Academic Writing Quiz

The main difference between academic writing and another writing is that academic writing:

• uses longer words

• tries to be precise and unbiased

• is harder to understand

The purpose of an introduction is:

• to give your aims and methods

• to excite the reader

• to summarise your ideas

All in-text citations looks like:

• (Smith, 2008)

• (Megan Smith, 2008)

• (Smith, M. 2008)

When making notes you should always include

• your own ideas

• the date

• a full reference

This punctuation mark (') is called:

• comma

• colon

• apostrophe

"Progress" and "research" are both nouns. What kind of noun?

• countable

• uncountable

• proper

You can use Wikipedia as a reliable academic source.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following statements is most accurate about using “I” in academic writing?

• “I” is never allowed in academic writing.

• “I” is always encouraged to show personal engagement.

• “I” can be used selectively, depending on discipline and purpose.

• “I” should be used to express emotions in academic writing.

Academic writing should avoid all emotional language.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Your professor asks you to write a reflective essay on your learning experience. Which of the following is most appropriate?

• “This essay will discuss the importance of learning.”

• “I found the group project challenging but rewarding.”

• “Learning is a process that involves many steps.”

• “Students should always work hard to succeed.”