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When writing a reflective journal, the “what?” component involves:

A. Describing what you would do differently next time.
B. Describing your feelings about the event.
C. Describing the event objectively and factually.
D. Analyzing the good and bad aspects of the experience.
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An effective introduction to an academic essay will often include a “hook.” What is a hook?

A. The thesis statement.
B. A concluding sentence.
C. An opening statement that grabs the reader's interest.
D. The author's personal opinion.
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Jun 6, 2026

“The study had several limitations; for instance, the sample size was small.” This sentence uses a linking phrase to:

A. Show contrast
B. Provide an example
C. Show a consequence
D. Add a point
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Jun 6, 2026

In a research abstract, it is crucial to be:

A. Vague and mysterious.
B. As detailed as possible, including all raw data.
C. Concise and informative.
D. Repetitive.
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Jun 6, 2026

Which sentence avoids informal, conversational language?

A. "The nurse has to figure out what's wrong with the patient."
B. "The nurse must assess the patient to determine a diagnosis."
C. "The nurse needs to get to the bottom of the patient's problem."
D. "The nurse's job is to see what's up with the patient."
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Jun 6, 2026

The main purpose of peer review in academic publishing is to:

A. Ensure that only famous researchers get published.
B. Serve as a quality control mechanism by having experts evaluate the validity and significance of a manuscript.
C. Check for spelling and grammar errors only.
D. Slow down the publication process.
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The tense most commonly used to describe the methods of a completed study in a research report is the:

A. Present tense
B. Future tense
C. Past tense
D. Present perfect tense
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Which of the following is a “hedging” word or phrase used in academic writing to express caution or modesty in claims?

A. "It is undoubtedly true that..."
B. "The results prove that..."
C. "The findings suggest that..."
D. "It is a fact that..."
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Jun 6, 2026

A good topic sentence should be:

A. A question.
B. A broad generalization.
C. A specific and controlling idea for the paragraph.
D. A direct quote from a source.
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Jun 6, 2026

The phrase “a dearth of” in academic writing means:

A. A large amount of
B. A lack or scarcity of
C. An increase in
D. A debate about
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Jun 6, 2026

To avoid plagiarism, when is it acceptable to use the exact words of a source?

A. Whenever you agree with the author.
B. When the author's wording is so precise or powerful that paraphrasing would diminish its impact, and you use quotation marks and a full citation.
C. When you are running out of time to finish your assignment.
D. When the source is from a website.
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Jun 6, 2026

When a source has no author in APA style, the in-text citation should use:

A. The word "Anonymous"
B. The first few words of the title
C. The publisher's name
D. The date only
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Jun 6, 2026

The difference between a “report” and an “essay” is that a report typically:

A. Is more personal and opinion-based.
B. Is more structured with headings and subheadings, and focuses on presenting factual information.
C. Does not require a conclusion.
D. Never includes data or evidence.
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Jun 6, 2026

Which of the following demonstrates a potential bias in writing?

A. Citing sources that both support and oppose your argument.
B. Using emotionally charged language to describe one side of an issue.
C. Presenting statistics from a national health survey.
D. Acknowledging the limitations of your own study.
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Jun 6, 2026

“Evidence-based practice” in nursing writing means:

A. Using only evidence from personal experience.
B. Integrating the best available research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values.
C. Following the oldest and most traditional practices.
D. Using evidence that only supports your initial hypothesis.
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Jun 6, 2026

The “R” in the IMRAD format for a research paper stands for:

A. Rationale
B. Results
C. References
D. Review
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Jun 6, 2026

Which sentence contains a redundancy that should be removed for concise academic writing?

A. The patient's condition is currently stable at this point in time.
B. The nurse administered the medication at 14:00.
C. The final outcome was positive.
D. The study included a sample of 50 participants.
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Jun 6, 2026

When writing an academic email to a professor, it is important to:

A. Use slang and emojis to seem friendly.
B. Write in all capital letters to show urgency.
C. Include your full name, student ID, and the course name in your message.
D. Assume the professor knows who you are without any introduction.
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