Academic Skills Quiz

What should a good essay introduction include?

A summary of the essay.

Background information related to the essay topic, a thesis statement (position that you will take in relation to the essay question), guide to the essay structure.

Background information related to the essay topic and guide to the essay structure. It should not include a thesis statement (position that you will take in relation to the essay question) as it would be a spoiler!

What is "grey literature"?

Literature that deals with grey research areas, that are not well-defined or chartered.

Information produced by government, academia, business and industry not meant for commercial publishing.

Literature that does not take a clear position on controversial issues.

Literature produced by critical or counterculture voices..

What is good referencing practice if you are using Harvard referencing?

Reference only direct quotes.

Try to paraphrase the sources you used so you do not need to use a reference.

A bibliography or list of references at the end of the text is sufficient.

Reference everything in your text that is drawn from other sources. You'll need an in-text citation in brackets where you use the sources, with surname of the author and year of publication of their work (you may also need page number if citing a specific passage) and a list of references or bibliography at the end of your work, with full bibliographical information of the sources you used, in alphabetical order.

What is the best attitude to time management for your studies?

I'll study two hours every day.

I'll identify and write my deadlines in my diary. I'll work out daily objectives to prepare for my classes and fulfil my deadlines.

I'll deal with deadlines as they approach. It's a waste of time to worry in advance.

I'll study as much as I can every day.

Which sentences are correctly punctuated?

The student fair is fun, this quiz is too long.

The student fair is fun, but this quiz is too long.

The student fair is fun. This quiz is too long.

The student fair is fun this quiz is too long.

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