What does TEEL stand for?

Topic, Explanation, Evidence, Link

What is a hanging indent?

Second and following lines indented

What is a 'funnel introduction'?

Starts broad, narrows to thesis

Which is an example of hedging language?

It appears social media increases anxiety

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Test your knowledge on key concepts and techniques in academic writing, from thesis statements to referencing styles and more.

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1
Which style uses 'et al.'?
Harvard
APA
Chicago
MLA
2
What is the main purpose of a thesis statement?
State main argument
Explain topic sentences
Provide background info
List all sources
3
Why avoid rhetorical questions in formal writing?
They are too direct
They are too simple
They are informal
They are too complex
4
Correct in-text citation for paraphrase in APA7?
Smith (2021, p. 12)
(Smith, 2021, p. 12)
(Smith, 2021)
(Smith 2021)
5
In which week did we review CRAAP?
Week 6
Week 5
Week 8
Week 10
6
What referencing style is used in this course?
APA 7th edition
Chicago
Harvard
MLA
7
What does TEEL stand for?
Thesis, Explanation, Example, Link
Topic, Evidence, Elaboration, Link
Topic, Explanation, Example, Link
Topic, Explanation, Evidence, Link
8
What is the purpose of hedging language?
To show uncertainty
To show confidence
To show certainty
To show doubt
9
Complete the sentence: TEEL helps in structuring...
References
Paragraphs
Introductions
Conclusions
10
What is the final part of an essay?
References
Conclusion
Introduction
Body
11
Where is a hanging indent used?
Body text
References
Headings
Footnotes
12
True or false: A thesis statement lists all sources
False
True
13
What is a hanging indent?
Citation for interviews
All lines indented
Only first line indented
Second and following lines indented
14
What is a 'funnel introduction'?
Tool for referencing
Summarising sources
Starts broad, narrows to thesis
Type of body paragraph
15
How does a funnel introduction start?
Broad
Detailed
Narrow
Specific
16
What should a conclusion never include?
New evidence
Rephrased thesis
Summary of main points
Final comment
17
Which is NOT a formal writing feature?
Using rhetorical questions
Avoiding contractions
Objective tone
Formal vocabulary
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Which is an example of hedging language?
Social media causes anxiety without doubt
It appears social media increases anxiety
Social media definitely increases anxiety
No debate social media causes anxiety

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