ACADEMIC WRITING -B2 Level-Autumn Session

Pre-Test
Complete the following statements by choosing the appropriate given
word:

Academic writing is the … writing style used in colleges and universities.

informal

formal

both formal and informal

2.

Academic writing is what students are … to produce for classes and what professors and
academic researchers use to write scholarly materials.

expected

not expected

required

3.

Schools, colleges and universities require … writing style in certain classes.

academic

professional

objective

subjective
4.

Different types of academic writing include essays and …

novels

articles

reading responses

poems

5.

A formal … is always used in academic writing.

tone

capitalization

attitude

style

6.

In keeping with the formal tone, it is important to choose precise … that clearly conveys the
author‟s meaning.

objective

language

vocabulary

7.

Academic writing is usually written in … person point of view.

second

first

third

8.

Academic writing should be … logically in a linear, matter-of-fact fashion.

structured

organised

written

9.

Papers written in an academic style have at least … sections.

five

three

four

10.

Citation is … in academic writing.

important

insignificant

not required

Part 2
Problem

Sentence1,

Gli

The ability to write in an academic style is a fundamental skill for scholars who aim to share
their research and ideas with the academic community.
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Placed in: Sentence1
Items placed here: The ability to write in an academic style is a fundamental skill for scholars
who aim to share their research and ideas with the academic community.

Sentence 2,

In today's world, where publishing has become the currency of validation and success,
teaching academic writing skills has become essential.
,
Placed in: Sentence 2
Items placed here: In today's world, where publishing has become the currency of validation
and success, teaching academic writing skills has become essential.

Sentence 3,

Higher education teachers are encouraged to work closely with their peers to develop their
research projects into publishable papers, conference talks, and books.
,
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Items placed here: Higher education teachers are encouraged to work closely with their peers
to develop their research projects into publishable papers, conference talks, and books.

Sentence 4,

This requires a good command of academic English, which is essential for effective
communication with colleagues globally, and for publishing in international journals.
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Placed in: Sentence 4
Items placed here: This requires a good command of academic English, which is essential for
effective communication with colleagues globally, and for publishing in international
journals.

Sentence 5,

To accomplish this goal, it is imperative to enhance the English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
competencies of educators as they play a pivotal part in moulding the scholarly writing
abilities of their students.
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Items placed here: To accomplish this goal, it is imperative to enhance the English for
Academic Purposes (EAP) competencies of educators as they play a pivotal part in moulding
the scholarly writing abilities of their students.

Sentence 6,

By acquiring robust EAP skills, teachers can not only provide effective guidance to their
students but also make significant contributions to the scholarly domain by disseminating
their research in reputable academic journals.

Part3: Complete the passage with the appropriate missing words:

1-academic writing
2-accomplishments
3-EAP
4-productivity

. 5-visibility
6-mentorship
7-scholarly writing

Activity1
Question 1

Academic writing is a formal style used in

Scientific publications.

Higher education contexts.

Personal correspondence.

Commercials.

Question 2

Academic writing is

the process of sharing original research with other scholars.

a writing process that follows the same writing conventions as an everyday writing.
a writing process that has specific conventions in terms of style and structure.

a writing process that includes figurative language.

Question 3

Academic writing is characterised by

simplicity.

complexity.

structure.

all of the above.

Question 4

Accuracy in academic writing is a feature related to

grammar.

vocabulary.

pronunciation.

spelling.

Question 5

Objectivity is an important feature of academic writing achieved by

the use of evaluative adjectives.

the use of neutral words.

the emphasis on the author‟s point of view.

the emphasis on facts and arguments.

Question 6

Hedging in academic writing means

making strong statements.

using a lot of adjectives.

using cautious language.

all of the above.

Question 7

Academic writers are responsible and need to demonstrate

their personal positions towards their research topic.

evidence for the claims they make.

their understanding of the theories in their research field.

their disappointment with some theories in their research field.

Question 8

University teachers are required to

Produce different types of academic writing such as research papers and reviews.

use academic writing in their everyday communication.

know the different types of academic texts.

transform academic writing pieces to narratives.

Question 9

In Academic writing, research articles and book reviews have

a similar structure.

a different structure.

the same length (word count).

a different length.

Question 10

In Academic writing, Conference papers are

abstracts of already conducted research.

oral presentations in front of an audience.

written papers published in journals.

a combination of oral presentation and written documents published in proceedings.

Activity2
Question 1

Writing is an important form of …

Communication

Signs

Marks

Question 2

Good writers use different academic writing … to fit their purposes for writing.

Forms

Strate
Techniques

Question 3

The act of … is the founding brick of your academic writing.

Objectivity

Formality

Subjectivity

Question 4

Before writing it is often a rule of thumb to devote … of your time to research.

70%

75%

72%

Question 5

Start designing your writing by writing down your … roughly on paper.

Paragraphs

Suggestions

Thoughts

Question 6

When you write, bear in mind your audience and their …

Needs

Thoughts
Knowledge

Question 7

An abstract is an … part of all formal writing.

Thoughtful

Imperative

Long

Question 8

It is advised to use an … voice in formal writing.

Passive

Active

Dynamic

Question 9

Make a realistic time plan for your … of writing and stick to it.

Writings

Productions

Pieces

Question 10

Nothing disrupts productivity like an uncomfortable writing …

Space

Activity

Environment
Question 11

Good writers do not use different academic writing techniques to fit their purposes for
writing.

False

Question 12

To be formal you need to avoid standard terminology.

False

Question 13

To be formal you need to avoid impersonal style of writing that is free from any
conversational dialogues.

True

Question 14

You will have to skim through a few research papers when writing.

False

Question 15

Once you have gotten an idea, the next important best thing to do will be to start writing.

False

Activity3
Question 1

1. In academic writing, there should be the use of grandiose assertions and primacy claims
a. True

b. False

2. In academic writing; writers can use non-conventional and/or non-standard acronyms and
abbreviations.

a. True

b. False

3. Conciseness and consistency as characteristics of objectivity:

a. True

b. False

4.Using a mixture of complex and simple sentence structures to keep the reader engaged
ishighly recommended in academic writing.

a. True

b. False

5. It is not always true to use the formal tone in academic writing:

a. True

b. False

6. In academic writing, writers should use many tenses like the present tense, the future
andthe continuous form:

a. True

b. False

7. The best practice for writing clear and concise sentences in academic writing is to use
technical jargon to demonstrate your expertise.

a. True

b. False
8. The statement “The salient information with respect to this inquiry is that the person
inquestion has been previously confined” is a good example of a clear, simple sentence
inacademic writing:

a. True

b. False

9. Specific details are not important in academic writing because precision in language is not
always required.

a. True

b. False

10. Academic writing should shift in tenses frequently to keep the reader engaged.

a. True

b. False

Test of the Week 2

Question 1

Consider eleven pieces of advice from the list below. Indicate the five most important of them
for a writer of academic texts:

Use correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Write in an objective, neutral manner.

Accurately use the terminology of your discipline.

Ensure that your language is rich enough.

Write in an academic style, avoid colloquial language, jargon, and slang.

Arrange your ideas in a strict, logical order.

Pay special attention to the introduction of your text.

Incorporate visual support (tables, diagrammes, graphs) for your ideas.

Cite leading papers in your field.

Think about the general presentation (chapters, sections, paragraphs, etc.) of your text.

Pay special attention to the conclusion of your text.

Question 2

Read the list of features characterising academic writing, and indicate the five most prominent
in English academic writing :

Impersonal style of writing (i.e. without using the personal pronouns "I" or "we").

Intensive use of logical connectors (words like "therefore" or "however").

Heavy load of terminology and specialised jargon.

High degree of formal text structuring (i.e. division of the text into sections and subsections
with appropriate headings).

Tendency to cite and include in the lists of references the most recent publications in the field.

Frequent occurrence of phrases, which provide reference to the text itself (e.g. "This paper
discusses ...").

Use of long sentences with complicated grammar.

Strong emphasis on generalisations and highly theoretical issues.

Frequent use of footnotes and long remarks in parentheses.

Tendency to follow a certain pattern of textual organisation (e.g. problem-solution)

Question 3

Problem

Match the following guidelines related to the Do's and don‟ts (numbered statements represent
the don‟ts and lower case letters represent the Do's” :
1. Use complex, ambiguous wording., a. Use a clear, concise style while writing
academically.

2. Use informal language and vocabulary., d. Use formal language and vocabulary when
writing academically.

3. Use neutral wording. c. Use connectors and short phrases when writing academically.

4. Use technical terminology and general details., e. Use precise terminology and specific
details while writing academically.

5. Consistent use of the tenses., dropzone b. Use the proper tone while writing in an academic
setting.

Question 4

From the paragraph that follows, key terms were omitted and are replaced by numbers. Find
the right academic word that reflects a „do‟ or a „don‟t‟ characteristic :

(1) Missing word

Well-designed

(2) Missing word

standard

(3) Missing word

influent

(4) Missing word

accueacy

(5) Missing word

fluency

Problem

1-Abstract

2-Short

3-State

4-Literature

5-methodology

6-reader
7-reading

8-course

9-journey

10-academic

Activity4

Question 1

In … , the writer follows the impulses of their own mind, allowing thoughts and inspiration to
appear to them without premeditation.

a. Free-writing

b. Writing

c. Editing

d. Drafting

Question 2

When you draft (write), you need to … your ideas in an order that makes sense.

a. Classify

b. Organize

c. Put

d. Structure
Question 3

The writing demonstrates how analytically and ......your mind works.

a. Alarmingly

b. Deeply

c. Seriously

d. Critically

Question 4

When you elaborate on ideas, you … .

a. Explain further

b. Examine more

c. Stretch out

d. Detail down

Question 5

Drafting is where a writer should attempt to get a whole first version of their piece down
before any revising or … is done.

a. Editing

b. Rereading

c. Planning

d. Sharing

Question 6
Remember that when you draft you need to … editing.

a. Consider

b. Ignore

c. Think about

d. Forget about

Question 1

Even when you write a short note or a text on a mobile phone, you plan it first by thinking
about it in your head.

True

False

Question 2

When planning a new piece of writing, you need to think about what you are writing and for
how long the writing process will take.

True

False

Question 3

Lists are useful for jotting down and ordering the different points you want to cover in your
writing.

True

False

Question 4

Diagrams are a good diagrammatic ways of planning and organising your writing.
True

False

Question 5

Planning through diagrams take the forms of mind maps, spider diagrams, vertical charts,
Flow charts, and so on.

True

False

Question 6

A writing frame is a guide you can use when drafting your piece.

True

False

Question 7

0.5/0.5 points (graded)

Writing frame can be in the form of sticky notes, or charts, with prompts such as 'Who are
you writing to?'

True

False

Question 8

Planning is useful because it can help you organise your thoughts and prioritise the way you
present information.

True

False
Question 9

Planning enables you to work out a logical structure and end point for your writing before you
start the process.

True

False

Question 10

10. Drafting aims to plan rather than to produce a text.

True

False

Activity5
1. What is the main purpose of evaluation in academic writing?

A) To correct grammatical errors

B) To determine the target audience

C) To identify the main points of writing

D) To choose a suitable writing style

2. Which of the following criteria is NOT mentioned as part of the academic writing
evaluation process?

A) Focus

B) Creativity

C) Development
D) Style

Statement 1: Evaluation is not necessary for academic writing.

True

False

Statement 2: The development criterion focuses on the quality of details and evidence in a
paper.

True

False

3. Complete the following sentence using the appropriate word from the text:

"Style in academic writing is related to _______________, precision, and objectivity.";

Clarity

Match the academic writing evaluation criterion to its description.

1. Focus

A. Concerned with context, purpose, and coherence.

B. Quality of details and evidence.

C. Structure and layout of the writing.

D. Clarity, precision, and objectivity.

E. Grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

2. Development

A. Concerned with context, purpose, and coherence.

B. Quality of details and evidence.

C. Structure and layout of the writing.

D. Clarity, precision, and objectivity.

E. Grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

3. Organisation

A. Concerned with context, purpose, and coherence.

B. Quality of details and evidence.

C. Structure and layout of the writing.

D. Clarity, precision, and objectivity.

E. Grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

4. Style

A. Concerned with context, purpose, and coherence.

B. Quality of details and evidence.

C. Structure and layout of the writing.

D. Clarity, precision, and objectivity.

E. Grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

5. Writing Conventions
A. Concerned with context, purpose, and coherence.

B. Quality of details and evidence.

C. Structure and layout of the writing.

D. Clarity, precision, and objectivity.

E. Grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Activity6
Blank Common Problem

1. Editing refers to sharing the finished text with the intended audience

True

False

2. Copy editing ensures that the manuscript is polished and ready for publication.

True

False

3. Developmental editing focuses on improving the content, structure, organization, language

accuracy, and style of the written work.

True

False

4. Electronic publishing enables writers to independently publish their works.

True

False
5. The dissemination of written works in digital formats is referred to as electronic publishing.

True

False

6. Substantive editing helps the author improve the manuscript's organization, clarity, and
effectiveness:

True

False

Blank Common Problem

1. When the editor provides feedback and suggestions related to adding or removing sections
to the content of the manuscript. This is an example of _____.

a. Proofreading

b. Developmental editing,

c. Substantive editing.

d. Copyediting,

2. Signalling in the feedback errors related to grammar and punctuation mistakes is an

example of _____.

a. Copyediting

b. Proofreading

c. Developmental editing,

2. When the editor provides feedback that addresses changes in the work‟s overall
structure. This is an example of _____.
3.
a. Proofreading

b. Developmental editing,

c. Copyediting,

d. Substantive editing.

4. When the editor includes in his feedback expressions such as: “Use capital letter instead”,
“Misuse of tense”, and “Fragment: incomplete sentence”, these expressions are included in
_____.

a. Developmental editor‟s feedback

b. Copyeditor‟s feedback

c. Substantive editor‟s feedback

5. When the editor advised the author to cite relevant studies, statistics, and other sources to
support specific arguments, these suggestions are included in _____.

a. Developmental editor‟s feedback

b. Copyeditor‟s feedback

c. Substantive editor‟s feedback

6. When the editor says that “The sentence has a spelling error - "it's" should be replaced with
"its" to show possession”, This comment is included in _____.

a. Developmental editor‟s feedback

b. Copyeditor‟s feedback

c. Substantive editor‟s feedback

7. When the editor says that “you have to consider providing specific details to back your
argument and to use the present tense instead of the past when describing facts, These
suggestions are included in _____.

a. Developmental editor‟s feedback

b. Substantive editor‟s feedback

c. Copyeditor‟s feedback

8. Submitting a manuscript to a publishing house for consideration. is an example of _____.

a. Traditional publishing,

b. Self-publishing,

c. Electronic publishing.

9. When the authors have complete control over the entire publishing process, it is all about:

a. Traditional publishing,

b. Self-publishing,

c. Electronic publishing.

10. It is an editing process which ensures that the manuscript is clear, concise, error-free, and
ready for publication. It is all about:

a. Developmental editing,

b. Electronic publishing.

c. Copy editing
Test of Week 3
Activity One

Study the following statements and then say whether they are "True", or "False".

Statement 1: Planning is a cognitive process that occurs during the drafting stage of writing.

True

False

Statement 2: In the planning stage, it is important to consider questions like "why","who",and

"how"

True

False

Statement 3: Sharing in academic writing refers only to publishing the final version of the
work.

True

False

Statement 4: Constructive feedback from peers is a key benefit of sharing academic writing.

True

False

Statement 5: Academic evaluation of writing pieces doesn't involve any criteria.

True

False

Statement 6: The purpose of evaluating academic writing is to determine its value based on
specific criteria.
True

False

Statement 7: One of the steps in revising structure is ensuring the presence of topic sentences
in all paragraphs.

True

False

Statement 8: Editing refers to sharing the finished text with the intended audience.

True

False

Statement 09: Electronic publishing enables writers to independently publish their works.

True

False

Statement 10: Substantive editing helps the author improve the manuscript's
organisation,clarity, and effectiveness.

True

False

Activity Two

Fill in each blank by selecting the word from the brackets that best completes the meaning of
the sentence:

1. Sharing in academic writing involves many ways in which writers can share their works
with peers for (construstive, nonsensical)__________ feedback .

constructive
2. Feedback can come in various forms such as advice, ratings, comments, surveys, opinions,
and (details, ideas__________ ).

ideas

3. The evaluation process in academic writing involves examining a subject and rating it
based on its (important, insignificant)_______________ features .

important

4. The criterion of "organisation" focuses on the (content, structure)_______________ and

layout of the writing.

structure

5. The evaluation criteria help writers identify their (audience, critics)_______________ and
evaluate evidence provided.

audience

Activity Three

1. What does the evaluation criterion of "development" primarily focus on?

A) Organisation of ideas

B) Language mechanics

C) Relevance of details and evidence

2. Which aspect of academic writing is related to the evaluation criterion of "style"?

A) Coherence and consistency

B) Grammar and mechanics

C) References and citations

3. Signalling in the feedback errors related to grammar and punctuation mistakes is an

example of _____.
a. Copyediting

b. Proofreading

c. Developmental editing

4. Submitting a manuscript to a publishing house for consideration is an example of

_____.

a. Traditional publishing

b. Self-publishing

c. Electronic publishing

5. It is an editing process which ensures that the manuscript is clear, concise,error-free,

and ready for publication. It is all about:

a. Developmental editing

b. Electronic publishing

c. Copyediting