Academic Literacy Flashcards
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A passage argues: 'Urban green spaces reduce stress levels; therefore, cities should invest in parks.' What type of reasoning is being used?
Answer: Inductive reasoning from a specific observation to a policy recommendation
The argument moves from a specific empirical observation (green spaces reduce stress) to a broader policy recommendation, which is inductive reasoning.
Which of the following is an example of an implicit assumption in an argument?
Answer: An unstated belief the argument depends on to be valid
An implicit assumption is an unstated premise that an argument relies upon but does not explicitly acknowledge.
Read the following: 'Some critics argue X; however, the majority of evidence supports Y.' The word 'however' indicates:
Answer: A contrast or shift to a different viewpoint
'However' is an adversative conjunction that signals a contrast or shift, here moving from the critics' view to the evidence-based position.
In the sentence 'The data were analyzed using a longitudinal approach,' the word 'longitudinal' most likely means:
Answer: Tracking the same subjects over an extended period
A longitudinal study tracks the same individuals or variables over a long period to observe changes over time.
Which text feature most helps a reader navigate a long academic article?
Answer: Subheadings that label different sections
Subheadings allow readers to quickly identify the structure and locate specific sections within a lengthy academic text.
An author writes: 'It could be argued that...' This phrasing indicates:
Answer: A tentative or hedged claim
Hedging language like 'it could be argued' signals that the claim is not absolute and the author is being cautious about its certainty.
What is the primary purpose of an abstract in an academic paper?
Answer: To provide a concise summary of the paper's purpose, methods, and findings
An abstract is a brief summary placed at the beginning of an academic paper that outlines its purpose, methodology, results, and conclusions.