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English Ch.1
Academic, Professional & Formal Writing
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Academic writing - | A written form of reasoning or argument about a topic falling within a field of study |
| The Burkean parlor - | How all writing is a response to what others are already saying |
| The genres of research papers - | Analysis, Synthesis, Definition, Cause and effect, Policy, Annotated bibliography, Prospectus, & Thesis or dissertation |
| Conference papers - | A professional colloquia or symposia written accounts of their work |
| Academic essay - | A hybrid form of writing, at once presenting reasoned evidence as well as a point of view |
| Academic Writing Examples - | Narrative, Descriptive, Expository, & Persuasive |
| Which of the following techniques is acceptable for academic writing? | Third person point-of-view |
| In academic writing you must : State the main idea of each paragraph All of the answers are correct State your main idea clearly Use supporting examples and details to make complicated ideas easier to understand | All of the answers are correct |
| Academic writing uses: About what you think and what evidence has contributed to that thinking. All of the answers are correct The process of breaking down ideas Using deductive reasoning, formal voice, and third person point-of-view | All of the answers are correct |
| In order to actively participate in conversations in the academic community, you must: | Know, accept, and use the terms, values, and rules of academic discourse |
| Professional Writing - | A style of written communication used in a workplace environment that allows professionals to make informed decisions |
| Professional writing is most different from what other kind of writing? | Literary |
| Which of the following is not a purpose of professional writing? | To entertain |
| Where is professional writing used? | Workplace |
| What kind of tone does professional writing have? | Formal |
| Which of the following is not an example of professional writing? | Short story |
| Which of these is not a rule of formal writing? | If you can use one of two words, always choose the bigger word |
| Which perspective should formal writing be in? | Third-person perspective |
| Which type of writing is considered correct for all situations? | Neither formal nor informal writing is always the appropriate choice |
| Why should clichés be avoided in formal writing? | You should always use literal meanings in formal writing |
| Why is a thesis important to formal writing? | The thesis states a clear, specific purpose for your writing |
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