Principles of Academic Writing

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Instructions: Read the sentences below. Identify whether each statement is True or False in reference to the principles in academic writing. Write your answer on the space provided before each number.
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Question 1

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Academic writing is impersonal and objective when there is a direct reference to people or feelings rather than objects, facts, and ideas.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 2

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Casual or conversational language such as contractions or informal vocabulary should be avoided when writing academic essays.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 3

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Inserting writer’s personal opinion makes an essay unacademic.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 4

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Academic writing requires clearly stated arguments supported by carefully analysed evidence to promote balance presentation of views.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 5

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Unacademic essays usually have longer paragraphs in the main body compared to the academic ones.
Answer
  • True
  • False
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