Academic Writing

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An expository essay is the same as an explanatory essay

1. True
2. True, but they are not essays
3. False

AWL, stands for

1. Active Writing Language
2. Academic Writing Language
3. Academic Word List
4. All Words to Learn

Why are academic papers Circular in their organisation?

1. You go round in circles
2. The end conclusion always includes the purpose stated in the beginning
3. You always have paragraphs
4. You always have evidence

A thesis statement can be a question.

1. Yes, as long as it is formal
2. No, it has to be a fact
3. No, it has to be a debatable statement

This is a good thesis statement:
"I would like to discuss the pros and cons of increasing retirement age."

1. Yes, it is good as you know what to expect
2. Yes, it is clear, but too informal
3. No, it is unclear and informal

A "thesis statement" is best stated at the end of the introduction

1. False, it should be the title
2. True, the intro leads to it.
3. False, it can be stated twice