I. Instruction: Choose the best answers.

Write the letters of your answers on a 1⁄2 sheet of paper, cut

lengthwise.

1. It refers to a style of expression that researchers and professionals use to define the intellectual boundaries of their
disciplines and their specific areas of expertise.
A. academic research
B. academic writing
C. non-academic writing
D. research paper

2. If an author’s main purpose of writing is to entertain rather than inform his readers, the text he will write will fall
under _________.
A. academic text
B. non-academic text
C. jargon book
D. research paper

3. A writer uses “shouldn’t” instead of “should not” in his research paper. What feature of academic text is not
followed in this case?
A. formality
B. objectivity
C. explicitness
D. accuracy

4. In the writer’s critique paper, some of the sentences are out of topic. Transitional words are also not used, so the
sentences do not feel connected to each other. What feature of academic text is not followed in this case?
A. formality
B. objectivity
C. explicitness
D. accuracy

5. There are vague statements, as well as ambiguous paragraphs, in the author’s business report. What feature of
academic text is not followed in this case?
A. formality
B. objectivity
C. explicitness
D. accuracy

6. The writer puts his own opinion in his dissertation. What feature of academic text is not followed in this case?
A. formality
B. objectivity
C. explicitness
D. accuracy

7-10. Read the excerpt of a research paper’s abstract, then choose the features of the academic text that are violated
in the text.

My research findings indicate that Bering Sea fisheries occur where juvenile salmon mature, directly impacting Yukon
River salmon populations. Ferritin is a ubiquitous iron storage and detoxification protein found to be highly conserved
in species, from bacteria to plants to humans. The research reflects that although Yukon salmon populations have
plummeted, a recent effort was made to open the northern Bering Sea, which includes the Yukon River coastal shelf,
to deep-sea commercial fishing.

7. In sentence one, by using “my” as the pronoun, the researcher violated which feature of academic text?
A. formality
B. objectivity
C. explicitness
D. accuracy

8. In sentence two, by inserting an unrelated topic about “Ferritin,” the researcher violated which feature of academic
text?
A. formality
B. objectivity
C. explicitness
D. accuracy

9. In sentence three, by not using any transitional words such as “further” or “in addition,” the sentences do not seem
to flow smoothly. Which feature of academic text is therefore violated?
A. formality
B. objectivity
C. explicitness
D. accuracy

10. In sentence three, by not using correct grammar (correction: The research reflects that although Yukon salmon
populations have plummeted...), the researcher violated which feature of academic text?
A. formality
B. objectivity
C. explicitness
D. accuracy

11. It is the structure of academic text where the author gives the reader the context and premise of the essay/article.
A. introduction
C. conclusion
B. body
D. thesis statement

12. It is the structure of academic text where the author gives the details that support the statements written in the
first part of the paper.
A. introduction
B. body
C. conclusion
D. thesis statement

13. It is the structure of academic text where the author revisits the problem to state whether it has been solved or
not.
A. introduction
B. body
C. conclusion
D. thesis statement

14. Which of the following is NOT a recommended technique in writing a good conclusion for academic text?
A. restate the thesis statement
B. summarize the text
C. revisit the introduction
D. insert your final thoughts and personal opinions

15. The transitional devices “is,” “referred to,” and “defined as,” are examples of what kind of organizational pattern?
A. definition
B. cause and effect
C. comparison and contrast
D. problem / solution

16. The transitional devices “the dilemma is,” and “if / then,” are examples of what kind of organizational pattern?
A. definition
B. cause and effect
C. comparison and contrast
D. problem / solution

17. The transitional devices “because,” “for,” and “since,” are examples of what kind of organizational pattern?
A. definition
B. cause and effect
C. comparison and contrast
D. problem / solution
18. It is a brief or short statement or account of something that consists of the main idea and important details of a
text.
A. thesis statement
B. key points or sub-points
C. main idea
D. summary

19. It uses arguments or information to support the main idea.

A. thesis statement
B. key points or sub-points
C. main idea
D. summary

20. It is what the text is about, and could sometimes be explicit or implicit.
A. thesis statement
B. key points or sub-points
C. main idea
D. summary

21. “A summary should always be short in length, only having 2 to 3 sentences.”

A. TRUE
B. FALSE
C. Neither TRUE nor FALSE
D. Cannot be determined

22. “A summary can contain opinions.”

A. TRUE
B. FALSE
C. Neither TRUE nor FALSE
D. Cannot be determined

23. “A summary should NOT be copy-pasted.”

A. TRUE
B. FALSE
C. Neither TRUE nor FALSE
D. Cannot be determined

24. “A summary can be in words or phrases. There’s no need to write it in sentences.”

A. TRUE
B. FALSE
C. Neither TRUE nor FALSE
D. Cannot be determined

25. Read the text excerpt about “Panic Attacks,” and choose the best summary for it.

Several people experience anxiety under stressful conditions. When left untreated, it could escalate into panic attacks
that present with a variety of symptoms, which include palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, and nausea.
Should such signals be experienced, one must not hesitate to call for help immediately. This is because a delay in
asking for assistance might result in more serious conditions. Therefore, anyone suffering from panic attacks must
seek attention immediately.
A. Panic attack is a serious condition that several people experience in the world. It needs to be addressed by the
government.
B. Panic attacks can be prevented if immediate help is secured. We should go to the psychiatrist immediately.
C. Anxiety is the number one problem faced by teenagers today. It could escalate to panic attacks if left untreated.
D. Anxiety could escalate into panic attacks if left untreated. As such, asking for assistance must never be delayed.

26. It is the overall idea or argument of the work that controls the content of the entire essay.
A. summary
B. main idea
C. thesis statement
D. key points or sub-points

27. “Usually, a thesis statement is in question form.”

A. TRUE
B. FALSE
C. Neither TRUE nor FALSE
D. Cannot be determined

28. “Sub-points are not important in a thesis statement.”

A. TRUE
B. FALSE
C. Neither TRUE nor FALSE
D. Cannot be determined

29. “A thesis statement can be a word or a phrase.”

A. TRUE
B. FALSE
C. Neither TRUE nor FALSE
D. Cannot be determined

30. “Thesis statement is often found in the last sentence of the conclusion.”
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
C. Neither TRUE nor FALSE
D. Cannot be determined

II. Instruction: Write a short reaction paper about the image.

4 3 2 1
Focus & Details There is one clear, There is one clear, There is one topic. The topic and main
 well- focused well- focused Main ideas are ideas are not clear.
topic. Main ideas topic. Main ideas somewhat clear.
are clear and are clear but are
are well supported not well supported
by detailed and by detailed
accurate information.
information.
Organization The introduction is The introduction The introduction There is no clear
inviting, states the states the main states the main introduction,
main topic, and topic and provides topic. A structure, or
provides an overview of the conclusion is conclusion.
an overview of the paper. A included.
paper. Information conclusion is
is relevant and included.
presented in a
logical order. The
conclusion is
strong.
Voice The author’s The author’s The author’s The author’s
purpose of writing purpose of writing purpose of writing purpose of writing
is very clear, and is somewhat clear, is somewhat clear, is unclear.
there is strong and there is some and there is
evidence of evidence of evidence of
attention to attention to attention to
audience. The audience. The audience. The
author’s extensive author’s author’s
knowledge and/or knowledge and/or knowledge and/or
experience with experience with experience with
the topic is/are the topic is/are the topic is/are
evident. evident. limited.
Word Choice The author uses The author uses The author uses The writer uses a
vivid words and vivid words and words that limited vocabulary.
phrases. The phrases. The communicate Jargon or clichés
choice and choice and clearly, but the may be present
placement of placement of writing lacks and detract from
words seems words is variety. the meaning.
accurate, natural, inaccurate at times
and not forced. and/or seems
overdone.
Sentence All sentences are Most sentences are Most sentences Sentences sound
Structure, well constructed well constructed and are well awkward, are
Grammar, and have varied have varied constructed, but distractingly
Mechanics, & structure and structure and length. they have a similar repetitive, or are
Spelling length. The author The author makes a structure and/or difficult to
makes no errors in few errors in length. The author understand. The
grammar, grammar, makes several author makes
mechanics, and/or mechanics, and/or errors in grammar, numerous errors in
spelling. spelling, but they do mechanics, and/or grammar,
not interfere with spelling that mechanics, and/or
understanding. interfere with spelling
understanding. that interfere with
understanding.

Answer key:
1.B
2.B
3.A
4.C
5.D
6.B
7.B
8.A
9.C
10. D
11. A
12. B
13. C
14. D
15. A
16. D
17. B
18. D
19. B
20. C
21. B
22. B
23. A
24. B
25. D
26. C
27. B
28. B
29. B
30. B