BrainMass Quizzes Academic Writing This quiz will test a student's knowledge of academic writing. 1 Academic writing is clear, concise, precise, and bold. True False 2 When writing a thesis or essay your intention should be to ________________. Demonstrate your knowledge of the topic A and B None of the above 3 In order to ensure clarity and logic of the paper, you should include ____________. Introduction/Headings and subheadings Construct coherence through linking sentences Use transitions for smooth flowing presentation and guide the reader Create paragraphs that contain one main idea All the above 4 Jargon has an important place in academic writing. True False 5 Reading aloud allows you to check grammatical errors. True False 6 Grammatical errors include _____________________. Incorrect use of punctuation Inconsistency in the use of tense Use of preposition at the end of a sentence A, B and C None of the above 7 What type of sentence errors you should look for while proofreading your paper? Fragmented sentences Run-on sentences Too long sentences Too short sentences All of the above 8 Plagiarism is ________________. Use another author's words without proper citation Use another author's ideas without proper citation Falsify data Use the precise words of a source without quotation marks or indentation All of the above 9 Academic writing is informal writing. True False 10 It is best to use active voice rather than passive voice in your writing. True False Submit Quiz
