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WorksheetsUCU104 Academic Writing & Information Literacy
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 30mins
Which of the following best defines a topic sentence?
A sentence that gives background information
A sentence that summarises the whole essay
A sentence that states the main idea of a paragraph
A sentence that introduces evidence
Which sentence is most suitable as a topic sentence for a paragraph about time management?
Many students like watching movies in the evening.
Time management is essential for success at university.
Studying is sometimes boring.
Libraries are usually quiet.
Which in-text citation is correctly formatted in APA style?
(Smith 2021)
(Smith, 2021)
(Smith: 2021)
(Smith – 2021)
When quoting directly from a source, you should:
Change the words slightly
Remove the quotation marks
Include quotation marks and a citation
Only mention the author in the reference list
Which of the following best describes paraphrasing?
Copying a sentence word for word
Summarising only the conclusion
Restating ideas in your own words while keeping the meaning
Writing your opinion about the source
A thesis statement usually appears in the
Conclusion
Body Paragraphs
Introduction
Reference List
Which of the following is an example of plagiarism?
Citing a book you read
Using your own ideas
Copying text from a website without acknowledging the author
Paraphrasing with a citation
Which source is most authoritative for academic research?
A personal blog
A Wikipedia page
A peer-reviewed journal article
A random social media post
What is the main purpose of academic writing?
To entertain the reader
To express personal feelings
To inform and argue using evidence
To tell stories
Which of the following is a primary source?
A textbook
A newspaper opinion column
A research report written by the original researcher
An encyclopedia article
Which sentence belongs in a concluding paragraph?
This essay will discuss the causes of climate change.
Climate change affects food security.
In conclusion, urgent action is needed to address climate change.
According to recent studies, emissions are rising.
What is the main role of evidence in academic writing?
To decorate the essay
To support claims and arguments
To replace the writer's opinion
To make the essay longer
Which of the following helps avoid plagiarism?
Copying more than one source
Using quotation marks and proper citations
Changing only a few words
Omitting the author’s name
Which is an example of a secondary source?
An interview transcript
A diary
A textbook analysing previous studies
An original survey dataset
When evaluating a source, you should check all EXCEPT:
Author’s qualifications
Date of publication
Relevance to your topic
The colour of the website background
Which of the following best describes an academic argument?
A personal opinion without evidence
A debate between two people
A claim supported with reasons and evidence
A story about experiences
A paragraph is coherent when it:
Has many long sentences
Follows a clear and logical flow of ideas
Contains only facts
Uses difficult vocabulary
What is the main purpose of a reference list?
To show the writer’s opinion
To list all sources cited in the text
To introduce the topic
To explain the conclusion
Which of the following is an example of bias in a source?
The author presents both sides of an issue
The author uses evidence from research
The author supports only one view without acknowledging others
The author cites many sources
Which signal phrase is most appropriate in academic writing?
“I think that…”
“It is obvious that…”
“According to Smith (2022)…”
“Everyone knows that…”
Which tool is best for finding scholarly articles?
Google Images
Wikipedia
Google Scholar
What does information literacy mainly involve?
Reading fast
Memorising facts
Finding, evaluating, and using information effectively
Writing long essays
Which of the following weakens an academic essay?
Clear thesis statement
Use of evidence
Emotional and exaggerated language
Logical organisation
What is a keyword in research?
A full sentence
A topic word used to search for information
A reference list entry
A quotation
Which of the following is an appropriate academic tone?
Casual and conversational
Emotional and dramatic
Formal and objective
Humorous and sarcastic
Which is the best way to narrow a research topic?
Make it more general
Add more ideas
Focus on a specific aspect
Remove all examples
Which sentence shows good integration of evidence?
Smith says many things about climate.
Climate change is bad (Smith, 2022).
According to Smith (2022), climate change threatens food security.
“Climate change threatens food security.”
A summary should:
Include all details
Focus only on examples
Present the main ideas briefly in your own words
Copy the original text
What is the purpose of editing in academic writing?
To change the topic
To check ideas and organisation
To correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation
To add references
Which of the following is NOT a credible academic source?
A peer-reviewed journal article
A university textbook
A government report
An anonymous online post
