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WorksheetsWeek 4 Activity
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
It is important to prove that my arguments are true in my essay.
a)
True
b)
False
2.
It is important to have strong arguments in my essay.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
My arguments will be based on:
a)
information and ideas of academic researchers
b)
Wikipedia.org
c)
http://hk.apple.nextmedia.com/
d)
logical fallacies
4.
After getting some topic ideas, my next step is to:
a)
Email the teacher to check the topic
b)
Search using the topic keywords to find journal articles
5.
The tone of my essay will be:
a)
cautious and hedged
b)
certain and boosted
6.
Select the sentence which is more appropriate for academic writing:
a)
The arguments prove that LASIK surgery is completely dangerous.
b)
The arguments convincingly suggest that LASIK surgery may not be as safe as previously thought.
7.
Common hedging modals include:
a)
"shall" and "ought to"
b)
"must" and "will"
c)
"might" and "may"
d)
"should" and "shouldn't"
8.
Avoid these "boosting" words:
a)
"absolutely" and "certainly"
b)
"proof" and "prove"
c)
"facts" and "truth"
d)
all of the above
9.
Citation and referencing is important because:
a)
It is often a grading criteria at university.
b)
Plagiarism can result in suspension from university and other penalties.
c)
Distinguishing your ideas from others is important in academia.
d)
All of the above.
10.
Select the correct citation:
a)
Fong and Ng conclude that taekwondo can improve flexibility (2011).
b)
According to Fong and Ng (2011), they conclude that taekwondo can improve flexibility.
c)
Fong & Ng (2011) conclude that taekwondo can improve flexibility.
d)
Fong and Ng (2011) conclude that taekwondo can improve flexibility.
11.
Integral citations are used to highlight the author and the author's research or position.
a)
True
b)
False
12.
Non-integral citations are used when providing data, facts, and more general information.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
My essay will likely have more integral citations than non-integral citations.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
Paraphrasing is important because:
a)
It shows that you understand the articles you have read.
b)
It is expected in academic writing.
c)
Using quotes instead of paraphrasing is considered "lazy" and can reduce your grade.
d)
All of the above.
15.
"et al." means:
a)
I ate it all.
b)
For example
c)
ET phone home
d)
and others
16.
In my essay, I should reference:
a)
every sentence
b)
a few sentences
c)
all information and ideas from other sources
d)
nothing (YOLO)
17.
In my essay, I should NOT reference:
a)
topic sentences
b)
the thesis statement
c)
my own arguments and ideas
d)
all of the above
18.
a)
G-Dragon is definitely Korean.
b)
G-Dragon might be Korean.
19.
a)
I will definitely submit the Essay Proposal ASAP (and by October 8 at the laaaaatest!)
b)
I will procrastinate until the last minute to do my research.
20.
a)
I will read the Student Information Handout for the requirements of the Draft Essay.
b)
I will ignore the requirements for the Draft Essay.
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