Question 1

The electronic resources available through your school's library are likely to be credible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

_____ is using other people's words or ideas without revealing where they came from.

Accepted Answer

A)  Freewriting 
B)  Proofreading 
C)  Plagiarizing 
D)  Brainstorming 
A)  Freewriting 
B)  Proofreading 
C)  Plagiarizing 
D)  Brainstorming C

Question 3

What should you do when meeting with instructors to discuss their expectations for a type of writing assignment you've never encountered before?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary, but should indicate that you should be honest with the instructor, that it is the first time you've encountered this type of writing assignment, ask to see an example of a solid, well-written paper, and find out if the instructor has any course-specific writing strategies or advice to make the process go more smoothly for you. Other valid responses are also acceptable.

Question 4

To ensure that you are citing your sources properly, you should start by going through each of your sources and typing out relevant quotations or ideas you'd like to incorporate in your paper.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Your _____ is important because it sets the scene for the rest of the paper.

Accepted Answer

A)  list of citations 
B)  supporting evidence 
C)  introduction 
D)  conclusion 
A)  list of citations 
B)  supporting evidence 
C)  introduction 
D)  conclusion

Question 6

Why would it be a good idea to require students to visit the writing center at least once during their first term? If you disagree, please explain.

Accepted Answer

Requiring students to visit the writing

Question 7

Aiden's marketing instructor assigned a term paper that will make up a significant portion of his final grade. Unfortunately, whenever he has to write a paper, Aiden's anxiety sets in and he quickly feels overwhelmed. He wants to finish the term with a good grade, but he's concerned that his term paper will suffer because of his anxiety. Which strategy will best help Aiden minimize his anxiety while writing his paper?

Accepted Answer

A)  writing the paper in the instructor's voice 
B)  preparing the final draft directly from his notes 
C)  developing a two-paragraph thesis statement. 
D)  breaking the paper into a series of smaller tasks 
A)  writing the paper in the instructor's voice 
B)  preparing the final draft directly from his notes 
C)  developing a two-paragraph thesis statement. 
D)  breaking the paper into a series of smaller tasks

Question 8

Including complex words in your paper will demonstrate to your instructor that you are well-informed, even if you only barely understand their meaning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Kimba is working on a research paper for her political science class and just added a quote from one of her sources. What must Kimba do to properly cite the source of her quote in the body of her paper?

Accepted Answer

A)  place the author's name and page number in parentheses after the quote 
B)  place the author's name and page number in quotation marks after the quote 
C)  place the author's name, publication name, page number, and date of publication in parentheses after the quote 
D)  place the author's name, publication name, page number, and date of publication in quotation marks after the quote 
A)  place the author's name and page number in parentheses after the quote 
B)  place the author's name and page number in quotation marks after the quote 
C)  place the author's name, publication name, page number, and date of publication in parentheses after the quote 
D)  place the author's name, publication name, page number, and date of publication in quotation marks after the quote

Question 10

Letting someone else review your rough draft can help you see where evidence is missing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Explain how to apply the steps of critical thinking to the writing process. Include examples in your response to illustrate your explanation.

Accepted Answer

Critical thinking is an essential skill

Question 12

What should you do if you're trying to write a paper but you get stuck and can't get going?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ask your instructor to assign a different topic. 
B)  Take some time to freewrite about the topic. 
C)  Go back and revise your list of citations. 
D)  Remind yourself that your first draft should be free of errors. 
A)  Ask your instructor to assign a different topic. 
B)  Take some time to freewrite about the topic. 
C)  Go back and revise your list of citations. 
D)  Remind yourself that your first draft should be free of errors.

Question 13

Varying sentence length in a college paper can be boring for the reader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When writing a paper, you should

Accepted Answer

A)  include as many quotations from your sources as possible. 
B)  spend your entire conclusion summarizing your argument. 
C)  group multiple short sentences together. 
D)  take time to carefully edit and proofread it. 
A)  include as many quotations from your sources as possible. 
B)  spend your entire conclusion summarizing your argument. 
C)  group multiple short sentences together. 
D)  take time to carefully edit and proofread it.

Question 15

All information you find on the Internet is trustworthy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What should you think about when developing your thesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  how long the paper needs to be 
B)  whether you used a sufficient number of sources 
C)  why the topic interested you in the first place 
D)  how to make the language in your paper more flowery 
A)  how long the paper needs to be 
B)  whether you used a sufficient number of sources 
C)  why the topic interested you in the first place 
D)  how to make the language in your paper more flowery

Question 17

When must you cite a source in your paper?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary, but should

Question 18

Before sending a message to the instructor or classmates in an online course, you should consider how they might interpret-or misinterpret-what you've written.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

How is reading aloud what you're written beneficial?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary, but should

Question 20

When posting a message to an online discussion board, you should always

Accepted Answer

A)  use informal language. 
B)  include emoji in your message. 
C)  chat as you would on social media. 
D)  keep your audience in mind. 
A)  use informal language. 
B)  include emoji in your message. 
C)  chat as you would on social media. 
D)  keep your audience in mind.

The electronic resources available through your school's library are likely to be credible.

_____ is using other people's words or ideas without revealing where they came from.

What should you do when meeting with instructors to discuss their expectations for a type of writing assignment you've never encountered before?

To ensure that you are citing your sources properly, you should start by going through each of your sources and typing out relevant quotations or ideas you'd like to incorporate in your paper.

Your _____ is important because it sets the scene for the rest of the paper.

Why would it be a good idea to require students to visit the writing center at least once during their first term? If you disagree, please explain.

Including complex words in your paper will demonstrate to your instructor that you are well-informed, even if you only barely understand their meaning.

Kimba is working on a research paper for her political science class and just added a quote from one of her sources. What must Kimba do to properly cite the source of her quote in the body of her paper?

Letting someone else review your rough draft can help you see where evidence is missing.

Explain how to apply the steps of critical thinking to the writing process. Include examples in your response to illustrate your explanation.

What should you do if you're trying to write a paper but you get stuck and can't get going?

Varying sentence length in a college paper can be boring for the reader.

When writing a paper, you should

All information you find on the Internet is trustworthy.

What should you think about when developing your thesis?

When must you cite a source in your paper?

Before sending a message to the instructor or classmates in an online course, you should consider how they might interpret-or misinterpret-what you've written.

How is reading aloud what you're written beneficial?

When posting a message to an online discussion board, you should always

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Exam 10: Writing and Information Literacy

The electronic resources available through your school's library are likely to be credible.

_____ is using other people's words or ideas without revealing where they came from.

What should you do when meeting with instructors to discuss their expectations for a type of writing assignment you've never encountered before?

To ensure that you are citing your sources properly, you should start by going through each of your sources and typing out relevant quotations or ideas you'd like to incorporate in your paper.

Your _____ is important because it sets the scene for the rest of the paper.

Why would it be a good idea to require students to visit the writing center at least once during their first term? If you disagree, please explain.

Including complex words in your paper will demonstrate to your instructor that you are well-informed, even if you only barely understand their meaning.

Kimba is working on a research paper for her political science class and just added a quote from one of her sources. What must Kimba do to properly cite the source of her quote in the body of her paper?

Letting someone else review your rough draft can help you see where evidence is missing.

Explain how to apply the steps of critical thinking to the writing process. Include examples in your response to illustrate your explanation.

What should you do if you're trying to write a paper but you get stuck and can't get going?

Varying sentence length in a college paper can be boring for the reader.

When writing a paper, you should

All information you find on the Internet is trustworthy.

What should you think about when developing your thesis?

When must you cite a source in your paper?

Before sending a message to the instructor or classmates in an online course, you should consider how they might interpret-or misinterpret-what you've written.

How is reading aloud what you're written beneficial?

When posting a message to an online discussion board, you should always

Beginning Your College Journey

Finding Support on Campus

Motivation and Goal Setting

Using Time Wisely

Learning Preferences and Studying

Critical Thinking

Note Taking

Reading Effectively

Test Taking

Academic Planning and Choosing Your Degree

Managing Your Money

Experiencing Difference

Staying Healthy and Reducing Stress

Starting Your Career Journey

College Success: Tips and Strategies

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