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What is the main purpose of using in-text citations in academic writing?

To give credit to the sources of information and ideas used in the text.

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What is an 'collocation'?

A pair or group of words that are commonly used together in writing. (Fast food, pay attention, save time)

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Take 15 points!

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Go to first place!

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Lose 15 points!

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Reset all scores!

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Swap points!

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fairy

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Lose 25 points!

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What's my name?

Chris Schmidt

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What is the difference between subjective and objective writing?

Subjective writing is influenced by personal feelings or opinions, while objective writing is fact-based and unbiased.

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What should an effective conclusion in an academic essay do?

Summarize the main points, restate the thesis in a new way, and provide a closing thought or call to action.

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How old am I?

28 (29 next month!)

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In academic writing, what is the term for using someone else's work or ideas without proper acknowledgment?

Plagiarism

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What is the significance of using transition words/connectors/cohesive devices in academic writing?

They help to connect ideas and improve the flow of the writing. They organize our writing and signal to readers important turning points in the writing

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What does the term 'synthesis' mean in the context of academic writing?

Combining ideas from different sources to create a new understanding

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Why is it important to use formal language in academic writing?

To maintain objectivity, clarity, and a professional tone.

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What is the purpose of a 'counterargument' in academic writing?

To acknowledge and address opposing viewpoints, demonstrating thorough consideration of the topic.

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What is the main difference between an abstract and an introduction in a research paper?

An abstract summarizes the entire paper, while an introduction sets the stage for the content.

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What two pieces of information do you need to include in an intext citation?

1. author's last name 2. year of publication

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