Elance Academic Writing Test Answers
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Views that are in opposition to your own
should be addressed:
respectfully and with some brevity
at length, and at each phase of your argument
in full, so that they are fully dispatched by the
end of your paper.
never
What is included in an MLA-style in-text
citation?
author and page number
author and publication date
title and author
title and publisher
Which style of citation would be most
appropriate for academic work in the social sciences?
MLA
Bluebook
Chicago
APA
Which of the following is not included in an
MLA-style reference for a book?
place of publication
title and edition number (if any)
page count
publisher
What is the primary difference between the MLA
and Chicago styles of citation?
MLA requires a bibliography, while Chicago calls
for a list of works cited.
MLA is more appropriate for scholarly use.
MLA is more focused on date of publication, while
Chicago emphasizes authorship.
MLA generally uses parenthetical citations, while
Chicago generally uses footnotes or endnotes.
Which of the following is an acceptable way to
cite a web source according to the Chicago Manual of Style?
"IRS Criminal Investigation Issues Annual
Report" irs.gov 2014 Web 10 Mar 2014
United States Internal Revenue Service. "IRS
Criminal Investigation Issues Annual Report." Irs.gov. Accessed 10 March
2014.
http://www.irs.gov/uac/Newsroom/IRS-Criminal-Investigation-Issues-Annual-Report.
"http://www.irs.gov/uac/Newsroom/IRS-Criminal-Investigation-Issues-Annual-Report"
March 2014
US IRS: "IRS Criminal Investigation Issues
Annual Report," irs.gov,
http://www.irs.gov/uac/Newsroom/IRS-Criminal-Investigation-Issues-Annual-Report
What is deductive reasoning?
reasoning from specific information to broader
conclusions
reasoning from general premises to a specific
conclusion
Which is a standard order for the sections of
a piece of academic writing?
abstract, introduction, background, results,
discussion, conclusion, references
introduction, abstract, background, results,
discussion, references, conclusion
background, introduction, abstract, results,
discussion, conclusion, references
abstract, introduction, discussion, results,
background, references, conclusion
Which section of an academic paper evaluates
the current body of published work in the field?
methodology
works cited
introduction
literature review
The primary difference between an abstract and
a thesis statement is:
scope: the first summarizes the entire work, while
the second clearly states the work's main purpose
length: the abstract is always longer than the
thesis statement
length: the thesis statement is always longer than
the abstract
scope: the second summarizes the entire work, while
the first clearly states the work's main purpose
Which is most likely to be an effective
strategy for avoiding plagiarism when researching?
keeping careful track of sources
using the Cornell method for note-taking
focusing on secondary sources
never copying down direct quotations
What is the best approach to using jargon or
technical terms in academic writing?
It should be avoided; only vocabulary that will be
familiar to the average person should be used.
Jargon and technical terms should be used in the
body of the writing, but never in an introduction or conclusion.
Jargon and technical terms should be used when
appropriate for precision and authority.
Technical language should be used as frequently as
possible, to demonstrate your mastery of the subject.
Choose the best thesis statement:
Mozart was a great composer.
The masonic symbols in Mozart's work are
significant in understanding his beliefs.
Mozart's work contains many masonic symbols.
The masonic symbols within Mozart's works reveal a
subtler, politically-minded artist than was originally thought.
When is it permissible to copy verbatim from a
source without citation or quotation marks?
when the material is in the public domain (no
longer under copyright)
when the purpose of the copying satisfies the tests
for fair use
when the material is freely available online
(None of these)
All of the following may appear as a section
in a piece of academic writing EXCEPT:
Debate
Acknowledgements
Analysis
Index or Indices
In academics, a 'discourse community' refers
to:
an event or conference where scholars can come
together and discuss developments in their field
the departmental faculty of one specific field,
within one institution or more than one institutions within a geographical area
a group of scholars who are primarily engaged and
interested in a given field
(none of these)
What is the in-text citation format for
Harvard style of formatting?
Author, year, page no.
Author and year; Author page no.; Author and
publisher, Author and title
What is a difference between "Works
Cited" and "References"?
MLA style calls for "Works Cited"; APA
style calls for "References."
A Works Cited list is considered more scientific
than References.
(None of these)
A Works Cited list is only appropriate in legal and
medical contexts.
What is the primary difference between a Works
Cited list and a Bibliography?
A Works Cited list includes only references that
are cited in the text, while a Bibliography includes all sources consulted.
APA style calls for "Works Cited"; MLA
style calls for "Bibliography."
(None of these)
A Works Cited list is considered more formal than a
Bibliography.
What is included in an APA-style in-text
citation?
author and publication date
title and author
title and page number
author and publisher
Which of the following can be properly
presented in an academic work without citation?
information within the public domain
a popular quotation
paraphrasing
common knowledge
What is the relationship between a thesis
statement and a topic sentence?
the thesis statement is implied and abstract; the
topic sentence is the literal statement of the thesis
there can be many thesis statements, but only one
topic sentence
a thesis statement can appear anywhere in the work;
a topic sentence must be at the beginning of a paragraph
the work as a whole has a thesis statement; each
paragraph has a topic sentence
Which is a quality of a good thesis statement?
it makes an observation
it is inarguably true
it makes a claim
it defines a broad scope for discussion
What is a thesis statement?
a short statement of the main point
a "hook" to capture the reader's
attention
an explanation of the importance of the argument
a restatement of the most important evidence
Which section of an academic paper reiterates
the paper's claim and may suggest its further significance?
results
abstract
conclusion
literature review
What is self-plagiarism?
deliberately misrepresenting the meaning of a
quotation from a source
reusing one's own work; for instance, by submitting
the same paper to two classes
directly quoting oneself, as if to imply one is an
expert
allowing colleagues or classmates to use ideas from
one's own work
All of the following are acceptable structures
(in order) for an academic paper EXCEPT:
introduction, background, argument, conclusion,
bibliography
abstract, introduction, methodology, results,
conclusion, list of works cited
abstract, background, argument, conclusion, list of
works cited
introduction, argument, methodology, background,
bibliography
Which of the following statements about
plagiarism is true?
verbatim copying of another person's writing
without citation constitutes plagiarism
paraphrasing the ideas of another person
constitutes plagiarism
ideas from course lectures or discussion sections
don't require citation
plagiarism is always the result of deliberate
dishonesty
Which of the following is an example of common
knowledge that would not require a citation?
a scholar's opinion of the efficacy of the Voting
Rights Act
the name of the first chief justice of the U.S.
Supreme Court
a long direct quotation from Shakespeare's
"King Lear"
an interpretation of the meaning of a symbol in
"The Great Gatsby"
True or false: an academic argument is almost
always strengthened when the author leaves out first-person pronouns.
False
True
Where in an academic essay is the most common
place to introduce the thesis statement?
in the first paragraph
as the first sentence
after previewing the evidence
in the conclusion
While there are many acceptable structures for
pieces of academic writing, all of them have in common:
a 'results' section at the end of the paper, with
all relevant experimental data
a thesis statement appearing at or very near the
beginning of the work
a description of experiments performed
no fewer than three large divisions within the work
Which of the following is a form of
plagiarism?
providing citations acknowledging contributions by
colleagues or classmates
not providing a citation for an online source
without a clear author
providing citations for works not directly quoted
in your writing
not providing a citation for assertions that are
common knowledge
What is the difference between plagiarism and
copyright infringement?
Plagiarism is a legal violation, while copyright
infringement is an ethical violation.
Plagiarism involves using someone else's work
without attribution, while copyright infringement involves using someone else's
work without permission.
Plagiarism is the least severe form of copyright
infringement.
Plagiarism is always copyright infrigement, but
copyright infringement is not always plagiarism.
What is the best pair of descriptors for
academic tone?
formal, imperious
formal, personal
formal, impersonal
informal, impersonal
One significant difference between citation
guidelines according to the MLA Handbook and Chicago Manual of Style is:
MLA discourages the use of internet sources, while Chicago
does not.
Chicago allows footnotes for text citations, while
MLA does not.
MLA allows footnotes for text citations, while
Chicago does not.
MLA requires that a book's title be included in an
in-text citation, while Chicago does not.
What is an abstract?
a condensed summary of the entire work
a restatement of the most important evidence
a "hook" to capture the reader's
attention
a preface or introduction
If a novelist were to attempt a piece of
academic writing, what changes in language and tone would she be advised to
make?
Use a more personal, less objective voice
Use a less personal, more objective voice
Place less emphasis on a clear, linear line of
development from one section to the next
Use fancier words.
What should distinguish an academic piece of
writing from a general one, even if the author and topic are the same?
the thesis statement
the audience for which the work is intended
a general publication should not include citations
of any kind
an academic publication should not include
citations of any kind
What is the most appropriate structure for an
academic essay?
the appropriate structure depends on the assignment
and topic
the cause-and-effect model
the inverted pyramid
the five-paragraph essay
The practice of weaving pre-existing works
into new ones is called:
intratextuality
intersectionality
intertextuality
intrasectionality
Which of the following is an example of
plagiarism?
citing a source too much
citing an inappropriate source
failing to cite an appropriate source
citing a source whose authorship cannot be
determined
Which are discouraged in many forms of
academic writing?
contractions
(All of these)
abbreviations
colloquial language
Vocabulary should be selected in academic
writing primarily for its:
opacity
colloquiality
formality
clarity
The MLA and Chicago styles of citation are
most commonly used in which discipline?
medicine
law
humanities
social sciences
What is inductive reasoning?
reasoning from general premises to a specific
conclusion
reasoning from specific information to broader
conclusions
Which section of an academic paper describes
the design of the experiment or study?
abstract
methodology
results
references
Which of the following is a form of
plagiarism?
paraphrasing the ideas of several people, with
citations, within a single paragraph
using a verbatim quotation from another person within
quotation marks, providing a citation
adding your own analysis without providing a
citation
paraphrasing the ideas of another person without
providing a citation
Which element is necessary to a strong
argument?
a thesis statement that makes a claim
evidence to support a claim
an acknowledgment of opposing views
(All of these)
How should you address sources that disagree
with your argument?
by listing them in a separate appendix
by acknowledging them and rebutting their claims
by dismissing them before you begin your own
argument
by not mentioning them; doing so would weaken your
argument
Which is a correct APA-style reference for the
book "Life of Pi"?
Martel, Yann. Life of Pi: A Novel. New York:
Harcourt, 2001. Print.
Martel, Y. (2001). Life of Pi: A novel. New
York: Harcourt.
Martel, Y. (2001, Harcourt). Life of Pi: A
novel.
Martel, Y. Life of Pi: A novel. New York: Harcourt,
2001.
Is it appropriate to use the pronouns
"I" or "you" in academic writing?
It depends on the discipline and the type of paper.
It depends on the writer's level of expertise and
authority.
Yes, doing so makes the writer more approachable.
No, it is never appropriate.
Which of the following could be plagiarized?
computer code
written text
data and statistics
(All of these)
Which of the following is NOT suggested by
"The Elements of Style"?
Use adjectives vigorously.
Write with nouns and verbs.
Do not affect a breezy manner.
Avoid fancy words.
Phrases like "sort of," "seems
to," and "may be" are classified as what?
illocutionary acts
weasel words
hedging words
appositive phrases
Which is not a type of logical fallacy?
post hoc ergo propter hoc
appeal to authority
habeas corpus
ad hominem argument
From a style perspective, good academic
writing should:
be as florid as possible
use language that reflects the historical
prominence of the relevant universities or colleges.
use as sophisticated vocabulary as possible
be as clear and direct as possible
In an academic paper, a frame could serve to:
surround graphic depictions of data on the page
bias the paper, so that only certain parts of the
academic community can take the paper seriously
explain the background of the relevant discipline
suggest a new angle or perspective from which to
view an already commonly-held belief.
What type of academic paper should include a
results section?
one that focuses on an experiment or other primary
research
one that relies on historical analysis
one that develops a novel argument
one that lacks any other citations
Which is most correct? "The professor
presented her ideas to the panel of her ____."
extremely important colleagues
extremely important buddies
colleagues
buddies
What is the logical fallacy that assumes the
conclusion as one of the premises?
appeal to authority
red herring
begging the question
ad hominem argument
All of the following are acceptable ways to
cite a passage in MLA format EXCEPT:
Goethe's opinion, that "art is for living
human beings, not for higher powers or ideals" is a more liberal one
(163).
A more liberal interpretation follows (Goethe 163).
A more liberal interpretation is offered (Goethe,
Dichtung und Warheit, 163).
Goethe suggests a more liberal interpretation
(163).
True or false? the Chicago Manual of Style is
best-suited for topics in the humanities and social sciences, such as history.
False
True
True or false: an abstract is necessary in any
extended piece of academic writing.
True
False
Choose the most correct option for a piece of
academic writing: "The complete data of experiment results were ____ in
the New England Journal of Medicine later that year."
put on display
published
unfurled
put out
What voice is most appropriate to adopt for
academic writing?
impassioned and emotional
folksy and verbose
objective and confident
pretentious and stylized
Use of the passive voice is sometimes
advocated in which form of academic writing?
personal essay
scientific writing
historical writing
literature review
Under what circumstances might plagiarism be
handled with criminal legal action, rather than handled within the institution?
when the work being plagiarized is under copyright
when the plagiarism is done purposefully, with
malicious intent
when prizes, money, or job placement are involved
What are the three essential elements in the
Toulmin model of argument?
thesis, evidence, rebuttal
claim, grounds, warrant
claim, backing, qualifier
thesis, standards, assessment
Which of the following is not a variety of
intertextuality?
Reclamation
Reiterability
Presupposition
Iterability
An acronym describing a traditional order for
an academic work, IMRAD stands for:
(all of these)
Introduction, Method, Result, and Discussion
Introduction, Method, Result, Analysis, and
Discussion
Introduction, Method, Result, Abstract, and
Discussion
When presenting your argument, most important
is:
to clearly state your intellectual intention
to support your claim with clear, direct evidence.
to recognize and refute claims by oppositional
intellectual parties
to properly list all works cited
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