Academic Writing EH 1020- Unit I Quiz

Question 1 – Academic Writing EH 1020 Unit 1 Quiz

5 out of 5 points

Academic writing is a particular style of expression used by academic researchers only to produce precise, formal, and objective prose.

Selected Answer:

False

Correct Answer:

False

Response Feedback:

Academic writing is used by researchers and students.

Question 2

5 out of 5 points

In this course, you will write three academically sound research papers.

Selected Answer:

False

Correct Answer:

False

Response Feedback:

You will write only one paper in this course by building the paper in sections.

Question 3 – Academic Writing EH 1020 Unit 1 Quiz

5 out of 5 points

An opinion is a belief or judgment that rests on grounds insufficient to produce complete certainty.

Selected Answer:

True

Correct Answer:

True

Response Feedback:

An opinion is not based upon objectively measuring the data; it is based upon subjective preferences and belief.

Question 4

5 out of 5 points

The topic you choose for your paper does not matter because the paper for the course is informative.

Selected Answer:

False

Correct Answer:

False

Response Feedback:

You should choose a topic that is based upon a controversy so that you can write an argumentative paper.

Question 5

5 out of 5 points

Throughout this course, we will discuss both the technical and philosophical aspects of writing a large research paper.

Selected Answer:

True

Correct Answer:

True

Response Feedback:

It is important to understand both what we are doing and why we are doing it.

Question 6 – Academic Writing EH 1020 Unit 1 Quiz

5 out of 5 points

The first step to success in this course is to think about the undertaking in this course as a project.

Selected Answer:

True

Correct Answer:

True

Response Feedback:

This will be a long-term academic undertaking whereby you will finish items to aid in the completion of the final product—one research paper.

Question 7

5 out of 5 points

Which of the following is NOT true of a topic you choose?

Selected Answer:

You should choose a topic you already know well so you can easily give your opinion.

Correct Answer:

You should choose a topic you already know well so you can easily give your opinion.

Question 8

5 out of 5 points

You should AVOID topics that are:

Selected Answer:

Too broad or too subjective

Correct Answer:

Too broad or too subjective

Question 9 – Academic Writing EH 1020 Unit 1 Quiz

5 out of 5 points

The notion of “revisability” gives academics the freedom to:

Selected Answer:

make determinations based on the data they have at a given time.

Correct Answer:

make determinations based on the data they have at a given time.

Question 10 –
Academic Writing EH 1020 Unit 1 Quiz

5 out of 5 points

The purpose of academic writing is to:

Selected Answer:

build knowledge.

Correct Answer:

build knowledge.

Question 11

5 out of 5 points

Which of the following is NOT a sphere of influence?

Selected Answer:

Dance

Correct Answer:

Dance

Question 12

5 out of 5 points

What is relevant literature?

Selected Answer:

A body of knowledge around a topic

Correct Answer:

A body of knowledge around a topic

Question 13

5 out of 5 points

What are genres?

Selected Answer:

Genres are forms of writing that follow a set of conventions or expectations that convey a message to a particular audience using a devised structure, style, and content.

Correct Answer:

Genres are forms of writing that follow a set of conventions or expectations that convey a message to a particular audience using a devised structure, style, and content.