Faculty of Applied Arts Helwan University

Foreign Language and Technical Terms Basic General Course

Mid-Term Exam for Pre-Master 2022-2023

Time : 45 minutes 30 Marks

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: (2 Pages)

Question (A) Complete The Following Sentences from words in the box below (20
Marks)
1. Academic writing can be divided into two types: a)………and b)……academic writing.
2. Academic a)…..can be divided into b)……...types included Annotated bibliography.
3. Essays are usually a)……..in length and present the authors’ b)……….to support their
arguments.
4. A a)...........is a document or section of a document that collects key sources on a
b)..........and discusses those sources in conversation with each other.
5. a).......is a list of source references that includes a short b)........text for each source.
6. Academic a)………refers to deceitful or b)………behavior in an academic setting.
7. a).............is a process of evaluating b) ........... to an academic journal.
8. a)…...means to use someone’s ideas or words as one’s own: to use without b)…...the
source.
9. Academic writing should have some ethical principals like a)......... and b)..................
10. Submitting the a)…….paper to different journals without telling the editors, this can
considered as b)………..
Same - Peer review - Annotated bibliography- Competence – literature review -
opinions- misleading- Integrity - expert – text- descriptive- Integrity -unethical- seven-
topic- crediting- dishonesty -shorter -student- submissions.

Question (B): (10 Marks)

1. Why Writing a Research Papers is an important process? (5 Marks)

2. What is the CRAAP test? (5 Marks)

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Question (C): (5 Marks)

I. Which word or phrase is the odd one out for academic writing? Give reason. (5 Marks)

1. Which word or phrase is the odd one out?

a. Possible
b. Receive
c. Stuff
2. Which word or phrase is the odd one out?
a. and
b. as we all know
c. also
3. Which word is the odd one out?
a. understand
b. heavy
c. beautiful
4. Which word or phrase is the odd one out?
a. come up with
b. however
c. large
5. Which word or phrase is the odd one out?
a. come up with
b. however
c. large
II. How plagiarism can be avoided? (5 Marks)

End of questions

Best wishes
Prof. Dr. Hanaa EL Kazazz

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 Foreign Language and Technical Terms Basic General Course

Mid-Term Exam for Pre-Master 2022-2023

Time : 45 minutes Model answers 30 Marks

Question (A) Complete The Following Sentences from words in the box below (20
Marks)
1. Academic writing can be divided into two types: student and expert academic writing.
2. Academic text can be divided into seven types included Annotated bibliography.
3. Essays are usually shorter in length and present the authors’ opinions to support their
arguments.
4. A literature review is a document or section of a document that collects key sources on
a topic and discusses those sources in conversation with each other.
5. Annotated bibliography is a list of source references that includes a short descriptive
text for each source.
6. Academic dishonesty refers to deceitful or misleading behavior in an academic setting.
7. Peer review is a process of evaluating submissions to an academic journal.
8. Plagiarism means to use someone’s ideas or words as one’s own: to use without
crediting the source.
9. Academic writing should have some ethical principals like Competence and Integrity.
10. Submitting the same paper to different journals without telling the editors, this can be
considered as unethical.
Question (B): (5 Marks)

1. Why Writing a Research Papers is an important process? (2.5 Marks)

Learning Scholarly Conventions: During the research and writing process, we'll learn how to
document our research, cite sources appropriately, format an academic paper, and maintain an
academic tone.
Organizing Information: In a way, research is nothing more than a massive organizational
project. The information available to us is near-infinite, and it's our job to review that information,
narrow it down, categorize it, and present it in a clear, relevant format.
Managing Time: Research papers put our time management skills to the test. Every step of the
research and writing process takes time.
Exploring our Chosen Subject: No matter what topic we choose, we're bound to come away
from the research process with new ideas and countless nuggets of fascinating information.
2. What is the CRAAP test?
• The CRAAP test is an acronym to help evaluating the credibility of a source we are considering
using. It is an important component of information literacy.
• The CRAAP test has five main components:
• Currency: Is the source up to date?
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 • Relevance: Is the source relevant to the research?
• Authority: Where is the source published? Who is the author? Are they considered
reputable and trustworthy in their field?
• Accuracy: Is the source supported by evidence? Are the claims cited correctly?
• Purpose: What was the motive behind publishing this source?

Question (C): (2.5 Marks)

Which word or phrase is the odd one out?

1. Which word or phrase is the odd one out?

A possible
B receive
C stuff
The word 'stuff' is too vague and informal. Use a word like 'items' or 'substance' – or be more
specific.

2. Which word or phrase is the odd one out?

A and
B as we all know
C also
The phrase 'as we all know' is too personal and informal – use 'it is widely accepted that' instead.
3. Which word is the odd one out?
A understand
B heavy
C beautiful
The word 'beautiful' is too emotive and personal – best avoided unless it is part of a wider quote.
4. Which word or phrase is the odd one out?
A come up with
B however
C large
The phrase 'come up with' is a phrasal verb – too informal. Use a word like 'invent', 'propose' or
'suggest' instead.
2- How to avoid plagiarism?

3 steps to follow

Keep track of your sources

● Keep a list of all the sources you consult

● Sources include websites, videos, magazines, etc.

● Note down sources just in case, even if you’re not sure you’ll use them

Step 2: Quote or paraphrase

Two ways of sharing information from a source:

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Step 3: Cite the original source

● In-text citations briefly identify the source

● A reference list gives full source information

● Follow a consistent citation style (e.g. APA, MLA, Chicago)

● Online citation generators can help

End of questions

Best wishes
Prof. Dr. Hanaa EL Kazazz

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