Question 1

Which steps will produce the most organized and intelligible paper?

Accepted Answer

A) The introduction clearly states the thesis for the paper in an active voice.The main body contains the main points and arguments in units with supporting evidence as this information relates to the thesis.The conclusion indicates to the reader the thesis has been achieved and invokes action be taken. 
B) The introduction presents the topic and thesis statement in an active voice.The main body of the paper contains units of the main points or arguments and supporting evidence as these relate to the thesis.The conclusion uses powerful language that demonstrates that you have achieved the thesis. 
C) The introduction clearly states the thesis and main points in a passive voice.The main body contains the main points and arguments in units with supporting points, facts, and data as well as how this relates to the thesis.The conclusion contains powerful language to indicate to the reader the thesis has been achieved. 
D) The thesis introduces the central purpose and main points of the paper to the reader in an active voice.The main body contains the main points and arguments as these relate to the central purpose.The conclusion contains the restated purpose, with powerful language to show the central purpose of the paper has been achieved. 
A) The introduction clearly states the thesis for the paper in an active voice.The main body contains the main points and arguments in units with supporting evidence as this information relates to the thesis.The conclusion indicates to the reader the thesis has been achieved and invokes action be taken. 
B) The introduction presents the topic and thesis statement in an active voice.The main body of the paper contains units of the main points or arguments and supporting evidence as these relate to the thesis.The conclusion uses powerful language that demonstrates that you have achieved the thesis. 
C) The introduction clearly states the thesis and main points in a passive voice.The main body contains the main points and arguments in units with supporting points, facts, and data as well as how this relates to the thesis.The conclusion contains powerful language to indicate to the reader the thesis has been achieved. 
D) The thesis introduces the central purpose and main points of the paper to the reader in an active voice.The main body contains the main points and arguments as these relate to the central purpose.The conclusion contains the restated purpose, with powerful language to show the central purpose of the paper has been achieved. B

Question 2

Frida and her study team are working on a group presentation for their course.As they rehearse, they are becoming more comfortable with their presentation and how it flows.Now that they are comfortable, they would most benefit from:

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A) improving their visuals 
B) relaxing 
C) avoiding unnecessary words 
D) having a peer review their performance 
A) improving their visuals 
B) relaxing 
C) avoiding unnecessary words 
D) having a peer review their performance D

Question 3

When revising a paper you should consider using the Seven C's of Effective Writing.What are the Seven C's of effective writing? Describe how you might incorporate the Seven C's into your editing strategy.

Accepted Answer

The Seven C's of effective writing are clarity, conciseness, coherence, cohesion, consistency, creativity, and correctness.

When revising a paper, you can incorporate the Seven C's into your editing strategy by first focusing on clarity. This involves making sure your ideas are clearly communicated and easily understood by the reader. Next, you can work on conciseness by eliminating unnecessary words or phrases to make your writing more direct and to the point.

Coherence and cohesion involve ensuring that your ideas flow logically and are connected in a way that makes sense to the reader. This can be achieved by using transition words and organizing your thoughts in a clear and structured manner.

Consistency is important for maintaining a unified and cohesive writing style throughout your paper. This includes using consistent formatting, tone, and language throughout the document.

Creativity is also an important aspect of effective writing, as it allows you to engage and captivate your audience. This can be achieved by using vivid language, storytelling techniques, and unique perspectives.

Finally, correctness involves checking for grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors to ensure that your writing is polished and professional. By incorporating the Seven C's into your editing strategy, you can improve the overall quality and impact of your writing.

Question 4

Be aware that your word choices could offend others.For example, instead of saying "manmade by Americans" for something manufactured in Canada, you might consider using the phrase, "manmade in Canada."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

One of the Seven C's of Effective Writing is to Be considerate.For example, one should avoid taking controversial positions in their arguments when writing papers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Since she faces speech anxiety, Betsy tends to use PowerPoint slides to draw attention away from her.This is an effective way to reduce anxiety.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Kevin wants to improve his presentation skills in the area of knowing his audience.What is the most important question should he ask when developing his presentation?

Accepted Answer

A) What is their age? 
B) How can I keep them engaged? 
C) What do they know and what do they want to know? 
D) What is their cultural background? 
A) What is their age? 
B) How can I keep them engaged? 
C) What do they know and what do they want to know? 
D) What is their cultural background?

Question 8

Annette is reading her paper and has realized she left off a source.The paper is due in two days, and this information is vital to defending her central argument.She has quoted it directly and wants to maintain the source's phrasing.What is her best option at this point?

Accepted Answer

A) She should retrace her resources and see which source it may have come from and reread that entire source to locate the information. 
B) She should search online for the exact phrase she quotes in her paper and see if the source pops up.If that fails, she can find a new source with similar information. 
C) She should not use the information and revise her paper. 
D) She should remove the quotes and paraphrase the source. 
A) She should retrace her resources and see which source it may have come from and reread that entire source to locate the information. 
B) She should search online for the exact phrase she quotes in her paper and see if the source pops up.If that fails, she can find a new source with similar information. 
C) She should not use the information and revise her paper. 
D) She should remove the quotes and paraphrase the source.

Question 9

Calvin is editing his first draft.He should be focusing on all corrections except:

Accepted Answer

A) smooth transitions. 
B) MLA/APA formatting. 
C) clearly stated points and evidence. 
D) sentence structure and length variation. 
A) smooth transitions. 
B) MLA/APA formatting. 
C) clearly stated points and evidence. 
D) sentence structure and length variation.

Question 10

Graham has written a first draft of his research paper and is now reading to begin revising it.He knows he must spend a lot of time on this to earn an A on his paper.Which set of strategies would be your strongest recommendation for Graham? Graham should:

Accepted Answer

A) Plan on writing several revisions of the paper.First revise for overall meaning and flow.Rework the paragraphs to be sure main ideas are clear, supported, and contained in units and that they are connected to the overall thesis.Revise again for punctuation, grammar, and style.Put the paper aside for a day or two and then revise it again to increase clarity, remove unnecessary words, and improve flow.Confer with the instructor for feedback.Make the recommended changes and proof it.Write the final draft, add page numbers, and create a title page.Prepare the bibliography page according to the instructor's desired format. 
B) Plan on writing several revisions of the paper.First revise for overall meaning and flow.Rework the paragraphs to be sure main ideas are clear, supported, and contained in units and that they are connected to the overall thesis.Revise again for punctuation, grammar, and style.Put the paper aside for a day or two then revise it again for clarity, flow, and to remove unnecessary words.Read it aloud, and ask for your study team or friends to provide feedback.Make any recommended revisions.Prepare the bibliography page according to the instructor's desired format.Prepare your final draft, add the page numbers, and create a title page. 
C) Plan on writing several revisions of his paper.First revise for overall meaning and flow.Revise again for punctuation, grammar, and style.Rework paragraphs to be sure main ideas are clear, supported, and contained in units and that they are connected to the overall thesis.Revise again for punctuation, grammar, and style.Put the paper aside for a day or two and then revise it again for clarity, flow, and to remove unnecessary words.Have friends or a study group read it and proof it.Confer with the instructor for feedback.Make the recommended changes.Prepare the final draft, add the page numbers and create a title page.Prepare the bibliography page according to the instructor's desired format. 
D) Plan on writing several revisions of his paper.First revise for overall meaning and flow.Revise again for punctuation, grammar, and style.Rework paragraphs to be sure main ideas are clear, supported, and contained in units and that they are connected to the overall thesis.Put the paper aside for a day or two and then revise it again.Have friends, or a study group read it and proof it.Confer with your instructor for feedback.Prepare the final draft, add the page numbers and title page.Prepare the bibliography page according to the instructor's desired format. 
A) Plan on writing several revisions of the paper.First revise for overall meaning and flow.Rework the paragraphs to be sure main ideas are clear, supported, and contained in units and that they are connected to the overall thesis.Revise again for punctuation, grammar, and style.Put the paper aside for a day or two and then revise it again to increase clarity, remove unnecessary words, and improve flow.Confer with the instructor for feedback.Make the recommended changes and proof it.Write the final draft, add page numbers, and create a title page.Prepare the bibliography page according to the instructor's desired format. 
B) Plan on writing several revisions of the paper.First revise for overall meaning and flow.Rework the paragraphs to be sure main ideas are clear, supported, and contained in units and that they are connected to the overall thesis.Revise again for punctuation, grammar, and style.Put the paper aside for a day or two then revise it again for clarity, flow, and to remove unnecessary words.Read it aloud, and ask for your study team or friends to provide feedback.Make any recommended revisions.Prepare the bibliography page according to the instructor's desired format.Prepare your final draft, add the page numbers, and create a title page. 
C) Plan on writing several revisions of his paper.First revise for overall meaning and flow.Revise again for punctuation, grammar, and style.Rework paragraphs to be sure main ideas are clear, supported, and contained in units and that they are connected to the overall thesis.Revise again for punctuation, grammar, and style.Put the paper aside for a day or two and then revise it again for clarity, flow, and to remove unnecessary words.Have friends or a study group read it and proof it.Confer with the instructor for feedback.Make the recommended changes.Prepare the final draft, add the page numbers and create a title page.Prepare the bibliography page according to the instructor's desired format. 
D) Plan on writing several revisions of his paper.First revise for overall meaning and flow.Revise again for punctuation, grammar, and style.Rework paragraphs to be sure main ideas are clear, supported, and contained in units and that they are connected to the overall thesis.Put the paper aside for a day or two and then revise it again.Have friends, or a study group read it and proof it.Confer with your instructor for feedback.Prepare the final draft, add the page numbers and title page.Prepare the bibliography page according to the instructor's desired format.

Question 11

Carley used an excerpt from a PBS news show to illustrate a point she was making in her political science paper.She footnoted this in the paper itself but failed to add this to her bibliography page.She has committed plagiarism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Kelly is a nontraditional student, and it has been many years since she has written a research paper.She bought the most up to date version of the APA style handbook thinking that she will use this when she is ready to write her paper to be sure she is using the correct format to cite her sources.She uses resources from both the library and online.As she is conducting her research she uses note cards and writes her sources on each note card.In her library research she uses note cards.She writes her source and page numbers on the note cards, and notes whether she is quoting, or summarizing information.In her online research, she is sure not to cut and paste any of the text.Instead, she prints out the information she wants to use and highlights this.When she is ready to use the information, she will summarize the information in her own words.With what you know about ethics, evaluate Kelly's research habits.

Accepted Answer

Kelly's research habits demonstrate a st

Question 13

The purpose of a research paper is to find information and ideas that support your views.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

One technique that can be useful in both generating ideas and overcoming writer's block is:

Accepted Answer

A) setting a schedule. 
B) creating a mind map. 
C) using an organization template or form. 
D) creating a writing pyramid. 
A) setting a schedule. 
B) creating a mind map. 
C) using an organization template or form. 
D) creating a writing pyramid.

Question 15

Although Cheryl rehearsed her speech and felt comfortable with the topic and her preparations, once she got up in front of the audience she was very nervous.She took a deep breath and began her speech using her PowerPoint slides as prompts and note cards as back up.She was sure to make eye contact and appeared confident.She performed well except for the fact that she almost appeared too comfortable with her audience.This was apparent in her:

Accepted Answer

A) having the comfort level to ask her audience a question at the beginning of the speech. 
B) use of slang words like 'uh' and 'you know' 
C) tone and smiles. 
D) using hand gestures and making eye contact too frequently. 
A) having the comfort level to ask her audience a question at the beginning of the speech. 
B) use of slang words like 'uh' and 'you know' 
C) tone and smiles. 
D) using hand gestures and making eye contact too frequently.

Question 16

The writing pyramid is used to:

Accepted Answer

A) organize your thoughts in the brainstorming process. 
B) visualize your schedule for writing a paper. 
C) review a paper for proper citations. 
D) visualize how your paper should be organized. 
A) organize your thoughts in the brainstorming process. 
B) visualize your schedule for writing a paper. 
C) review a paper for proper citations. 
D) visualize how your paper should be organized.

Question 17

Paraphrasing is presenting another person's ideas in your own words.You must give credit for their idea in your citations page.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Sloan wants to increase her public speaking skills.Which strategy would be most helpful to her?

Accepted Answer

A) Use visuals. 
B) Practice and rehearse as much as possible. 
C) Use stress reduction techniques. 
D) Apply the Adult Learning Cycle. 
A) Use visuals. 
B) Practice and rehearse as much as possible. 
C) Use stress reduction techniques. 
D) Apply the Adult Learning Cycle.

Question 19

Allen is using the Internet to search for articles on his research topic about the film noir style of cinema.Some of the resources he has come across have typos.Although the information and analysis he has read seems legitimate, he does not feel comfortable using this source.His instinct is likely to be correct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Kendra is preparing her final draft.What is the most important element she should be focusing on at this point in the writing process?

Accepted Answer

A) eliminating unnecessary words 
B) citation and plagiarism 
C) soliciting feedback from her instructor 
D) crosschecking her outline to her paper 
A) eliminating unnecessary words 
B) citation and plagiarism 
C) soliciting feedback from her instructor 
D) crosschecking her outline to her paper

Which steps will produce the most organized and intelligible paper?

Frida and her study team are working on a group presentation for their course.As they rehearse, they are becoming more comfortable with their presentation and how it flows.Now that they are comfortable, they would most benefit from:

When revising a paper you should consider using the Seven C's of Effective Writing.What are the Seven C's of effective writing? Describe how you might incorporate the Seven C's into your editing strategy.

Be aware that your word choices could offend others.For example, instead of saying "manmade by Americans" for something manufactured in Canada, you might consider using the phrase, "manmade in Canada."

One of the Seven C's of Effective Writing is to Be considerate.For example, one should avoid taking controversial positions in their arguments when writing papers.

Since she faces speech anxiety, Betsy tends to use PowerPoint slides to draw attention away from her.This is an effective way to reduce anxiety.

Kevin wants to improve his presentation skills in the area of knowing his audience.What is the most important question should he ask when developing his presentation?

Annette is reading her paper and has realized she left off a source.The paper is due in two days, and this information is vital to defending her central argument.She has quoted it directly and wants to maintain the source's phrasing.What is her best option at this point?

Calvin is editing his first draft.He should be focusing on all corrections except:

Graham has written a first draft of his research paper and is now reading to begin revising it.He knows he must spend a lot of time on this to earn an A on his paper.Which set of strategies would be your strongest recommendation for Graham? Graham should:

Carley used an excerpt from a PBS news show to illustrate a point she was making in her political science paper.She footnoted this in the paper itself but failed to add this to her bibliography page.She has committed plagiarism.

The purpose of a research paper is to find information and ideas that support your views.

One technique that can be useful in both generating ideas and overcoming writer's block is:

The writing pyramid is used to:

Paraphrasing is presenting another person's ideas in your own words.You must give credit for their idea in your citations page.

Sloan wants to increase her public speaking skills.Which strategy would be most helpful to her?

Kendra is preparing her final draft.What is the most important element she should be focusing on at this point in the writing process?

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Which steps will produce the most organized and intelligible paper?

Frida and her study team are working on a group presentation for their course.As they rehearse, they are becoming more comfortable with their presentation and how it flows.Now that they are comfortable, they would most benefit from:

When revising a paper you should consider using the Seven C's of Effective Writing.What are the Seven C's of effective writing? Describe how you might incorporate the Seven C's into your editing strategy.

Be aware that your word choices could offend others.For example, instead of saying "manmade by Americans" for something manufactured in Canada, you might consider using the phrase, "manmade in Canada."

One of the Seven C's of Effective Writing is to Be considerate.For example, one should avoid taking controversial positions in their arguments when writing papers.

Since she faces speech anxiety, Betsy tends to use PowerPoint slides to draw attention away from her.This is an effective way to reduce anxiety.

Kevin wants to improve his presentation skills in the area of knowing his audience.What is the most important question should he ask when developing his presentation?

Annette is reading her paper and has realized she left off a source.The paper is due in two days, and this information is vital to defending her central argument.She has quoted it directly and wants to maintain the source's phrasing.What is her best option at this point?

Calvin is editing his first draft.He should be focusing on all corrections except:

Graham has written a first draft of his research paper and is now reading to begin revising it.He knows he must spend a lot of time on this to earn an A on his paper.Which set of strategies would be your strongest recommendation for Graham? Graham should:

Carley used an excerpt from a PBS news show to illustrate a point she was making in her political science paper.She footnoted this in the paper itself but failed to add this to her bibliography page.She has committed plagiarism.

The purpose of a research paper is to find information and ideas that support your views.

One technique that can be useful in both generating ideas and overcoming writer's block is:

The writing pyramid is used to:

Paraphrasing is presenting another person's ideas in your own words.You must give credit for their idea in your citations page.

Sloan wants to increase her public speaking skills.Which strategy would be most helpful to her?

Kendra is preparing her final draft.What is the most important element she should be focusing on at this point in the writing process?

Be a Lifelong Learner

Expand Your Emotional Intelligence

Manage Your Time

Maximize Your Resources

Listen and Take Effective Notes

Actively Read

Improve Your Memory Skills

Excel at Taking Tests

Become a Critical Thinker and Creative Problem Solver

Create a Healthy Mind, Body, and Spirit

Build Supportive and Diverse Relationships

Develop Positive Habits

Explore Majors and Careers

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