Writing and Communication Skills Flashcards
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Which of the following best describes 'coherence' in writing?
Answer: Ideas are logically connected and flow smoothly from sentence to sentence and paragraph to paragraph
Coherence means the writing is logically organized and ideas flow naturally, making it easy for the reader to follow the argument.
When should you use a direct quotation rather than a paraphrase?
Answer: When the original wording is particularly powerful, precise, or distinctive
Direct quotations are best used when the exact wording of the source is important for its precision, rhetorical effect, or authority.
What is 'unity' in a paragraph?
Answer: Every sentence in the paragraph relates directly to and supports the topic sentence
A unified paragraph stays focused on a single idea stated in the topic sentence—every sentence must relate back to that central point.
Which of the following is an example of proper parallel structure in a sentence?
Answer: She enjoys reading, writing, and studying.
Parallel structure requires that items in a series use the same grammatical form; 'reading, writing, and studying' are all gerunds (-ing forms).
In the AQL writing section, which type of evidence is generally considered most credible?
Answer: Peer-reviewed research studies or government data
Peer-reviewed research and government data undergo rigorous review and verification, making them the most credible types of evidence for academic arguments.
What does 'citing sources' accomplish in academic writing?
Answer: It gives credit to original authors, allows readers to verify claims, and avoids plagiarism
Citing sources is an ethical requirement that credits original authors, supports the writer's credibility, and enables readers to locate and verify the original material.