ENG2250
Academic Research &
Writing
Q & A w/ Rationales
2024
,1. What is the purpose of a literature review in academic
research?
a) To summarize the main findings of previous studies on a
topic
b) To identify gaps or inconsistencies in the existing
knowledge base
c) To evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different
research methods
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above. A literature review provides a
comprehensive overview of the current state of research on
a topic, highlighting the key issues, debates, and
approaches that inform the research question.
2. What is the difference between primary and secondary
sources in academic writing?
a) Primary sources are original documents or data, while
secondary sources are interpretations or analyses of
primary sources
b) Primary sources are more reliable and credible than
secondary sources
c) Primary sources are first-hand accounts or eyewitness
reports, while secondary sources are scholarly articles or
books
d) All of the above
Answer: a) Primary sources are original documents or data,
while secondary sources are interpretations or analyses of
primary sources. Primary sources provide direct evidence
or information about a topic, while secondary sources
, synthesize, critique, or comment on primary sources.
3. What is plagiarism and why is it unethical in academic
writing?
a) Plagiarism is the use of someone else's words or ideas
without proper acknowledgment or citation
b) Plagiarism is the intentional or unintentional copying of
another's work
c) Plagiarism is the failure to adhere to the standards and
conventions of academic writing
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above. Plagiarism is a form of
academic dishonesty that violates the principles of
academic integrity and intellectual property. Plagiarism can
result in serious consequences such as loss of marks,
rejection of papers, or expulsion from academic
institutions.
4. What are some strategies to avoid plagiarism in
academic writing?
a) To paraphrase or summarize the source material in your
own words and cite the original source
b) To use quotation marks when directly quoting from a
source and cite the original source
c) To consult multiple sources and synthesize your own
perspective on the topic
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above. Paraphrasing, quoting, and
synthesizing are effective ways to incorporate source
material into your own writing without plagiarizing.
Academic Research &
Writing
Q & A w/ Rationales
2024
,1. What is the purpose of a literature review in academic
research?
a) To summarize the main findings of previous studies on a
topic
b) To identify gaps or inconsistencies in the existing
knowledge base
c) To evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different
research methods
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above. A literature review provides a
comprehensive overview of the current state of research on
a topic, highlighting the key issues, debates, and
approaches that inform the research question.
2. What is the difference between primary and secondary
sources in academic writing?
a) Primary sources are original documents or data, while
secondary sources are interpretations or analyses of
primary sources
b) Primary sources are more reliable and credible than
secondary sources
c) Primary sources are first-hand accounts or eyewitness
reports, while secondary sources are scholarly articles or
books
d) All of the above
Answer: a) Primary sources are original documents or data,
while secondary sources are interpretations or analyses of
primary sources. Primary sources provide direct evidence
or information about a topic, while secondary sources
, synthesize, critique, or comment on primary sources.
3. What is plagiarism and why is it unethical in academic
writing?
a) Plagiarism is the use of someone else's words or ideas
without proper acknowledgment or citation
b) Plagiarism is the intentional or unintentional copying of
another's work
c) Plagiarism is the failure to adhere to the standards and
conventions of academic writing
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above. Plagiarism is a form of
academic dishonesty that violates the principles of
academic integrity and intellectual property. Plagiarism can
result in serious consequences such as loss of marks,
rejection of papers, or expulsion from academic
institutions.
4. What are some strategies to avoid plagiarism in
academic writing?
a) To paraphrase or summarize the source material in your
own words and cite the original source
b) To use quotation marks when directly quoting from a
source and cite the original source
c) To consult multiple sources and synthesize your own
perspective on the topic
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above. Paraphrasing, quoting, and
synthesizing are effective ways to incorporate source
material into your own writing without plagiarizing.
