Academic Writing Techniques and Strategies

The video tutorial teaches how to write an argumentative essay with an objective tone. It covers the writing process, focusing on editing for point of view to suit an academic audience. The lesson emphasizes the importance of using third person to strengthen arguments and provides practical examples of revising essays to remove first-person language.

What is the main focus of this lesson?

• Writing a creative story

• Editing for point of view to achieve an objective tone

• Understanding poetic devices

• Learning to write in first-person

Which stage of the writing process is emphasized in this lesson?

• Drafting and revising

• Generating and planning

• Reading and analyzing

• Editing and publishing

Why is it important to avoid first-person voice in an argumentative essay?

• It is more engaging for the reader

• It weakens the argument by relying on personal opinion

• It allows for more creative expression

• It makes the essay more personal

What is a common mistake writers make in argumentative essays?

• Writing in a formal tone

• Relying on personal opinion instead of evidence

• Using complex vocabulary

• Using too many sources

In the sample essay, which voice was identified as needing revision?

• First-person

• Third-person

• Passive voice

• Second-person

How should the phrase 'I read' be revised for an objective tone?

• The author reads

• Reading is done

• In the work by Dubois

• Dubois outlines

What is the benefit of using third-person voice in an academic essay?

• It allows for more creative expression

• It simplifies the writing process

• It strengthens the argument with evidence

• It makes the essay more personal

What should be the focus when revising an essay for an academic audience?

• Using informal language

• Using first-person voice

• Including personal anecdotes

• Addressing the audience appropriately

What is the final step in the writing process before publishing?

• Planning

• Drafting

• Revising

• Editing

What was the main lesson learned about writing in an objective tone?

• Using first-person voice is essential

• Personal opinions should dominate

• Informal language is preferred

• Editing for point of view is crucial