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02 Academic Writing

Section 01 Purpose of this Module

Section 02 Template for the cover page and required settings

Section 03 Settings for Assessment Papers

Section 04 Writing requirements

Section 05 Citation method for In-text citations

Section 06 Method for Bibliography Entries

Section 07 Plagiarism Policy

Section 08 Conclusion

02 Academic Writing Multiple Questions

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02 Academic Writing Multiple Questions

02 Academic Writing
02 Academic Writing Multiple Questions

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This test consists of 25 multiple-choice questions, each worth 1 mark.
Choose the most correct answer (A, B, C, or D).
Answer all questions. Total: 25 marks.

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Question 1 of 25

1. Question
1. The main purpose of the Academic Writing module is to:
A) Teach advanced research methods
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B) Introduce financial management skills
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C) Provide guidelines for academic writing and integrity
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D) Train students in public speaking
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Question 2 of 25

2. Question
1. Students are required to honour other people’s intellectual property by:
A) Copying text word-for-word
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B) Ignoring sources used
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C) Referencing and paraphrasing correctly
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D) Only using Impilo manuals without citation
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Question 3 of 25

3. Question
1. What font style must be used for assignments?
A) Arial
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B) Times New Roman
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C) Calibri
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D) Verdana
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Question 4 of 25

4. Question
1. What is the correct font size for headings?
A) 10
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B) 12
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C) 14
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D) 16
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Question 5 of 25

5. Question
1. Where should page numbering begin?
A) On the cover page
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B) On the first page of content (starting at 2)
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C) At the bottom of every page
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D) Randomly assigned
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Question 6 of 25

6. Question
1. Answers to IAC questions must be written in:
A) Tables
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B) Bullet points
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C) Paragraph format
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D) Diagrams
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Question 7 of 25

7. Question
1. Each paragraph should contain:
A) 2–3 lines
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B) 8–12 lines
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C) 20–25 lines
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D) Exactly 5 lines
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Question 8 of 25

8. Question
1. Which tool is allowed for spelling and grammar checks?
A) Grammarly
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B) Co-Pilot
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C) ChatGPT
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D) Word’s built-in checker
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Question 9 of 25

9. Question
1. Which referencing system does Impilo e Abundant use?
A) APA
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B) Harvard
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C) MLA
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D) Chicago
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Question 10 of 25

10. Question
1. If an author’s surname is missing, what should be used?
A) The date only
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B) The title of the book/article
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C) The website URL
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D) Nothing at all
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Question 11 of 25

11. Question
1. If no publication date is available, what abbreviation is used?
A) n.y. (no year)
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B) n.p. (no publisher)
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C) n.d. (no date)
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D) u.d. (unknown date)
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Question 12 of 25

12. Question
1. How many pages may be cited at one time in an in-text reference?
A) 1
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B) 2
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C) 3
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D) Unlimited
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Question 13 of 25

13. Question
1. What percentage of direct quotes is allowed in an assignment?
A) 25%
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B) 10%
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C) 50%
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D) None
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Question 14 of 25

14. Question
1. In a bibliography entry, the author’s surname should be followed by:
A) Their full job title
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B) Their initials
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C) Their birth date
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D) The chapter number
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Question 15 of 25

15. Question
1. How should the title of a book appear in the bibliography?
A) In bold
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B) In italics
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C) Underlined
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D) In quotation marks
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Question 16 of 25

16. Question
1. When referencing an online source with no author, you should:
A) Leave it blank
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B) Use “Anonymous”
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C) Use the article’s title
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D) Use your own name
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Question 17 of 25

17. Question
1. Plagiarism is defined as:
A) Rewriting content in your own words
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B) Taking someone’s work and presenting it as your own
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C) Correctly referencing sources
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D) Using your own original thoughts
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Question 18 of 25

18. Question
1. The maximum similarity percentage allowed before investigation is:
A) 10%
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B) 20%
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C) 30%
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D) 50%
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Question 19 of 25

19. Question
1. If a student commits plagiarism for the first time, they will:
A) Be expelled immediately
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B) Receive a verbal warning and 0 for the assignment
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C) Be fined R500
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D) Be banned for 10 years
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Question 20 of 25

20. Question
1. The reassessment fee after plagiarism is:
A) R50
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B) R100
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C) R250
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D) R500
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Question 21 of 25

21. Question
1. On a third offence of plagiarism, the student may:
A) Be summoned to a disciplinary hearing
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B) Continue without punishment
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C) Be given 50% marks instead
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D) Get a free retake
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Question 22 of 25

22. Question
1. A repeated third offence can result in:
A) Suspension for 6 months
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B) Expulsion for 10 years
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C) Only a fine
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D) A reduced mark
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Question 23 of 25

23. Question
1. What is the purpose of in-text citations?
A) To make writing longer
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B) To acknowledge sources directly
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C) To avoid writing a bibliography
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D) To decorate the text
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Question 24 of 25

24. Question
1. Which internet source is not acceptable for referencing?
A) Google Scholar
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B) EBSCO Host
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C) Wikipedia
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D) Accredited e-books
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Question 25 of 25

25. Question
1. The conclusion of the module emphasises:
A) The importance of handwriting neatly
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B) Presenting honourable academic work
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C) Using as many direct quotes as possible
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D) Memorising the bibliography by heart
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