supporting sentences include?

• A summary of the main points

• Evidence, examples, and explanations

• The main idea of the paragraph

• A link to the overall thesis

What is the role of a concluding sentence in an academic paragraph?

• To introduce the main idea

• To provide credible sources

• To summarize the main points and link to the next paragraph

• To be clear, concise, and specific

What are the two main components of the Harvard Referencing style?

• In-text citations and reference list

• Footnotes and bibliography

• Endnotes and works cited

• Annotations and index

Where do in-text citations appear in the Harvard Referencing style?

• At the end of the document

• Within the body of the text

• In the bibliography

• In the appendix

How is the reference list organized in the Harvard Referencing style?

• By date of publication

• By author's surname alphabetically

• By title of the work

• By type of source

Which of the following is an example of an in-text citation in Harvard style?

• (Smith, 2021)

• Smith, J. (2021)

• Smith, 2021, p. 123

• Smith (2021) The impact of social media

What types of sources can be cited using the Harvard Referencing style?

• Only books

• Only journals

• Books, journals, websites, and more

• Only websites

What is one reason for acknowledging the work of others in referencing?

• To avoid writing your own ideas

• To give credit to the original authors

• To make your paper longer

• To confuse the readers

How does proper referencing support your arguments?

• By making your paper more colorful

• By showing your ideas are original

• By grounding your ideas in existing research

• By reducing the number of sources needed