L4 Acad Writing

• What is academic writing?

  It is the process of writing analytically to present information clearly.
• What is the purpose of breaking down ideas in academic writing?

  To present information that depicts a clear understanding of a subject.
• How should ideas be presented in academic writing?

  In a rational, organized, systematic, reasonable, and logical way.
• What are the characteristics of academic writing?

  • Planned and focused
  • Structured and coherent
  • Evidenced with references
  • Formal in tone and style
• Name two types of documents where academic writing is used.

  Essays and research reports.
• What is an abstract in academic writing?

  It is a short summary of a long document.
• What are the four types of academic writing?

  1. Expository
  2. Narrative
  3. Descriptive
  4. Argumentative
• What is the purpose of an expository paper?

  To explain, discuss, or inform the audience about a topic.
• What is a key feature of a narrative paper?

  It tells a story and paints a vivid image using various writing techniques.
• What should a descriptive essay focus on?

  Describing an experience, character, object, or state of mind.
• What is the primary objective of an argumentative essay?

  To establish and defend a point of view using logical arguments and examples.
• Who is the typical audience for academic writing?

  Professors, classmates, and other academics assessing the work.
• What tone should academic writing maintain?

  A formal academic tone, free of clichés and slang.
• Why should generalizations be avoided in academic writing?

  Because strong evidence should support claims rather than vague statements.
• What is the importance of sentence structure in academic writing?

  It requires a higher level of sophistication and variety in sentence forms.
• What role do transitions play in academic writing?

  They help establish relationships between ideas and improve writing quality.
• How should you consider your audience's familiarity with the content?

  You should assess their background knowledge and adjust details accordingly.
• What are the main components of the structure of academic writing?

  1. Introduction

  • Overview of the topic
  • Narrowing the scope
  • Preparing the reader
  • Main points discussion

  1. Body

  • Developmental paragraphs
  • One main idea per paragraph
  • Logical progression

  1. Conclusion

  • Restating the thesis
  • Summarizing evidence
  • Final judgment on the subject
• What is the purpose of citing sources in academic writing?

  To provide evidence to support arguments and avoid personal opinions.
• How should quotations, paraphrases, and summaries be formatted?

  They must be clearly identified in the proper required formatting style.
• When should quotations and paraphrases be used in academic writing?

  At strategic places to support statements made in the writing.