Passive Voice
What is the primary reason for using the passive voice instead of the active voice?
When the action is more important than the doer of the action.
What are the two main parts of APA 7th referencing?
In-text referencing (citations) and a reference list.
What are the two main factors that designers consider when creating a product?
Functionality and aesthetics.
What are the three main parts of an academic presentation?
Introduction, body, and conclusion.
What is the name of the famous red rock formation in Australia that is sacred to Indigenous Australians?
Uluru
Identify the passive sentence from the options below:
A) Someone stole my phone.
B) The phone was stolen.
C) She wrote a book.
D) We deliver packages daily.
B) The phone was stolen.
Which of the following is the correct in-text citation for a paraphrased idea from a 2020 article by Smith on page 25?
A) (Smith 2020, p.25)
B) (Smith, 2020, p.25)
C) (Smith et al., 2020)
D) (Smith: 2020:25)
B) (Smith, 2020, p.25)
What design-related term refers to smooth, elegant, and streamlined appearances?
Sleek.
Which of the following is an example of formal language suitable for an academic presentation?
A) "Hey everyone, let’s talk about something cool today!"
B) "Good morning, today’s discussion will focus on..."
C) "Guys, you won’t believe this, but..."
D) "So, like, I think that…"
B) "Good morning, today’s discussion will focus on..."
If an Aussie invites you for a "barbie", what are they asking you to join?
A barbecue (BBQ), where people cook and eat food outdoors!
Convert this active sentence into passive voice:
We have delivered many flowers this week.
Many flowers have been delivered this week.
When using a direct quotation, what two things must you include in the in-text citation that are not always required for a paraphrase?
Quotation marks "" and the page number (e.g., "quoted text" (Smith, 2020, p.25)).
What is food design?
A) A field that focuses only on how food is packaged.
B) The study of how food is cooked at different temperatures.
C) A sub-discipline of product design that includes food creation, packaging, presentation, and preservation.
D) The science of adding artificial flavors to food.
C) A sub-discipline of product design that includes food creation, packaging, presentation, and preservation.
Why is it important to include transition words (e.g., first of all, furthermore, in contrast, to conclude) in a presentation?
To help the audience follow the structure and flow of ideas clearly.
What is the name of the unique Australian animal that lays eggs but is not a bird?
The platypus.
What is the error in this passive sentence?
Goods are been transporting with trucks.
"been" should be "being" → Goods are being transported with trucks.
What are two key formatting rules for an APA 7th edition reference list?
In 1984, Philippe Starck designed a new type of pasta for the brand Panzani. What was its main flaw?
It did not cook evenly.
Which of the following is the best way to introduce a summarized source in an academic presentation?
A) "Smith (2021) states that..."
B) "I found this on Google and it seems important."
C) "There’s this article that says..."
D) "So basically, someone wrote about this somewhere."
A) "Smith (2021) states that..."
What is Jayse's favourite animal?
Hedgehog
What is the correct passive form of this sentence in the past continuous tense?
Mum was cooking dinner when I arrived.
Dinner was being cooked by Mum when I arrived.
Identify the mistake in this APA reference entry:
Smith, John. 2021. The Importance of Urban Design. Oxford University Press.
Which type of design focuses on creating spaces where people eat, such as restaurants and kitchens?
Food space design.
What are the two key functions of the conclusion in an academic presentation?
To summarize the main points and provide a sense of closure.
What is Jayse's hometown?
Bonus point: Name 2 things from that city?
Canberra
Bonus: Parliament House, The Australian War Memorial, The National Library, The National Art Gallery, QUESTACON, The High Court, The National Botanic Garden, Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, Lake Burley Griffin, Telstra Tower, The National Carillon