BA Critical Thinking and Academic Writing 2

Question 1

What is a 'counterargument' and why is it important in academic writing?

Accepted Answer

An opposing view that the writer acknowledges and refutes to strengthen the argument

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A second thesis that replaces the first

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A list of sources that disagree with the topic

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The final section of a conclusion

Question 2

Which of the following best defines 'plagiarism' in a US academic context?

Accepted Answer

Presenting someone else's words or ideas as your own without attribution

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Quoting a source with a proper citation

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Paraphrasing a source and crediting the author

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Using your own previously submitted work in a new class

Question 3

What is the 'rhetorical triangle' in composition theory?

Accepted Answer

The relationship among ethos (credibility), pathos (emotion), and logos (logic)

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A geometric model for paragraph structure

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A three-part outline system for essays

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The APA format for citing three authors

Question 4

What distinguishes a 'peer-reviewed' source from a general internet source?

Accepted Answer

It has been evaluated by experts in the field before publication

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It was written by a student

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It is freely available online

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It has been cited more than 100 times

Question 5

In the writing process, what does 'revision' specifically involve?

Accepted Answer

Rethinking and restructuring ideas, arguments, and organization at a higher level

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Correcting only spelling and grammar errors

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Adding more quotations from sources

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Formatting the paper to meet length requirements

Question 6

What is an 'annotated bibliography'?

Accepted Answer

A list of sources each followed by a brief summary and evaluation

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A bibliography with sources listed in order of importance

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A list of sources with only author and date

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A bibliography that includes only primary sources