DAY ONE ESSAY WRITING ASSESSMENT

1. Why is research important in essay writing?

• A) It provides a foundation for arguments and conclusions.

• B) It helps in increasing the word count.

• C) It allows the writer to copy and paste information directly

• D) It makes the essay more complex and difficult to understand.

2. Which of the following is NOT an academic search engine for research?

• A) Google Scholar

• B) CORE

• C) YouTube

• D) Semantic Scholar

3. What is a key difference between using AI and plagiarism in essay writing?

• A) AI generates new content, while plagiarism copies existing work without credit.
  
  
  

• B) AI automatically references sources, while plagiarism does not.

• C) AI is completely reliable for academic essays, while plagiarism is not.

• D) AI-generated essays do not require citations.

4. Which of the following is a recommended referencing style for essays?

• A) APA
  

• B) OSCola
  

• C) Nalt
  

• D) All of the above

Which of these is a "Don't" in essay writing?

• A) Checking grammar and punctuation

• B) Following competition guidelines

• C) Making AI the originator of your writing

• D) Sending a message when you make a mistake

6. Why is brainstorming important in essay writing?

• A) It helps you copy ideas from other essays.
  

• B) It allows you to put down researched ideas and structure your essay.
  

• C) It removes the need for research.
  

• D) It ensures your essay is the longest in the competition.

7. What is one of the essential aspects of structuring an essay?

• A) Ignoring the introduction and focusing on the conclusion.
  

• B) Writing in a single paragraph to save space.
  

• C) Including an introduction, body, and conclusion.
  

• D) Using slang and informal language to make it interesting.

8.What is the purpose of referencing in an essay?

• A) To increase the word count artificially.
  

• B) To acknowledge sources and avoid plagiarism.
  

• C) To confuse the reader with multiple citations.
  

• D) To make the essay appear more difficult.

9. Why should the introduction and conclusion of an essay be related?

• A) To make the essay look more professional.
  

• B) To maintain coherence and logical flow.
  

• C) To impress the judges with long paragraphs.
  

• D) To confuse the reader and create suspense.

10.What is the first step in writing a good essay?

• A) Writing the conclusion first.
  

• B) Conducting thorough research.
  

• C) Submitting the essay without proofreading.
  

• D) Using AI to generate the entire content.