CAEL Writing: Paragraph Structure and Coherence 3

Question 1

In academic paragraph writing, what is 'thematic progression'?

Accepted Answer

The way information builds from sentence to sentence, connecting known and new information

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The use of the same theme in every paragraph of an essay

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Writing each paragraph in chronological order

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Repeating key vocabulary from the thesis in every sentence

Question 2

What is 'signposting' in academic writing?

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Using language that explicitly guides the reader through the structure and direction of the text

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Using bullet points to list all main arguments

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Citing sources at the end of every sentence

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Bolding key terms throughout the essay

Question 3

Which type of paragraph organization presents the most important supporting point first, followed by progressively less important points?

Accepted Answer

Order of importance (inverted pyramid)

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Chronological order

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Problem-solution order

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Cause-and-effect order

Question 4

In a CAEL extended writing response, what should immediately follow a piece of evidence or a quoted idea?

Accepted Answer

Analysis or commentary explaining how the evidence supports the argument

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A new topic sentence for the next paragraph

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A direct personal anecdote

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Another piece of evidence without explanation

Question 5

Which of the following sentences uses hedging language appropriately?

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Remote work appears to improve productivity for many employees, though individual results may vary.

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Remote work definitely eliminates all productivity challenges for every employee.

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Remote work does not affect productivity in any way.

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Remote work is the only solution to workplace inefficiency.

Question 6

What does it mean for an academic paragraph to 'develop' its topic sentence?

Accepted Answer

To follow the topic sentence with evidence, examples, and analysis that explain and support it

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To rewrite the topic sentence three times using different words

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To introduce several new topics related to the subject area

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To extend the paragraph to at least 300 words regardless of content

Question 7

Which of the following transition phrases is most appropriate for introducing a conclusion or final summary in an academic essay?

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In light of the above

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In contrast

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For instance

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As previously mentioned