Guidelines for Using Numeric Form

The video tutorial explains when to use numeric form versus writing out numbers in academic writing. It outlines four main criteria: the length of the number, whether the number is a specific measurement or statistic, the frequency of numbers in a sentence, and clarity in writing. Each rule provides guidance on when to write out numbers or leave them in numeric form, emphasizing that these are general guidelines rather than strict rules.

What is the main challenge when using numbers in academic writing?

• Deciding when to use numeric form or write them out

• Avoiding the use of numbers altogether

• Ensuring numbers are always written in numeric form

• Finding the correct mathematical formula

According to the first rule, when should numbers be written out?

• When they are part of a mathematical equation

• When they are more than three words long

• When they are specific measurements

• When they are one or two words long

How should numbers between 21 and 99 be written?

• As a fraction

• As a single word

• With a hyphen

• In numeric form

What is the recommended way to express numbers over a million?

• Write them out completely

• Combine numbers and words

• Use only numeric form

• Use Roman numerals

When should numeric form be used according to the second rule?

• For numbers in a list

• For numbers that are easy to write out

• For specific measurements and statistics

• For general descriptions

Which of the following is an example of when to use numeric form?

• Explaining a concept

• Listing a date

• Describing a painting

• Writing a novel

Why might numeric form be preferred for addresses?

• They are always short

• They are specific and standardized

• They are not important

• They are difficult to write out

What does the third rule suggest about using numeric form?

• Use numeric form only for long numbers

• Use numeric form for numbers over 100

• Use numeric form when there are many numbers in a sentence

• Always write out numbers

What is a key consideration when deciding to write out numbers or use numeric form?

• The color of the text

• The frequency of numbers in a sentence

• The author's preference

• The type of document

How can clarity be achieved when two numbers are adjacent?

• By writing both numbers out

• By avoiding the use of numbers

• By mixing numeric and written forms

• By using numeric form for both