Writing: Paragraph Structure and Coherence Flashcards
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What does 'hedging language' accomplish in academic writing?
Answer: It qualifies statements to acknowledge uncertainty or limitations
Hedging language (e.g., 'may,' 'seems to,' 'suggests') qualifies claims to show appropriate academic caution and intellectual honesty.
Which of the following is an example of a discourse marker used to signal an additional point?
Answer: Moreover
'Moreover' is a discourse marker that signals the writer is adding another point that reinforces or extends the previous idea.
What is the function of a 'bridge sentence' between two paragraphs in an academic essay?
Answer: To provide a transition that connects the ending idea of one paragraph to the start of the next
A bridge sentence links the closing idea of one paragraph to the opening idea of the next, ensuring smooth flow and coherence between paragraphs.
In the context of CAEL writing tasks, what does 'synthesis' mean?
Answer: Combining ideas from multiple sources with your own analysis into a cohesive response
Synthesis involves integrating ideas from multiple sources (e.g., reading and listening passages) with one's own analysis to form a unified, original response.
Which sentence structure is most appropriate for academic writing?
Answer: A mix of simple, compound, and complex sentences for variety and precision
Effective academic writing uses a variety of sentence structures to express relationships between ideas clearly while maintaining reader engagement.
What is the difference between 'paraphrasing' and 'summarizing' in academic writing?
Answer: Paraphrasing restates a specific passage in your own words; summarizing condenses the main ideas of a longer text
Paraphrasing rewrites a specific passage in different words at similar length, while summarizing reduces a longer text to its essential main points.
Which of the following best illustrates a strong topic sentence for an academic paragraph about online learning?
Answer: Online learning offers significant flexibility, allowing students to manage their studies alongside work and family responsibilities.
This option presents a clear, specific controlling idea (flexibility and its benefits) that can be developed with evidence and analysis.