Effective Communication in Academic Writing

Effective Communication in Academic Writing

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video tutorial from Royal Roads University Writing Center focuses on simplifying language in academic writing for clarity and concision. It highlights the drawbacks of using unnecessarily complex words and phrases, which can alienate readers. The tutorial provides examples of simplifying sentences and discusses the use of jargon, advising writers to use plain language for a general academic audience. The goal is to communicate ideas clearly, not to sound important. Resources for further learning are also provided.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the Royal Roads University Writing Center tutorial?

Learning complex grammar rules

Simplifying language for concision

Improving vocabulary

Writing poetry

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might complex words and phrases be problematic in academic writing?

They make the text more interesting

They are always necessary

They are easier to write

They can confuse readers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the simplified version of the sentence 'bookstores provide the opportunity to purchase hundreds of books'?

Bookstores offer a wide range of books

Bookstores have many books

Bookstores sell hundreds of books

Bookstores are places to read books

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the example given about bookstores in the tutorial?

To explain the importance of bookstores

To demonstrate how to sell books

To illustrate simplifying complex phrases

To show how to write a book

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is jargon?

Simple language used in everyday conversation

Slang used by teenagers

Specialized terms used in a specific field

Words that are easy to understand

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why should jargon be avoided in academic writing?

It makes the writing more engaging

It can alienate readers

It is too simple

It is not allowed in academic papers

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the risk of using jargon in communication with patients, as per the example given?

Patients will feel more informed

Patients will be confused or frustrated

Patients will appreciate the complexity

Patients will understand better

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