should be limited to introducing, announcing or directing attention to a list, a noun or noun phrase, a quotation, or an example/explanation; joining sentences; and expressing time, in titles, and as part of other writing conventions.

To establish the narrative tone of their work, scholars rely on precise words and language.

refers to an approach or style of writing, particularly in academic or scholarly contexts, where the central argument or thesis statement serves as the guiding force behind the entire composition. In a thesis-driven piece of writing, every aspect of the work, from the introduction to the conclusion, is structured and developed to support and elaborate on the main thesis.

In this approach, arguments are built on the foundation of credible evidence rather than personal beliefs, opinions, or anecdotes.

a process of decision- making or argumentation that relies on empirical evidence, facts, and data to support claims or conclusions.

Generally, English grammar can be difficult and complex; even the best scholars take many years before they have a command of the major points of good grammar.

refers to the established norms, practices, and standards within the academic community for writing, research, citation, presentation, and other scholarly activities.

refers to a style of expression that researchers use to define the intellectual boundaries of their disciplines and specific areas of expertise

defined as the quality or power of inspiring belief.

allows readers to identify the sources you used in writing your paper

are rarely used to express a heightened tone because they can come across as unsophisticated or over-excited

refers to the linguistic choices a writer makes to effectively convey an idea or a standpoint

can undermine your argument, damage your credibility, or alienate your audience

refer to the depth and sophistication of the ideas presented

TRUE OR FALSE: period or comma punctuation always comes after the final quotation mark

refers to the writer's voice in a written work. It is what the readers might perceive as the writer's attitude, bias, or personality

the overall structure of academic writing is

TRUE OR FALSE: Quotation marks always comes in pair

The act of thinking about precedes the process of writing about

represent a pause that is longer than a comma, but shorter than a period in a sentence.

always asks you to represent your own standpoint in a research problem

a resource that allows you to research specifically for documents, giving a better chance of finding credible information

are used to express concepts, to comprehend, and to solve problems comprise higher- order thinking skills.

should be limited to the insertion of an explanatory comment in a sentence

should be limited to connecting prefixes to words like "re-educate" or when forming compound words or phrases like "on-site" and "right-of-way."

should include an explanation of how the rest of the paper is organized and all sources are properly cited throughout the paper