Reliability of sources
What does the Purpose element of the CRAAP test evaluate?
The author’s reason for creating the text.
In Westminster–Harvard referencing, which part of a reference comes first?
The author’s surname and initials.
What is an argument in academic writing?
A set of claims supported by reasons and evidence.
What is the purpose of using self-mention (I argue that...)?
To show the writer's stance.
The statement that expresses personal belief or judgment and cannot be proven is called....
Opinion
What is the key difference between popular and scholarly sources?
The scholarly sources are reviewed by experts and include references.
Why is referencing important in academic work?
It gives credit to original authors and avoids plagiarism.
What are the features of an argument?
It should be contestable, specific, and interpretive.
Is the given statement True/ False?
A topic sentence should not include examples or evidence.
True
Because a topic sentence introduces the main idea, examples or evidence come later in the paragraph.
Why is it important to distinguish between fact and opinion?
It helps to analyse an argument critically and avoid accepting bias as truth.
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Narrow a search
What should be included when paraphrasing to avoid plagiarism?
A citation to the source.
What does academic stance mean?
Expressing ideas confidently and objectively in academic writing.
What is the purpose of writing a concluding sentence in a response paragraph?
To summarise the main idea and show how the writer’s position has been supported.
Is this a fact or an opinion?
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The statement is an Opinion because it expresses a judgment or viewpoint rather than a verifiable fact.
Is the given statement True or False?
Google Scholar provides access to scholarly and peer-reviewed materials.
True
What’s the main difference between summarizing and paraphrasing?
Summarizing condenses information; paraphrasing restates it in new words.
In academic argument, what do facts usually provide?
Evidence or support for a claim
In academic writing, these two types of statements are often combined to support and interpret arguments.
Facts and Opinion
What is the purpose of including both facts and opinions in an article?
To combine evidence and interpretation for a persuasive argument.
If an article uses emotional language and lacks evidence, what is it most likely to be?
Unreliable and subjective.
Which section of an academic paper lists full publication details for all cited sources?
Reference List
What does the acronym PEE stand for?
Point
Evidence
Explanation
What is the structure of a response paragraph?
Writer’s position on the author’s argument (agree/disagree)
Reasons to support the writer’s position
Evidence to support the claims
Concluding sentence
Which type of evidence is most persuasive in academic writing?
Empirical Evidence