Academic Writer Quizzes

Writing an Overview - Quiz

The following is a typical example of a paragraph which provides an overview of the contents of a short academic essay.
In terms of style, the first option takes a more personal view, the second a more impersonal.

Instruction: Click on each of the gaps and select the most appropriate item from the drop down menu.
Overview: Option One  Writing an Overview Option 2

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Government intervention has the potential to kickstart whole sectors of the economy. the Hong Kong government has decided to invest heavily in the information technology sector, through initiatives such as the Hong Kong Cyberport. But how do new sectors of an economy develop? In this paper, I briefly examine the history and development of the information technology sector in the United States. I then investigate the role of federal (government) intervention in this development. by assessing the potential for government initiatives in Hong Kong. Is this money well spent, or the private sector finance itself?

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