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Academic Writing flashcards

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This Academic Writing page on GoConqr gathers flashcards on process words, essay structure, report writing and citation formats. University students can practise writing and referencing, while teachers can find material to share; the over 20 flashcards are mostly university-level, with some for school students. Choose a deck to begin.

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Using Academic Writing flashcards

These user-made decks offer short prompts on different parts of academic writing. Meaning of Process Words covers terms such as analyse, compare and justify. Writing points includes prompts on tense, guiding the reader and using direct quotes. Report writing asks what belongs in sections such as the abstract, method and discussion.

For a general starting point, try Meaning of Process Words: it gives you terms to review before you tackle a writing question. If you are working on a report, Report writing offers a more focused set of prompts.

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Read a prompt and recall your answer before checking the card. Return to any terms or sections that need another look. MLA Format and APA Format offer separate decks for reviewing citation and formatting questions.

When you want a broader view, switch to a mind map on the unit page. A quiz can help you check your understanding in another format. Pick a deck and revisit a topic you want to practise.

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Which flashcard deck is a useful starting point?

Meaning of Process Words is a useful place to start if you want to review the language of writing questions. Its cards cover terms including analyse, compare and justify. For a task focused on reports, Report writing offers prompts about sections such as the abstract and discussion.

Do the flashcards cover referencing formats?

Yes. MLA Format includes questions about the style and the Works Cited page. APA Format covers assignment formatting and reference-page citations. These are separate decks, so university students and teachers can focus on the format relevant to their work.

Are the flashcards free to use?

Yes. Every resource listed here is free to open and study without an account. The decks were made by GoConqr users, not by GoConqr. A free account also lets you save quiz scores and make your own quizzes, mind maps, flashcards and notes.

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