Topic 4 Quiz

What is central to academic work at university according to the document?

• Personal opinions

• Academic knowledge

• Creative writing

• Unverified facts

What must academic knowledge be based on?

• Personal experiences

• Reliable research and verified facts

• Fictional stories

• Unrelated opinions

What is the purpose of using research-based information in assignments?

• To entertain the reader

• To demonstrate knowledge and substantiate arguments

• To confuse the audience

• To avoid doing research

What is a key part of the regular workload of a university student?

• Watching movies

• Revising previous work

• Attending parties

• Playing sports

What is the primary source of knowledge for the unit mentioned in the document?

• Social media

• Journal articles accessed through Curtin library databases

• Magazines

• Non-academic sources

What is the first step in developing research skills according to the document?

• Visiting the Curtin library website

• Reading magazines

• Using social media

• Watching online videos

What is one of the key skills needed for conducting an effective search for academic writing?

• Memorizing articles

• Identifying keywords

• Writing summaries

• Reading quickly

Which type of search is mentioned as part of learning effective search techniques?

• Simple search

• Boolean search

• Visual search

• Quick search

What is the first rule for knowledgeable and critical academic research?

• Establish your stance/point of view

• Structure your argument

• Unpack your assignment requirements

• Find the proof to support your writing

Why is it important to base ideas on research rather than opinion in academic writing?

• To make the essay longer

• To ensure the argument is convincing

• To back up your stance with research evidence

• To avoid plagiarism