Question 1

Why do students not need to write "I think" or "in my opinion" in their essays? Why is it better to avoid doing so?

Accepted Answer

Students do not need to write "I think"

Question 2

Why is it not a good idea for students to try to bluff their way through an essay? What happens when they do?

Accepted Answer

When students lack background knowledge

Question 3

At the most essential level, essay writing teaches one how to organize information, make points, and support them. How might these skills be useful in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

Answers may vary depending on the indust

Question 4

What is the benefit of choosing a topic that you are comfortable with or you find interesting? Why might it be better to choose one that you know little about?

Accepted Answer

A topic you are comfortable with will in

Question 5

The ability to think deeply requires asking which questions?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Why?" and "Who?" 
B)  "Where?" and "When?" 
C)  "How?" and "Why?" 
D)  "What?" and "Why?" 
A)  "Why?" and "Who?" 
B)  "Where?" and "When?" 
C)  "How?" and "Why?" 
D)  "What?" and "Why?"

Question 6

Coherence in writing means __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  maintaining a single focus 
B)  using the right amount of evidence 
C)  having a debatable thesis 
D)  making sure ideas follow logically from one idea to the next 
A)  maintaining a single focus 
B)  using the right amount of evidence 
C)  having a debatable thesis 
D)  making sure ideas follow logically from one idea to the next

Question 7

You should read the instructions for the assignment __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  as soon as you get it 
B)  multiple times during the drafting stage 
C)  before handing in your completed essay 
D)  All of the above 
A)  as soon as you get it 
B)  multiple times during the drafting stage 
C)  before handing in your completed essay 
D)  All of the above

Question 8

What are some of the key differences between spoken and written language? What do we learn about writing because of these?

Accepted Answer

Students should identify two or three of

Question 9

Essential essay writing skills are the same regardless of instructor or course. These skills include __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  organizing ideas 
B)  making points 
C)  supporting points 
D)  All of the above 
A)  organizing ideas 
B)  making points 
C)  supporting points 
D)  All of the above

Question 10

__________________ is the best way to learn the conventions of the written form, that is, the words, structures, style, and tone that writers use.

Accepted Answer

A)  Planning 
B)  Reading 
C)  Practicing 
D)  Drafting 
A)  Planning 
B)  Reading 
C)  Practicing 
D)  Drafting

Question 11

Staring at a blank screen, feeling paralyzed is an example of __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  brain freeze 
B)  author anchor 
C)  writer's block 
D)  academic freedom 
A)  brain freeze 
B)  author anchor 
C)  writer's block 
D)  academic freedom

Question 12

What does the planning step of the writing process involve? Why is this step important?

Accepted Answer

The planning step of the writing process

Question 13

It is best to write __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  on a computer or tablet 
B)  by hand 
C)  by hand sometimes and on a computer or tablet other times 
D)  on Twitter, 140 characters at a time 
A)  on a computer or tablet 
B)  by hand 
C)  by hand sometimes and on a computer or tablet other times 
D)  on Twitter, 140 characters at a time

Question 14

Wordiness is __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  using many words when a few will do 
B)  using fancy vocabulary 
C)  writing concisely 
D)  making your writing enjoyable for the reader 
A)  using many words when a few will do 
B)  using fancy vocabulary 
C)  writing concisely 
D)  making your writing enjoyable for the reader

Question 15

__________________ is an example of critical thinking.

Accepted Answer

A)  Appreciating other points of view 
B)  Summarizing the ideas of others 
C)  Citing sources 
D)  Paying attention to formatting 
A)  Appreciating other points of view 
B)  Summarizing the ideas of others 
C)  Citing sources 
D)  Paying attention to formatting

Question 16

What does the editing step of the writing process involve? Why is this step significant?

Accepted Answer

The editing step of the writing process

Question 17

Active learners retain more than passive learners. Become an active learner by __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  taking notes 
B)  attending instructor office hours 
C)  participating in class discussion 
D)  All of the above 
A)  taking notes 
B)  attending instructor office hours 
C)  participating in class discussion 
D)  All of the above

Question 18

English courses __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  test your ability to memorize 
B)  test how well you remember your professor's arguments 
C)  test your ability to communicate ideas 
D)  test your love of literature and poetry 
A)  test your ability to memorize 
B)  test how well you remember your professor's arguments 
C)  test your ability to communicate ideas 
D)  test your love of literature and poetry

Question 19

What are some errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation that can be more easily forgiven in terms of communication? Which errors cannot be so easily forgiven?

Accepted Answer

Some errors in spelling, grammar, and pu

Question 20

What are some techniques to overcoming writer's block? Why do they work?

Accepted Answer

You can overcome writer's block by learn

Why do students not need to write "I think" or "in my opinion" in their essays? Why is it better to avoid doing so?

Why is it not a good idea for students to try to bluff their way through an essay? What happens when they do?

At the most essential level, essay writing teaches one how to organize information, make points, and support them. How might these skills be useful in the workplace?

What is the benefit of choosing a topic that you are comfortable with or you find interesting? Why might it be better to choose one that you know little about?

The ability to think deeply requires asking which questions?

Coherence in writing means __________________.

You should read the instructions for the assignment __________________.

What are some of the key differences between spoken and written language? What do we learn about writing because of these?

Essential essay writing skills are the same regardless of instructor or course. These skills include __________________.

__________________ is the best way to learn the conventions of the written form, that is, the words, structures, style, and tone that writers use.

Staring at a blank screen, feeling paralyzed is an example of __________________.

What does the planning step of the writing process involve? Why is this step important?

It is best to write __________________.

Wordiness is __________________.

__________________ is an example of critical thinking.

What does the editing step of the writing process involve? Why is this step significant?

Active learners retain more than passive learners. Become an active learner by __________________.

English courses __________________.

What are some errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation that can be more easily forgiven in terms of communication? Which errors cannot be so easily forgiven?

What are some techniques to overcoming writer's block? Why do they work?

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Exam 1: The Basics

Why do students not need to write "I think" or "in my opinion" in their essays? Why is it better to avoid doing so?

Why is it not a good idea for students to try to bluff their way through an essay? What happens when they do?

At the most essential level, essay writing teaches one how to organize information, make points, and support them. How might these skills be useful in the workplace?

What is the benefit of choosing a topic that you are comfortable with or you find interesting? Why might it be better to choose one that you know little about?

The ability to think deeply requires asking which questions?

Coherence in writing means __________________.

You should read the instructions for the assignment __________________.

What are some of the key differences between spoken and written language? What do we learn about writing because of these?

Essential essay writing skills are the same regardless of instructor or course. These skills include __________________.

__________________ is the best way to learn the conventions of the written form, that is, the words, structures, style, and tone that writers use.

Staring at a blank screen, feeling paralyzed is an example of __________________.

What does the planning step of the writing process involve? Why is this step important?

It is best to write __________________.

Wordiness is __________________.

__________________ is an example of critical thinking.

What does the editing step of the writing process involve? Why is this step significant?

Active learners retain more than passive learners. Become an active learner by __________________.

English courses __________________.

What are some errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation that can be more easily forgiven in terms of communication? Which errors cannot be so easily forgiven?

What are some techniques to overcoming writer's block? Why do they work?

Essay Structure

Types of Essays

Writing About Readings

Research and Documentation

Vocabulary

Grammar and Sentence Structure

Punctuation and Format

Filters