ENGLISH ACAD EXAM REVIEW

Which of the following best describes academic writing?

• Informal and conversational

• Objective, evidence-based, and formal

• Filled with personal anecdotes

• Meant for entertainment

The main purpose of academic writing is to:

• Entertain readers

• Express personal emotions

• Present and support ideas with evidence

• Tell a story

Which of the following phrases shows a formal tone?

• I guess this means...

• You know what I mean?

• It can therefore be concluded that...

• Honestly, I think...

Which of the following is not an example of academic writing?

• Thesis

• Research report

• Personal diary

• Term paper

The main idea of an academic text is usually found in the:

• First or last sentence of a paragraph

• Footnote section

• Author’s biography

• Reference list

Which part of an academic paper summarizes key findings and conclusions?

• Abstract

• Introduction

• Literature Review

• Body

The process of paraphrasing means:

• Copying the text word-for-word

• Restating information using your own words

• Deleting the author’s ideas

• Adding personal opinions only

Which of the following is a primary source?

• Newspaper article reviewing a film

• A novel

• Research paper about a novel

• A biography

Which of the following best defines academic honesty?

• Copying parts of another’s work

• Crediting sources properly and avoiding plagiarism

• Using personal blogs as sources

• Borrowing ideas without citation

Plagiarism is an offense because it:

• Shows creative paraphrasing

• Acknowledges the original author

• Steals intellectual property without credit

• Uses too many citations