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NBT Writing Skills & Essay Composition 3 Flashcards

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  1. A student plagiarises by copying three sentences from a source without citation. Which academic principle does this violate?

    Answer: Academic integrity requires acknowledging all sources

    Academic integrity requires acknowledging all sources of ideas, data, and language. Copying without attribution — regardless of length — constitutes plagiarism and violates this fundamental principle.

  2. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

    Answer: Between you and me, the plan will fail.

    "Between" is a preposition and requires an object pronoun. The object pronouns are "you" and "me." "I" is a subject pronoun and is incorrect after a preposition.

  3. What does "coherence" mean in the context of essay writing?

    Answer: Ideas flowing logically and smoothly, with clear connections between sentences and paragraphs

    Coherence refers to the logical, smooth flow of ideas. A coherent essay uses clear transitions, consistent pronoun reference, and logical sequencing so that each sentence and paragraph connects meaningfully to the next.

  4. A student is writing a formal argument essay. Which of the following should they avoid?

    Answer: Using first person ("I believe") throughout

    Formal academic argument essays should maintain an objective tone. Overuse of first person ("I believe," "I think") shifts the essay to a personal opinion piece rather than an evidence-based academic argument.

  5. What is the function of in-text citation (referencing) in academic writing?

    Answer: It acknowledges the source of ideas, data, or quotes, and allows readers to find the original source

    In-text citations attribute ideas to their sources (avoiding plagiarism) and allow readers to locate and verify the original material. They are required for both direct quotes and paraphrased ideas.

  6. Which of the following best describes the PEEL paragraph structure?

    Answer: Point, Evidence, Explain, Link

    PEEL stands for Point (topic sentence), Evidence (supporting information), Explain (how the evidence supports the point), Link (connection to the broader argument or next paragraph). It is a widely used academic writing structure.