Engl 01: Academic Reading, Writing, and Essay Development Practice Flashcards

A 30-card study set covering paragraph development, reading strategies, academic text characteristics, and writing conventions across Engl 01 Lessons 1, 2, and 3.

What is five-paragraph development in academic writing?

It is a method of organizing and structuring an essay or written piece into five distinct paragraphs, typically including an introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion.

What are the primary functions of a thesis statement in an academic essay?

Establishing the paper's purpose, stating your position on the topic, guiding the reader through your argument, and keeping your writing focused.

According to the sample essay on sustainable development, what three main ideas support the thesis statement?

Preserving the environment, ensuring energy security, and fostering economic growth.

How is a topic sentence defined in relation to a paragraph?

It is the first sentence of a paragraph that introduces the main idea of that paragraph, serving as a mini-thesis statement for it.

Where can a topic sentence be positioned within a paragraph?

It can be located in the beginning, middle, or last part of a paragraph.

In the sample essay, what specific energy-efficient technologies and renewable sources are cited in Paragraph 2?

LED lighting, smart appliances, solar power, and wind power.

According to Paragraph 3 of the sample essay, why do renewable energy sources offer a more secure energy supply than coal and oil?

Traditional sources like coal and oil are finite and subject to geopolitical tensions, whereas renewable energy sources are abundant and widely distributed.

How does adopting energy-efficient practices foster economic growth according to Paragraph 4 of the sample essay?

They help businesses reduce operational costs, which frees up resources for investment and expansion.

What should a thesis statement contain for a five-paragraph paper?

It should have three main ideas or main points specifically laid out in the exact order you want to discuss them.

What are main ideas in writing, and how are they developed in longer essays?

Main ideas are the key points or central concepts of a piece of writing; in longer essays, each main idea is typically developed in its own body paragraph.

What are the three general purposes of reading identified in Lesson 1?

To be informed, to be entertained, and to be persuaded.

What does the acronym BDA stand for in reading strategies?

Before, During, and After Reading.

What activities are recommended during the Before Reading stage of the BDA strategy?

Activating prior knowledge, making predictions, setting a purpose for reading, previewing the chapter, and front-loading vocabulary.

What does the acronym KWL stand for?

Know, Want, and Learned.

What occurs in the What I Learned step of the KWL strategy?

During or after reading, you answer the questions from the 'What I Want to Know' section and record the new information learned.

What are the five steps of the SQ3R strategy?

Survey, Question, Read, Recite, and Review.

What are four reasons for reading academic texts specifically?

To get information (facts, data), to understand ideas or theories, to understand the author's viewpoint, and to support your own views using citations.

During which phase of the BDA strategy should a reader highlight selectively and use context clues?

During Reading.

What six general features characterize academic writing language?

Complex, formal, objective, explicit, hedged, and responsible.

What four main types of academic writing are categorized in Lesson 2?

Descriptive, Analytical, Persuasive, and Critical academic writing.

What are the rules regarding contractions and phrasal verbs in formal academic writing?

Contractions and informal or colloquial phrasal verbs should be strictly avoided in formal academic writing.

How should abbreviations be properly introduced in academic writing to avoid ambiguity?

Provide the full term or phrase on first mention, followed by the abbreviation in parentheses if it will be used frequently in the text.

According to APA style guidelines, which verb tense should be used to describe the results of a study?

Past tense.

Which verb tense should be used when discussing the implications of research results and presenting conclusions?

Present tense.

How can writers avoid sexist language and gender stereotypes when referring to an unnamed individual?

By using plural pronouns like 'they' or 'them' referring to a plural antecedent (e.g., 'people' or 'students'), or using gender-neutral phrasing.

Why is hedging or cautious language necessary in academic writing?

Because evidence is rarely exhaustive, study findings are seldom conclusive, knowledge can change as new discoveries are made, and data is open to various interpretations.

What formal academic alternatives should be used instead of the phrasal verbs check out and set up?

Use 'examine', 'investigate', or 'explore' instead of 'check out', and 'establish' or 'create' instead of 'set up'.

What is the recommended verb tense for writing a research proposal?

Future tense.

According to Lesson 2, which Sustainable Development Goal is directly supported by using gender-fair language in academic writing?

SDG 5: Gender Equality.

What are reporting verbs in academic writing, and what purpose do they serve?

Reporting verbs (such as 'explains', 'suggests', 'claims', and 'demonstrates') are used to integrate citations and present original source ideas in your writing.