Question 1

When brainstorming, is it better to brainstorm on one side or more than one side of the topic? Regardless of your choice, be clear why.

Accepted Answer

It is better to brainstorm multiple side

Question 2

Mistakes are __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  inevitable 
B)  no big deal 
C)  painful to look at, so best to avoid thinking about 
D)  learning opportunities 
A)  inevitable 
B)  no big deal 
C)  painful to look at, so best to avoid thinking about 
D)  learning opportunities

Question 3

All good writers are __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  reluctant readers 
B)  average readers 
C)  avid readers 
D)  recreational readers 
A)  reluctant readers 
B)  average readers 
C)  avid readers 
D)  recreational readers

Question 4

Correcting involves __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  rewording 
B)  fixing mistakes 
C)  deleting unnecessary words and sentences 
D)  moving entire sections to better organize your ideas 
A)  rewording 
B)  fixing mistakes 
C)  deleting unnecessary words and sentences 
D)  moving entire sections to better organize your ideas

Question 5

Critical thinking means __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  evaluating arguments 
B)  organizing thoughts 
C)  seeing relationships between ideas 
D)  All of the above 
A)  evaluating arguments 
B)  organizing thoughts 
C)  seeing relationships between ideas 
D)  All of the above

Question 6

What does the drafting step of the writing process involve? Why is this step essential?

Accepted Answer

The drafting step of the writing process

Question 7

__________________ is the fundamental purpose of writing.

Accepted Answer

A)  Clearly communicating ideas to an audience 
B)  Fulfilling assignment requirements 
C)  Being grammatically correct 
D)  Expressing as many thoughts as possible 
A)  Clearly communicating ideas to an audience 
B)  Fulfilling assignment requirements 
C)  Being grammatically correct 
D)  Expressing as many thoughts as possible

Question 8

Critical, deep thinking often involves __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  observing how others think 
B)  using personal experience 
C)  spending more time researching a topic 
D)  All of the above 
A)  observing how others think 
B)  using personal experience 
C)  spending more time researching a topic 
D)  All of the above

Question 9

Good writers are also avid readers. What are some strategies to becoming a better reader?

Accepted Answer

Students should identify two or three of

Question 10

A casual conversation requires approximately __________________ words.

Accepted Answer

A)  200,000 
B)  20,000 
C)  2,000 
D)  200 
A)  200,000 
B)  20,000 
C)  2,000 
D)  200

Question 11

Why should students limit questions when writing in academic style?

Accepted Answer

Students should limit questions because,

Question 12

Why is it important to limit wordiness in your writing?

Accepted Answer

It is important to limit wordiness in yo

Question 13

What are some helpful grammar and writing resources?

Accepted Answer

Students should identify two or three of

When brainstorming, is it better to brainstorm on one side or more than one side of the topic? Regardless of your choice, be clear why.

Mistakes are __________________.

All good writers are __________________.

Correcting involves __________________.

Critical thinking means __________________.

What does the drafting step of the writing process involve? Why is this step essential?

__________________ is the fundamental purpose of writing.

Critical, deep thinking often involves __________________.

Good writers are also avid readers. What are some strategies to becoming a better reader?

A casual conversation requires approximately __________________ words.

Why should students limit questions when writing in academic style?

Why is it important to limit wordiness in your writing?

What are some helpful grammar and writing resources?

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Exam 1: The Basics

When brainstorming, is it better to brainstorm on one side or more than one side of the topic? Regardless of your choice, be clear why.

Mistakes are __________________.

All good writers are __________________.

Correcting involves __________________.

Critical thinking means __________________.

What does the drafting step of the writing process involve? Why is this step essential?

__________________ is the fundamental purpose of writing.

Critical, deep thinking often involves __________________.

Good writers are also avid readers. What are some strategies to becoming a better reader?

A casual conversation requires approximately __________________ words.

Why should students limit questions when writing in academic style?

Why is it important to limit wordiness in your writing?

What are some helpful grammar and writing resources?

Essay Structure

Types of Essays

Writing About Readings

Research and Documentation

Vocabulary

Grammar and Sentence Structure

Punctuation and Format

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