Academic Techniques

Academic writing avoids personal pronouns like “I” or “we.”

Which of these sources is MOST reliable for academic research?

The conclusion of a research paper should introduce new arguments and sources

Which of these is an example of plagiarism?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a scholarly source?

A research question should be based on a topic that already has a clear answer.

The significance section of an introduction explains the methods used in the study.

The research aim should always be broader than the research question.

In academic writing, the research problem should be clearly introduced before presenting the research aim.

Using bullet points is a common feature of formal academic writing.

Which verb is more appropriate in academic writing to express disagreement?

Which sentence shows proper synthesis of two sources?

Citations are only necessary for direct quotations.

You can use information from a source even if you don’t cite it, as long as you change the wording.

Where does a summary of your main findings go?

Why do we use citations in academic writing?

Which sentence uses appropriate academic tone?

Which of the following correctly lists the four key elements of an academic introduction in the proper order?

Plagiarism can happen even by accident.

In an introduction, it is acceptable to present the research question before clearly defining the research problem.

What is the main purpose of a literature review?

What is not included in introduction?

Which of the following best reflects an evaluative comment in a literature review?

Every source you paraphrase must still be cited.

Which part of an academic paper presents the main argument?