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WorksheetsEDU 358 Scholarly Writing
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Academic writing is _____
The process of breaking down ideas.
About what you think and what evidence has contributed to that thinking.
Using deductive reasoning, formal voice, and avoiding slang and colloquialism.
All of the answers are correct.
What is the shortest one-sentence description of your research paper (that immediately captures the attention of your readers)?
title
hook
thesis statement
summary
Any work of art, such as a novel, play, painting, or musical composition, is a _____ source.
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
None of the Above
Story and metaphor allow an author to introduce complex ideas in an easier way?
False
True
Diagrams enable an author to introduce complex ideas in an easier way?
False
True
In a university research paper, paraphrase is evidence.
True
False
When you paraphrase an author's ideas in your own words, you must enclose material with quotations marks.
False
True
Challenging the argument by addressing the position of someone who may not agree with you is called a _____.
warrant
dialogue
counterargument
argument turnback
What is the minimum number of counter-arguments that you need to write for your EDUC 358 paper?
4
2
1
3
A refutation demonstrates why the counterargument is wrong.
False
True
If you choose not to effectively refute potential opposing views, what is a possible outcome of your writing?
An incomplete outline for your argument.
A disorganized structure.
An unclear main idea.
Failing to convince a skeptical reader.
What is making a claim and supporting it using logic?
Dialogue
Scientific evidence
Argument
None of the answers are correct.
Making a claim and supporting it using feelings and emotions is called _____.
Bad writing
Persuasion
Weak argument
Scientific evidence
What is the significance of using emotion in the conclusion or last section of your paper?
Emotion is an effective way to increase a paper's word count.
It may help the reader to understand the writer's point of view.
Emotion is a useful tool in works of fiction, but not research papers.
Use of emotion is forbidden in the conclusion.
Which of the following is NOT good advice when searching for sources for your research paper?
Avoid Internet sites that are not run by legitimate, credible groups.
Have a clear idea of your persuasive essay topic.
Look for very old sources, as they are by far the most credible information of all.
Look for sources written by experts in their field or by reputable organizations.
Which answer choice correctly shows a journal citation in APA format?
Jameson, Jeremy. (2013, May 1). E-Leadership in higher education: The fifth “age” of educational technology research. British Journal of Educational Technology, 44(6), pp. 889-915. DOI: 10.1111/bjet.12103
Jameson, J. (2013). E-Leadership in higher education: The fifth “age” of educational technology research. British Journal of Educational Technology, 44(6), 889-915. DOI: 10.1111/bjet.12103
Jameson, Jeremy (May 1, 2013) E-Leadership in Higher Education: The Fifth “Age” of Educational Technology Research. British Journal of Educational Technology, 44(6), pages 889-915. DOI: 10.1111/bjet.12103
Jameson, J.(2013).E-Leadership in higher education:The fifth “age” of educational technology research.British Journal of Educational Technology, 44(6), pp. 889-915.
Why is the attention getter such an important element of the introductory paragraph?
Because it is the main argument of the essay.
Because the introductory paragraph is a thorough summary of all of the main points of the essay.
Because if the essay writer doesn't communicate their main idea in the first sentence, the reader will be lost and not understand anything in the essay.
Because if the essay writer cannot engage the reader, their message will most likely be lost (e.g., the reader might not continue reading).
When you try to improve your thesis statement, you should _____.
Make it more specific, based on the major points you've made in your paper
Move it so that it's the first sentence in your essay
Consider using a two-sentence thesis statement
Make it longer, to encompass all of your ideas
If you find that you've written more of a descriptive essay when you meant to write a persuasive research paper, you should _____.
go back and add persuasive statements and arguments throughout your essay
change the thesis of your essay
change the title of your essay
add a paragraph to explain why your essay has no arguments or counter-arguments
reorganize your body paragraphs
In which of the following scenarios is giving a brief analysis NOT ideal?
What you are writing is widely accepted scientific fact.
The reader (your target audience) already agrees with what you have to say.
What you are writing is controversial.
All of the above scenarios warrant a brief analysis.
The topic of your essay is somewhat controversial, but you want readers who disagree with your opinion to continue reading. Which of the following sentences would most likely encourage their continued attention?
Most people who haven't figured this out are downright ignorant and should know better.
While many disagree on this and their opinions must be respected, the most recent data may offer a new perspective.
Other opinions, while valid, fail to take three basic facts into account.
There comes a time when scientific findings have to be recognized as fact, regardless of individual beliefs.
Which of the following is NOT a way to practice self-assessment during writing your research paper?
Using rubrics
Keeping a journal or blog
Procrastinating or binge writing with no time for reflection
All answers are correct
Paula is self-editing one of her research papers. She knew that the should allocate at least 10-15% for editing so she had no time constraints. She also took a short break of 5-10 minutes to make a coffee and so that she could review her work from a fresh perspective. After an initial review, she read his entire essay aloud to see if the sentence structure and other elements sounded good. Which of the following would you advise Paula to make her self-editing more productive?
You don't need more than 5% of the total writing time allocated for reviewing and editing.
You shouldn't read your essay aloud, verbal and written communication are too different to be comparable.
You should never take a break; going away for 5-10 minutes will decrease your concentration and you will forget your main ideas.
None of the answers are correct.
When incorporating source material in your essay, you should _____
Use as few of your own words and ideas as possible.
Use nothing but quotations to make it clear that you're using authoritative sources.
Rely only on one source throughout the essay.
Use a combination of summarizing, paraphrasing, and quoting.
Don't rely just on your sources; you want to be the main voice of your research paper.
False
True
