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

Answer

Addressing counterarguments shows intellectual honesty and strengthens an essay by demonstrating the writer has considered and can refute opposing views.

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

Answer

Plagiarism is the use of another's intellectual property—words, ideas, or data—without proper attribution, and is a serious academic integrity violation.

Question 3

What is the 'rhetorical triangle' in composition theory?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Aristotle's rhetorical triangle describes the three persuasive appeals—ethos, pathos, and logos—that writers use to communicate effectively with an audience.

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

Answer

Peer-reviewed (refereed) sources have undergone expert evaluation by scholars in the relevant field, ensuring academic rigor and credibility.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Revision is a higher-order process focused on improving the substance, logic, structure, and clarity of an essay, distinct from surface-level proofreading.

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BA Critical Thinking and Academic Writing 2