A03 Zeitgeist

A03 ACADEMIC WRITING
1. Elaborate on the general structure of an argumentative essay.
Ans. Argumentative writing is also called persuasive writing because one

of the foremost objectives of argumentative writing is to persuade the reader
to think in the way the writer wants them to think. In argumentative writing
you give opinions and views in a convincing manner to your reader. In order
to make an argument convincing it need to be clear and logical. Clarity and
logicality are achieved through clear, critical thinking.
An opinion with a valid reason or logic behind it can be considered an

argument. Any rational piece of discourse can be considered an argument.
An argument may be about anything including politics, books, sports and
movies.
Argumentative writing is one of the most frequently used modes of writing in

subjects like liberal arts and humanities. An argument can be defined as a
debatable statement or statements which may or may not be agreed by the
others. An argumentative essay can be written only on debatable
statements. Statements that are not debatable or a statement which is
agreed by everyone is not suitable for an argumentative essay. Such
statements are called facts.
An argument essay consists of a set of debatable statements. These

statements can be classified into two: premises and conclusion. In a
typical argument there is one conclusion and a minimum of one premise. The
premises are assertions that lead to a conclusion.
The conclusion in an argumentative essay is therefore supported by

premises. The premises that enable formulation of conclusion also need to
be supported by further clarification and evidence. A premise can have more
than one supporting statement. The supporting statement includes opinions
of others, quotes from texts, and reports from authentic agencies. The
conclusion drawn from the premises presented in the essay serves as the
thesis statement in an argumentative essay, and it is presented in the
introductory paragraph.
2. Comment on the basic ethics expected while writing an academic
paper.
Ans. ‘Academic Integrity’ is a moral code of conduct for everyone in an

academy. It insists on academicians – teachers, students and researchers –
to conduct their study, research, teaching and writing using fair means and
following the moral and ethical code of conduct which includes avoiding
cheating in examinations and assignments, plagiarism and maintaining
academic standards. Dishonest ways employed in preparing writing
assignments and project works are often looked at with seriousness. You
need to ensure that your written work is the result of your own efforts and
you have not used any unfair means to complete it.
When an academic paper is written for publication, it undergoes a process

known as “blind peer reviewing”. A paper submitted by a scholar for
publication to a journal is sent to other scholars (reviewers) by the editor of
the journal, without the names and other details of the writer. The reviewers
read the paper and determine if the paper is worth publishing. The identity of
the reviewers is never disclosed to the author of the paper.
Any use of others’ work, sentences or ideas without acknowledging the

source is considered as plagiarism. To avoid plagiarism, every idea
borrowed from others need to be acknowledged in the text of your paper by
separating them using quotation marks and providing, the details of the
sources.
Some universities make it mandatory for all students to sign an agreement

called ‘Honor Code’ at the time of enrolling for academic programmes.
Honor Code is like a pledge taken by students to the effect that they will
uphold academic integrity and ethical behavior and will not engage in any
kind of cheating, stealing and misrepresentation.
3. Write a directional process analysis of how to make an omelette.
Ans. Place 2 eggs, 1 tablespoon water, salt and pepper in a bowl. Water
gives the omelette a fluffy texture. Use a fork to lightly whisk until well
combined. Melt 10g butter in a 20cm non-stick frying pan over medium-high
heat until sizzling. This ensures the butter and pan are hot enough to cook
the omelette quickly underneath while the top remains soft.
Pour the egg mixture into the pan and tilt so the mixture covers the base. As
the omlette sets, use a heatproof plastic spatula or flat-edged wooden spoon
to gently lift and stir, tilting the pan so uncooked egg runs underneath. Cook
for 1-2 minutes or until golden and just set underneath. The top should still
be slightly runny – it will continue to cook after you fill and fold the omelette.
Add classic fillings, such as ham, tomato and mushroom, or try something
different. Sprinkle over a little crumbled goats cheese and rocket leaves or,
for an Asian-style filling, top with crab, fresh coriander leaves and a little
oyster sauce. Once you’ve added the fillings, lift one side of the omelette
and fold it over to enclose the filling. Carefully slide onto a serving plate.
Serve immediately.
4. Write the format of an email.
Ans. An email has:
· To:
· Cc (carbon copy):
· Bcc (Blind carbon copy):
· Subject line: If the email is a reply, there is a default subject line “Re:”
· (Salutation - Optional)
· Reason for writing
· Main point
· (Development of point - optional)
· (Additional points - optional)
· (Closing - optional)
5. Differentiate between academic writing and non-academic writing.
Ans. Academic writing generally refers to all writing tasks assigned to

students for the purpose of study at the college. An academic writer is
expected to be objective, and so unlike creative writing the writer’s personal
feelings, self expression or creative reflection is not encouraged in academic
writing unless assignment question commands it. Academic writers work
with specific objectives or purpose in mind and are clearly focused. Every
academic writing task is to be completed following a certain process which
includes identifying the audience, establishing the purpose, generating
ideas, ordering ideas, writing the first draft, revising or improving, correcting
language related errors and proof reading. Examples: Books, university
database, seminars, thesis, research reports, etc.
Non-academic writing generally includes articles published in magazines,

newspaper and websites. However, a work published in such sources maybe
accurate and useful. Such articles need to be evaluated for their biases or
agendas, by checking their authors. Examples: Newspaper, magazines,
videos from YouTube or other video sharing sites, radio, television, etc.

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A03 ACADEMIC WRITING

1. Elaborate on the general structure of an argumentative essay.

Ans. Argumentative writing is also called persuasive writing because one

An opinion with a valid reason or logic behind it can be considered an

Argumentative writing is one of the most frequently used modes of writing in

An argument essay consists of a set of debatable statements. These

The conclusion in an argumentative essay is therefore supported by

Ans. ‘Academic Integrity’ is a moral code of conduct for everyone in an

When an academic paper is written for publication, it undergoes a process

Any use of others’ work, sentences or ideas without acknowledging the

Some universities make it mandatory for all students to sign an agreement

3. Write a directional process analysis of how to make an omelette.

4. Write the format of an email.

Ans. An email has:

5. Differentiate between academic writing and non-academic writing.

Ans. Academic writing generally refers to all writing tasks assigned to

Non-academic writing generally includes articles published in magazines,

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