1) What BEST describes 'academic writing'? a) It is a technique to write balanced, accurate, and professional assignments. b) It is an olf-fashioned way of writing. c) It is the manner of how university professors write. d) It is the writing the we find in textbooks. 2) A thesis statement is NOT... a) the main point of the essay b) a summary of your essay including the supporting details c) the main argument of the essay d) writer's stand or opinion of something + reasons 3) Which of the following sources are NOT credible for academic writing? a) Websites that end with .edu, or .gov b) Scholarly journals and books c) Blogs and social media posts d) D. Both A and C 4) What is the main difference of writing essays in high school and at University? a) Writing additional paragraphs b) Writing using elevated languages c) Writing in English d) Writing academically 5) What would the academic community will most likely look into? a) Proper grammar written in the essay b) Student's feelings and opinions c) A whole bunch of statistics and data d) Informed arguments written in the research paper 6) Writing academic papers requires deliberate, thorough and careful thought. Therefore, what should one do to achieve a well-crafted academic essay? a) One must depend on his/her own opinions alone. b) One must not consult the Internet for any sources. c) One must conduct a research on the topic at hand. d) One must depend highly on the Internet for easy information access. 7) All are steps in the writing process EXCEPT _______. a) Prewriting b) Publishing c) Proofreading d) Polishing 8) The MAIN difference between academic writing and normal writing is that academic writing: a) uses longer words b) tries to be precise and unbiased c) includes more technical jargons d) uses a more formal tone 9) Making careful notes is essential for: a) writing essays b) revising for exams c) writing all academic work d) making a research paper 10) An in-text citation (APA style - 7th edition; parenthical format) should look like: a) (Manton, 2008) b) (Richard Manton, 2008) c) (Manton, R. 2008) d) (Richard, 2008)

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