5.4.5 - Maintaining a Formal Academic Tone
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Practice Questions
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What does it mean to maintain a formal tone in academic writing?
💡 Hint: Think about why we don't use casual language in official writing.
Provide an example of a colloquial expression.
💡 Hint: Consider how an informal word fits into casual conversation.
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Which of the following is an example of maintaining formal tone?
💡 Hint: Think about which phrase sounds more scholarly.
True or False: Using personal anecdotes in academic writing enhances the argument.
💡 Hint: Consider whether personal stories contribute to factual evidence.
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Challenge Problems
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Revise a piece of writing where colloquial language is used to achieve a formal tone.
💡 Hint: Look for any conversational expressions.
Create a short paragraph that lacks structure and revise it to reflect a clear thesis, evidence, and analysis.
💡 Hint: Think about logical flow and how each point connects.
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