Academic Writing
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This Academic Writing page on GoConqr gathers community-made mind maps, quizzes, flashcards and notes on paraphrasing, plagiarism, essay structure, literature reviews, lab reports and referencing in APA, MLA and Harvard. It's built for university students sharpening their writing, and for teachers after ready-made material, with a little for school students too. There are over 1,000 resources here, including more than 40 quizzes and over 900 mind maps, mostly at university level. Pick a topic, try a quiz to spot your gaps, then make your own notes.
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- Types of Writing and Publications63
- Academic Discourse Communities8
- Academic Writing Style28
- Writing Process and Planning15
- Essay Writing and Structure96
- Academic Argument and Paragraph Structure23
- Research Paper Writing and Structure35
- Literature Reviews12
- Writing Research Abstracts112
- Report Writing15
- Reflective and Response Writing10
- Scientific Writing22
- Quoting, Paraphrasing and Summarizing84
- Plagiarism and How to Avoid It33
- Referencing and Citation Styles135
Top Academic Writing resources
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33 cardsIRL Session 2 Scientific? Academic? Scholarly?
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Mind map How to Paraphrase Explanation of the process of paraphrasing and different elements must be considered when doing it. -
8 questionsLiterature Reviews A literature review should:
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Mind map PARAPHRASING Map used to explain paraphrasing, its steps, and how to avoid plagiarism.
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3 questionsTest Yourself [Integrating Sources 004] Which of the following sections of text contains a quotation that is not related to the rest of the sentence.
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Mind map Scientific Writing 1.3 it is a mind map on the scientific voice use in writing scientific reports -
10 questionsSorting Activity [Integrating Sources 001] The reporting verb 'report' can be used in academic writing.
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8 questionsLiterature Reviews A literature review should:
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3 questionsTest Yourself [Integrating Sources 004] Which of the following sections of text contains a quotation that is not related to the rest of the sentence.
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10 questionsSorting Activity [Integrating Sources 001] The reporting verb 'report' can be used in academic writing.
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5 questionsPrinciples of Academic Writing Academic writing is impersonal and objective when there is a direct reference to people or feelings rather ...
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17 questionsExam questions from Unit 5 (2022-2023) Just exam-type questions about Unit 5
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5 questionsIn-text citations and Final References Here is the article we're talking about: http://www.businessinsider.in/22-Lessons-From-Stephen-King-On-How-...
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12 questionsInformation Integration Quiz Why is it primarily important for us to be able to summarize effectively?
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10 questionsWhat is a literature review? A literature review should....
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How to Paraphrase Explanation of the process of paraphrasing and different elements must be considered when doing it.
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Paraphrasing and Plagiarism
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PARAPHRASING Map used to explain paraphrasing, its steps, and how to avoid plagiarism.
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Scientific Writing 1.3 it is a mind map on the scientific voice use in writing scientific reports
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Discourse Community Analysis: Brainstorm Mind Map - How do you show you belong? What does logos, pathos, and ethos look like? -
Academic reading and writing By: María Fernanda Songor
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Academic Report
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General Essay Writing Tips - Source: internationalstudent.com The introduction The Five Paragraph Essay Though more advanced academic papers are a category all their own, the basic high school or college essay has the following standardized, five paragraph structure: Paragraph 1...
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ProducingThemes Writing a literature review in your field is one of the most helpful things you’ll learn to do at university but it can be tricky to write a good one. When you write a literature review, you gather, gain, and syn...
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Day 1: Unit 1 Material Developing a Paragraph A typical paragraph has a topic sentence, supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence. A topic sentence consists of a topic and a controlling idea. It MUST'NT be a simple fact or a ...
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Starting the writing process CONVERSATIONThe ability to clearly and effectively express ideas through writing NEED TO DO:- Engage in a subject (something you are about, this makes it easier - Say something (look for gaps to fill- Thesis statement...
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Academic Writing Skills Read the Question The 4 key steps in working out what the question is asking and how to answer it are: Step 1: What is the question asking, and what are the most important parts of the essay title? Is me...
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About Academic Writing
GoConqr OriginalWhat this unit covers
The unit sits in the strand Academic Writing and Research Projects, within Research methods and academic skills. Most of it is mind maps, so it works well as a quick-reference shelf for the whole writing process, from planning to editing.
- Using sources: several maps on paraphrasing, including How to Paraphrase and Paraphrasing and Plagiarism, which explain how to restate ideas in your own words and credit the author.
- Structure: maps and flowcharts on essay steps, thesis statements, abstracts and research report introductions.
- Referencing: APA Style, Reference list APA style, and the MLA Format flashcards.
- Genres: literature reviews, lab reports and writing for psychology.
Where to start
Begin with How to Paraphrase, then read Paraphrasing and Plagiarism. Together they set out the steps: understand the original passage, write your version, then say where it came from. Next, move to the maps on essay structure and the thesis statement so your argument has a clear shape.
Pairing maps with quizzes
Read a map first, then test yourself. The Principles of Academic Writing quiz checks points such as impersonal, objective language and avoiding casual wording. The Sorting Activity on integrating sources asks which reporting verbs suit academic writing. The Literature Reviews quiz asks what it means to be in conversation with existing literature. If you miss a question, go back to the matching map and read that branch again.
Fitting it to your task
Writing a report? Try Successful Lab Reports or What makes a good report?. Working on a review? Use the quiz on literature reviews alongside the notes on writing one. For citations, the APA Formatting and In-text citations quizzes are quick checks. Teachers can set a map or quiz as a starting point for a class.
Choose one topic from the list, take its quiz, and then build your own flashcards for the points you found tricky.
Frequently asked questions
Which resource should I open first?
Start with the How to Paraphrase mind map. It walks through the steps of effective paraphrasing and links to plagiarism. Then try Paraphrasing and Plagiarism. Once those feel clear, move on to the essay structure and thesis statement maps, and test yourself with the Principles of Academic Writing quiz.
What do the mind maps cover?
There are over 900 of them. They cover paraphrasing, plagiarism, essay planning and structure, thesis statements, abstracts, literature reviews, lab reports, research report introductions and APA referencing. Some are written for psychology, so they suit anyone whose course asks for that style of report.
Are the resources free to use?
Yes. Every resource listed here is free to open, study and take, with no account needed. They were made by GoConqr users, not by GoConqr. If you sign up for a free account, your quiz scores are saved and you can make your own quizzes, maps, flashcards and notes.
Which quizzes help with referencing?
Try APA Formatting, In-text citations and Final References, Formatting In-Text Citations and Referencing and Plagiarism. There is also an APA 6th Quiz. Each one is a quick check on how to cite sources and set out a reference list.
Who are these resources for?
Most are at university level, so they suit university students writing essays, reports and reviews. Teachers can use them as ready-made material for classes. A few are simple enough for school students meeting academic writing for the first time.
What if I can't find my topic?
Look at related maps first, since many cover several skills at once, such as using information from sources or planning an assignment. If something is still missing, you can make your own mind map, flashcards or notes with a free account and keep them for revision.