Question 1

It is the writer's responsibility to impart clear meaning. What are some of the ways to write clearly and concisely?

Accepted Answer

Students should identify two or three of the following ways to write clearly and concisely:
F1S1S1W1F1F1F10writing in a grammatically correct manner,
F1S1S1W1F1F1F10focusing on coherence-making sure ideas logically flow together,
F1S1S1W1F1F1F10using transition signals,
F1S1S1W1F1F1F10understanding and considering audience and purpose,
F1S1S1W1F1F1F10limiting (or properly defining) jargon, and
F1S1S1W1F1F1F10eliminating wordiness.

Question 2

When you receive feedback (corrections and comments) from your instructor, it's best to __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  tuck it in a drawer and forget about it 
B)  go over it immediately 
C)  only look at the feedback if the mark is low 
D)  read it, but do not ask your instructor about it 
A)  tuck it in a drawer and forget about it 
B)  go over it immediately 
C)  only look at the feedback if the mark is low 
D)  read it, but do not ask your instructor about it B

Question 3

__________________ will help you commit your ideas to paper.

Accepted Answer

A)  Studying for another class 
B)  Taking a walk 
C)  Reading 
D)  Journal writing 
A)  Studying for another class 
B)  Taking a walk 
C)  Reading 
D)  Journal writing D

Question 4

How would a question that asks you to describe differ from one that asks you to analyze?

Accepted Answer

A question that asks you to describe wou

Question 5

Why should students avoid words like "thing" or "stuff" in academic writing?

Accepted Answer

Students should avoid words su

Question 6

Why is communicating with your instructor beneficial?

Accepted Answer

Establishing a good rapport with your in

Question 7

Academic style is __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  personal 
B)  conversational 
C)  impersonal 
D)  subjective 
A)  personal 
B)  conversational 
C)  impersonal 
D)  subjective

Question 8

If an error is fossilized, it __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  appears early in your essay 
B)  has been around a long time 
C)  has become a habit 
D)  cannot be fixed 
A)  appears early in your essay 
B)  has been around a long time 
C)  has become a habit 
D)  cannot be fixed

Question 9

To write in academic style, __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid using first or second person 
B)  avoid transition signals 
C)  use slang 
D)  use vague vocabulary 
A)  avoid using first or second person 
B)  avoid transition signals 
C)  use slang 
D)  use vague vocabulary

Question 10

The purpose of an academic essay is to __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  explain what you think 
B)  summarize relevant information 
C)  demonstrate what you've learned 
D)  A and C 
A)  explain what you think 
B)  summarize relevant information 
C)  demonstrate what you've learned 
D)  A and C

Question 11

What is the difference between correcting and editing?

Accepted Answer

Correcting involves fixing mistakes, but

Question 12

While many can be useful, you should be careful with grammar and essay writing resources on the Internet because __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  they are too easy to find 
B)  they contain too much jargon 
C)  they focus too much on exercises 
D)  they are not vetted by editors 
A)  they are too easy to find 
B)  they contain too much jargon 
C)  they focus too much on exercises 
D)  they are not vetted by editors

Question 13

A doctor saying the term "myocardial contusion" is an example of __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cliché 
B)  gerund 
C)  jargon 
D)  idiom 
A)  cliché 
B)  gerund 
C)  jargon 
D)  idiom

Question 14

When compared to conversation, which of the following is a disadvantage of written language?

Accepted Answer

A)  the time it takes to craft the document 
B)  lack of tone of voice 
C)  the need to edit and revise 
D)  informality 
A)  the time it takes to craft the document 
B)  lack of tone of voice 
C)  the need to edit and revise 
D)  informality

Question 15

When completing the readings for class, what can you do to retain more information about those stories or articles?

Accepted Answer

To retain more information from your rea

Question 16

When editing, writers need to be __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  reckless 
B)  reluctant 
C)  ruthless 
D)  reserved 
A)  reckless 
B)  reluctant 
C)  ruthless 
D)  reserved

Question 17

Why is it crucial to answer the question your instructor asked on the assignment or exam sheet?

Accepted Answer

If you do not answer the question being

Question 18

To support your points, always remember to __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  repeat the idea 
B)  give sufficient explanation 
C)  give clear examples 
D)  B and C 
A)  repeat the idea 
B)  give sufficient explanation 
C)  give clear examples 
D)  B and C

Question 19

What is critical thinking? Why is it important that students develop this ability?

Accepted Answer

Critical thinking is evaluating, seeing

Question 20

Why is it important to avoid using "you" (second person) in essays?

Accepted Answer

It is important to avoid using the word

It is the writer's responsibility to impart clear meaning. What are some of the ways to write clearly and concisely?

When you receive feedback (corrections and comments) from your instructor, it's best to __________________.

__________________ will help you commit your ideas to paper.

How would a question that asks you to describe differ from one that asks you to analyze?

Why should students avoid words like "thing" or "stuff" in academic writing?

Why is communicating with your instructor beneficial?

Academic style is __________________.

If an error is fossilized, it __________________.

To write in academic style, __________________.

The purpose of an academic essay is to __________________.

What is the difference between correcting and editing?

While many can be useful, you should be careful with grammar and essay writing resources on the Internet because __________________.

A doctor saying the term "myocardial contusion" is an example of __________________.

When compared to conversation, which of the following is a disadvantage of written language?

When completing the readings for class, what can you do to retain more information about those stories or articles?

When editing, writers need to be __________________.

Why is it crucial to answer the question your instructor asked on the assignment or exam sheet?

To support your points, always remember to __________________.

What is critical thinking? Why is it important that students develop this ability?

Why is it important to avoid using "you" (second person) in essays?

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It is the writer's responsibility to impart clear meaning. What are some of the ways to write clearly and concisely?

When you receive feedback (corrections and comments) from your instructor, it's best to __________________.

__________________ will help you commit your ideas to paper.

How would a question that asks you to describe differ from one that asks you to analyze?

Why should students avoid words like "thing" or "stuff" in academic writing?

Why is communicating with your instructor beneficial?

Academic style is __________________.

If an error is fossilized, it __________________.

To write in academic style, __________________.

The purpose of an academic essay is to __________________.

What is the difference between correcting and editing?

While many can be useful, you should be careful with grammar and essay writing resources on the Internet because __________________.

A doctor saying the term "myocardial contusion" is an example of __________________.

When compared to conversation, which of the following is a disadvantage of written language?

When completing the readings for class, what can you do to retain more information about those stories or articles?

When editing, writers need to be __________________.

Why is it crucial to answer the question your instructor asked on the assignment or exam sheet?

To support your points, always remember to __________________.

What is critical thinking? Why is it important that students develop this ability?

Why is it important to avoid using "you" (second person) in essays?

Essay Structure

Types of Essays

Writing About Readings

Research and Documentation

Vocabulary

Grammar and Sentence Structure

Punctuation and Format

Filters