Writing Style and Conventions: Master the Art of Academic Writing

Question 1

Which characteristic is NOT essential in academic writing?

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Use of informal language

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Objectivity

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Clarity and precision

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Proper citation usage

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a crucial aspect of academic writing style?

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Creativity

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Clarity

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Conciseness

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Objectivity

Question 3

Which element is NOT characteristic of academic writing style?

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Figurative language and imagery

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Clarity and conciseness

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Objectivity and impartiality

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Formal and structured language

Question 4

Which of the following punctuation marks is used to introduce an exact quotation within a sentence?

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Quotation marks

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Apostrophe

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Comma

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Colon

Question 5

What is a key purpose of using the passive voice in academic writing?

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To shift the focus away from the agent performing the action.

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To make writing more concise and efficient.

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To maintain a consistent tense throughout the text.

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To avoid using first-person pronouns.

Question 6

Which type of writing style is characterized by objective language and a formal tone?

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Academic

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Journalistic

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Narrative

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Creative

Question 7

What is the primary function of a thesis statement in a research paper?

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To convey the main argument or claim of the paper.

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To summarize the key research findings.

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To provide an overview of the research methodology.

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To introduce the topic of the paper.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective academic writing?

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Lack of organization and clarity

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Well-supported claims

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Objectivity and neutrality

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Precision and conciseness

Question 9

What is the primary purpose of using in-text citations in academic writing?

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To acknowledge sources and prevent plagiarism.

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To add emphasis to important points.

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To provide additional information for readers.

Question 10

Which of the following citation styles is commonly employed in the social sciences?

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APA

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Chicago

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MLA

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Harvard

Question 11

What is the key distinction between a scientific hypothesis and theory?

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A hypothesis is a testable explanation, while a theory is a well-supported explanation of a broad range of observations.

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A hypothesis is a specific prediction, while a theory is a general statement.

Question 12

What is the primary purpose of peer review in academic publishing?

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To ensure the quality, validity, and originality of research.

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To foster collaboration among researchers.

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To accelerate the publication process.

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the characteristic features of academic writing style?

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Objective, formal, and precise

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Conversational, anecdotal, and personal

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Descriptive, emotional, and expressive

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Subjective, informal, and figurative

Question 14

In academic writing, which tense is typically used when discussing events that occurred in the past?

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Past tense

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Future tense

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Present continuous tense

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Present perfect tense

Question 15

What is the primary purpose of using transition words in academic writing?

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To create a logical flow of ideas and enhance cohesion

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To emphasize important points

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To provide examples

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To introduce new topics

Question 16

When citing sources using the American Psychological Association (APA) style, the correct order of information is:

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Author, year, title, journal, volume, pages

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Journal, volume, author, title, year

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Title, year, author, journal, pages

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Pages, year, journal, author, title

Question 17

What is the primary reason for using headings and subheadings in a research paper?

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To improve organization and readability

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To highlight important keywords

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To create a table of contents

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To provide additional information

Question 18

Which of the following font styles is generally not recommended for academic writing?

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Comic Sans MS

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Arial

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Calibri

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Times New Roman

Question 19

When directly quoting a source in academic writing, which of the following is the correct way to acknowledge it?

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Use quotation marks and cite the source in parentheses

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Cite the source in parentheses only

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Use quotation marks only

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an effective writing style?

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Overuse of technical jargon

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Clarity

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Conciseness

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Precision

Question 21

Which citation style is most commonly used in social sciences research?

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APA style

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Harvard style

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MLA style

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Chicago style

Question 22

Which of the following frequently causes ambiguity in writing?

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Vague language

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Incorrect punctuation

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Use of slang

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Short sentences

Question 23

When using a colon (:), where should it be placed?

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After an independent clause introducing a list or explanation

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Before a dependent clause

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After a comma

Question 24

What is a primary benefit of using active voice in writing?

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Enhances clarity and strengthens verbs

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Eliminates the need for pronouns

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Reduces word count

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Makes writing more formal

Question 25

Which writing tone is characterized by formality and objectivity?

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Academic

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Conversational

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Persuasive

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Emotional

Question 26

What is the recommended length for sentences in academic writing?

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15-25 words

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30-40 words

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Over 50 words

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5-10 words

Question 27

Which of the following is a characteristic of effective academic writing?

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Concise sentences

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Grammatical errors

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Informal language

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Subjective opinions

Question 28

Which of the following is the correct format for a parenthetical citation in MLA style?

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(Author's Last Name Page Number)

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(Author's Name Page Number)

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[Author's Name Page Number]

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[Author's Last Name Page Number]

Question 29

What is the main difference between a literature review and a research proposal?

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Literature reviews summarize existing research, while research proposals outline a plan for original research.

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Literature reviews focus on theoretical perspectives, while research proposals focus on empirical data.

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Literature reviews are longer than research proposals.

Question 30

What is the purpose of using transitions in academic writing?

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To guide readers smoothly through the text

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To show cause and effect

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To break up long paragraphs

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To emphasize important points

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT a consideration when choosing a research topic?

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Personal curiosity alone

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Feasibility of the research

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Significance of the topic

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Availability of resources

Question 32

What is the primary purpose of an abstract in a research paper?

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To provide a concise summary of the research

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To present the full results of the study

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To convince readers to read the entire paper

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To acknowledge funding sources

Question 33

Which of the following is a common citation style used in the humanities?

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MLA

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Harvard

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Chicago

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APA

Question 34

What is the purpose of using headings and subheadings in academic writing?

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To improve organization and readability

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To avoid repetition

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To add visual appeal

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To make the paper look more professional

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective academic writing style?

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Vague language

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Conciseness

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Formal tone

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Objectivity

Question 36

When using APA format, the title page should include:

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Running head and page number

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Table of contents and abstract

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References and page number

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Abstract and references

Question 37

When writing a summary, it is important to:

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Rephrase the original source, without changing the meaning

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Include the author's personal opinion

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Quote the source directly

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Use slang and informal language

Question 38

When using the Chicago Manual of Style, footnotes are indicated in the text with:

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Superscript numbers

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Parentheses

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Asterisks

Question 39

When paraphrasing a source, it is important to:

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Change the sentence structure and vocabulary, while retaining the original meaning

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Summarize the main idea briefly

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Use the exact same words as the original

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Quote the source directly

Question 40

Which of the following is a principle of good writing style?

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Objectivity and accuracy

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Overuse of jargon

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Vague and ambiguous language

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Unorganized structure

Question 41

When writing in an academic style, which of the following should be used?

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Formal language

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Personal anecdotes

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Colloquial expressions

Question 42

Which punctuation mark is used to indicate a pause or separation in a sentence?

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Comma

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Colon

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Semicolon

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Exclamation mark

Question 43

Which of the following is an example of biased language?

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Using stereotypes or generalizations about certain groups

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Avoiding technical jargon

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Using active voice

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Providing specific examples

Question 44

Which of the following is an advantage of using headings and subheadings in writing?

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Improved organization and reader comprehension

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Enhanced creativity

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Elimination of unnecessary details

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Reduced writing time

Question 45

The use of transition words and phrases can:

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Connect ideas and improve the flow of writing

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Make writing more complex

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Replace conjunctions entirely

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Shorten the length of sentences

Question 46

Which of the following is NOT a common type of writing style?

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Telegraphic style

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Narrative style

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Expository style

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Persuasive style

Question 47

When editing a piece of writing, it is important to:

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Check for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and clarity

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Avoid seeking feedback

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Ignore the reader's perspective

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Focus solely on the content

Question 48

Which of the following is NOT a core element of academic writing style?

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Casual language and conversational tone

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Clarity and precision

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Formal language and structure

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Objectivity and neutrality

Question 49

Which citation style is commonly associated with research in the social sciences?

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APA (American Psychological Association)

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Turabian

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Chicago Manual of Style

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MLA (Modern Language Association)

Question 50

Which punctuation mark is used to introduce a nonessential, or parenthetical, statement in a sentence?

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Commas

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Colons

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Semicolons

Question 51

The phrase 'moreover' is an example of a:

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Transitional expression

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Supporting evidence

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Thesis statement

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Citation

Question 52

Which of the following is a characteristic of well-written academic prose?

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Clear and concise organization

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Extensive use of figurative language and jargon

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Emotional appeals and personal anecdotes

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Lack of a clear thesis statement

Question 53

When directly quoting a source in an academic paper, the page number should be included:

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In parentheses at the end of the quotation

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In a footnote or endnote

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At the beginning of the quotation

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In the body of the paragraph before the quotation

Question 54

Which of the following is considered a form of plagiarism?

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Submitting work that is partially or entirely copied from another source without proper attribution

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Using a writing style or format that is similar to another author's work

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Paraphrasing or summarizing someone else's ideas with proper citation

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Criticizing or disagreeing with someone else's research or ideas

Question 55

The abbreviation 'et al.' is commonly used in citations to indicate:

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Other authors

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The publication year

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The total number of pages in the source

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The author's full name

Question 56

Which of the following writing styles is most appropriate for an academic dissertation or thesis?

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Formal, objective, and analytical

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Persuasive, argumentative, and emotional

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Creative, imaginative, and literary

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Informal, conversational, and subjective