Academic Style
Essay Wriitng
Test your knowledge on how to write the best essay that you can!
QUESTION 1 of 5
Is it true that there is only one way to correctly write an essay and you should not deviate from the tips in this quiz?
No, as long as you are aware of structure and relevance, you are free to write as you deem appropriate.
Yes, tutors are looking for a specific style at all times.
Draconianism is the only way.
Correct!While it is important to make sure that your essays are clear, concise and logically structured, the tips in this quiz are only suggestions that may not be applicable to all of your essays. One of the great things about university is that it is your chance to explore who you are as an academic and let your voice be heard!
Next
QUESTION 2 of 5
What should an essay plan include?
At a university level, essay plans are no longer needed and can block your academic authenticity
A detailed, comprehensive analysis of your essay which clearly indicates everything you intend to say
A brief summary of each of your points with a focus on supporting your conclusion
Correct!Essay plans are important to ensure that your writing stays focused and relevant but spending too much time on it can stifle your flow and waste time that could be spend writing the actual essay. Describing each paragraph in one or two sentences that lay out the conclusion and supporting evidence should be enough.
Next
QUESTION 3 of 5
How should you incorporate the work of other academics into your own?
Summing up their ideas and relating it to your own argument, making sure to reference
Use their work word for word to make sure you do not miss their point
You cannot - that's plagiarising
Correct!Showing a breadth of knowledge from a wide variety of academic sources is important and including articles, books, papers etc that you have read will help. However, you must be careful not just to repeat what you have read for two reasons: firstly, this is plagiarism (especially without referencing) which is a serious offence, and it also means that you have not explained why your reading backs up your argument.
Next
QUESTION 4 of 5
How should you utilise language?
Using as much complicated, technical language as possible will demonstrate your understanding
Be concise and selective with your terminology, showing your knowledge with clarity
Try to use a more informal tone that creates a chatty, fun tone with the reader
Correct!While it is important to use key subject terminology, your essay should not be difficult to read. Maintaining a formal tone keeps the essay on the right side of professional and adds a greater sense of credibility to your work. Most importantly, your work should be clearly structured and indicative of your conclusion throughout.
Next
QUESTION 5 of 5
How should your essay reflect the title?
The title is the focus of the first few paragraphs of your essay, but it is important to show breadth of knowledge and expand into other areas
Your essay should remain focused on the question throughout, with the conclusion acting as your final answer
The title is there to provide a general theme, so as long as your work is within that theme then it is relevant
Correct!It is crucial that your essay is focused on the title question at all times. No matter how good your writing is, you cannot be awarded marks for points that lack relevance to the question. Your introduction and conclusion should both contain your answer to the question, as well as a summary of the evidence put forward.
Results
RESULTS
1-2 Corrects
3-4 Corrects
5 Corrects
0 Correct
You're almost ready to tackle an essay at a university level! Try one more time and see if you can get full marks!
You are starting to understand what makes a great academic essay, but try again to really cement that in!
Try the quiz again and try to remember what you have learned this go around!
You are ready to take on writing an academic essay! Have a practice writing about a topic you enjoy and write down what went well and what you feel you can improve.
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Academic Style
Essay Wriitng
Test your knowledge on how to write the best essay that you can!
QUESTION 1 of 5
Is it true that there is only one way to correctly write an essay and you should not deviate from the tips in this quiz?
No, as long as you are aware of structure and relevance, you are free to write as you deem appropriate.
Yes, tutors are looking for a specific style at all times.
Draconianism is the only way.
Correct!While it is important to make sure that your essays are clear, concise and logically structured, the tips in this quiz are only suggestions that may not be applicable to all of your essays. One of the great things about university is that it is your chance to explore who you are as an academic and let your voice be heard!
Next
QUESTION 2 of 5
What should an essay plan include?
At a university level, essay plans are no longer needed and can block your academic authenticity
A detailed, comprehensive analysis of your essay which clearly indicates everything you intend to say
A brief summary of each of your points with a focus on supporting your conclusion
Correct!Essay plans are important to ensure that your writing stays focused and relevant but spending too much time on it can stifle your flow and waste time that could be spend writing the actual essay. Describing each paragraph in one or two sentences that lay out the conclusion and supporting evidence should be enough.
Next
QUESTION 3 of 5
How should you incorporate the work of other academics into your own?
Summing up their ideas and relating it to your own argument, making sure to reference
Use their work word for word to make sure you do not miss their point
You cannot - that's plagiarising
Correct!Showing a breadth of knowledge from a wide variety of academic sources is important and including articles, books, papers etc that you have read will help. However, you must be careful not just to repeat what you have read for two reasons: firstly, this is plagiarism (especially without referencing) which is a serious offence, and it also means that you have not explained why your reading backs up your argument.
Next
QUESTION 4 of 5
How should you utilise language?
Using as much complicated, technical language as possible will demonstrate your understanding
Be concise and selective with your terminology, showing your knowledge with clarity
Try to use a more informal tone that creates a chatty, fun tone with the reader
Correct!While it is important to use key subject terminology, your essay should not be difficult to read. Maintaining a formal tone keeps the essay on the right side of professional and adds a greater sense of credibility to your work. Most importantly, your work should be clearly structured and indicative of your conclusion throughout.
Next
QUESTION 5 of 5
How should your essay reflect the title?
The title is the focus of the first few paragraphs of your essay, but it is important to show breadth of knowledge and expand into other areas
Your essay should remain focused on the question throughout, with the conclusion acting as your final answer
The title is there to provide a general theme, so as long as your work is within that theme then it is relevant
Correct!It is crucial that your essay is focused on the title question at all times. No matter how good your writing is, you cannot be awarded marks for points that lack relevance to the question. Your introduction and conclusion should both contain your answer to the question, as well as a summary of the evidence put forward.
Results
RESULTS
1-2 Corrects
3-4 Corrects
5 Corrects
0 Correct
You're almost ready to tackle an essay at a university level! Try one more time and see if you can get full marks!
You are starting to understand what makes a great academic essay, but try again to really cement that in!
Try the quiz again and try to remember what you have learned this go around!
You are ready to take on writing an academic essay! Have a practice writing about a topic you enjoy and write down what went well and what you feel you can improve.