Academic Writing Concepts and Techniques

The video tutorial provides an overview of academic writing, discussing its formal style and purpose. It covers key features such as formality, objectivity, explicitness, and caution. Formality involves using formal language and avoiding colloquialisms. Objectivity requires impersonal writing, focusing on information rather than personal opinions. Explicitness ensures clarity through signaling words and proper citation. Caution involves using hedging to avoid sweeping generalizations. Examples and sample sentences illustrate these concepts, helping viewers understand the importance of each feature in academic writing.

What is one of the main benefits of academic writing?

• It encourages the use of informal language.

• It allows for creative expression.

• It focuses on personal opinions.

• It helps in analyzing and conveying understanding.

What is the general purpose of academic writing?

• To entertain the reader.

• To express personal opinions.

• To present information clearly.

• To use colloquial language.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a document that uses academic writing?

• Comic book

• Research paper

• Journal

• Conference paper

What does formality in academic writing involve?

• Using everyday language

• Using formal language and expanded forms

• Using personal pronouns

• Using rhetorical questions

Which of the following is an example of using formality in academic writing?

• Can't

• I've

• Will not

• Doesn't

What is objectivity in academic writing?

• Using emotive language

• Focusing on presented information

• Using personal pronouns

• Writing with personal opinions

How can objectivity be achieved in academic writing?

• By using personal pronouns

• By avoiding rhetorical questions

• By expressing personal biases

• By using emotive language

What is explicitness in academic writing?

• Using personal pronouns

• Using vague language

• Using signaling words to clarify relationships

• Avoiding the use of sources

Which of the following is a signaling word used for comparison?

• However

• Similarly

• Consequently

• Because

What is the purpose of caution in academic writing?

• To make sweeping generalizations

• To use hedging to avoid generalizations

• To use emotive language

• To express strong personal opinions