UndervisningsmateriellEngelsk 2Vg3

Arbeidsark: Advanced Academic Writing

Delt av Thomas Borthne-Skattum3. mai 2026

Advanced Academic Writing – Worksheet 📝

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Match each term to its correct definition by writing the letter (A–E) in the blank.

| Term | Definition |

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| ___ Thesis statement | A) The process of evaluating sources for reliability and expertise |

| ___ Primary source | B) A clear, arguable claim that guides your entire essay |

| ___ Source credibility | C) Original texts, interviews, or research data from first-hand sources |

| ___ Analysis | D) Restating someone's ideas in your own words (still requires citation) |

| ___ Paraphrasing | E) Interpreting what information means and why it matters |

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Complete the sentences with appropriate academic vocabulary from the word bank.

Word bank: *signal phrases • colloquialisms • subject-specific • formal • synthesize*

Academic writing requires ________ language rather than casual expressions or ________.

A strong introduction should introduce quotes using ________ that establish the source's credibility.

In your conclusion, you need to ________ the key ideas and explain their broader implications.

When writing about science, you must use accurate ________ terminology to demonstrate expertise.

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Read these thesis statements. Which one is weak and why? Explain in 1–2 sentences.

A) "Social media affects teenagers."

B) "Social media has fundamentally altered teenage identity formation through curated self-presentation rather than authentic self-discovery."

Answer: ___________________________________________________________________

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Read the statement below, then complete both parts:

*"The novel's protagonist struggles with loneliness in the city."*

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