Question 1

When reviewing your work, it is best to first focus on:

Accepted Answer

A)  The big picture, considering the document as a whole 
B)  Spelling and grammar 
C)  Check your references 
D)  Proofreading 
A)  The big picture, considering the document as a whole 
B)  Spelling and grammar 
C)  Check your references 
D)  Proofreading

Question 2

Which of the following would you NOT have to cite?

Accepted Answer

A)  Washington DC is the capital of the United States 
B)  An earthquake caused damage to the Washington Monument in 2011 
C)  The construction of the Washington Monument began in 1848. 
D)  All of these do not require citations. 
A)  Washington DC is the capital of the United States 
B)  An earthquake caused damage to the Washington Monument in 2011 
C)  The construction of the Washington Monument began in 1848. 
D)  All of these do not require citations.

Question 3

Anticipating answers before looking at multiple choice options is a good idea because:

Accepted Answer

A)  It forces you to focus on the question. 
B)  "A" students are more likely to use this strategy. 
C)  You will be less likely to fall victim to distracter items. 
D)  All of these statements are accurate. 
A)  It forces you to focus on the question. 
B)  "A" students are more likely to use this strategy. 
C)  You will be less likely to fall victim to distracter items. 
D)  All of these statements are accurate.

Question 4

When should you use encyclopedias such as Wikipedia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Never- it is not appropriate to use this source in college 
B)  As long as Wikipedia isn't the only source, it is always appropriate to use this source 
C)  It can help you get an overall understanding of the subject matter but is not considered a college level source 
D)  It is appropriate for presentations but not papers 
A)  Never- it is not appropriate to use this source in college 
B)  As long as Wikipedia isn't the only source, it is always appropriate to use this source 
C)  It can help you get an overall understanding of the subject matter but is not considered a college level source 
D)  It is appropriate for presentations but not papers

Question 5

Your best friend is very excited because she just finished her research paper for her art class. You realize that she had not revised her work. What tips or strategies would you give him about the revision process to help him produce a high quality product?

Accepted Answer

I would need to tell my friend that the

Question 6

According to the research conducted by McClain (1983), "A" students were more likely to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Guess the answer before looking at the options 
B)  Change their answer 
C)  Write on their test 
D)  Complete their exam quickly 
A)  Guess the answer before looking at the options 
B)  Change their answer 
C)  Write on their test 
D)  Complete their exam quickly

Question 7

According to the Golden Rule of public speaking, how many times should the audience hear the information?

Accepted Answer

A)  One time 
B)  Two times 
C)  Three times 
D)  Five times 
A)  One time 
B)  Two times 
C)  Three times 
D)  Five times

Question 8

Researchers have found support for writing on exams for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Marking questions needing further thought 
B)  Highlighting key terms 
C)  Drawing figures or charts 
D)  All of these are good reasons 
A)  Marking questions needing further thought 
B)  Highlighting key terms 
C)  Drawing figures or charts 
D)  All of these are good reasons

Question 9

You should spend approximately ____% of your time on the proofreading part of the process when responding to an essay question.

Accepted Answer

A)  1/5 
B)  2/5 
C)  3/5 
D)  4/5 
A)  1/5 
B)  2/5 
C)  3/5 
D)  4/5

Question 10

Take home and online exams can be very different than in-class exams because:

Accepted Answer

A)  They are generally easier because you typically have all the time you need to finish the exam. 
B)  They tend to be easier because you have access to all of your materials and can even ask a friend if you need to for help. 
C)  They may actually be more difficult as your instructor's expectations may be higher. 
D)  There is no difference typically in the experience of online or take home exams. 
A)  They are generally easier because you typically have all the time you need to finish the exam. 
B)  They tend to be easier because you have access to all of your materials and can even ask a friend if you need to for help. 
C)  They may actually be more difficult as your instructor's expectations may be higher. 
D)  There is no difference typically in the experience of online or take home exams.

Question 11

Your friend Will uses quotation marks when writing the words of another person. Is this plagiarism?

Accepted Answer

A)  No because quotation marks were used 
B)  Possibly if the source wasn't cited in the body of the text and in the references 
C)  Yes, it is not appropriate to use quotes in a college paper. 
D)  It depends on whether the quotes were used in a research paper or in a presentation 
A)  No because quotation marks were used 
B)  Possibly if the source wasn't cited in the body of the text and in the references 
C)  Yes, it is not appropriate to use quotes in a college paper. 
D)  It depends on whether the quotes were used in a research paper or in a presentation

Question 12

Describe the writing process.

Accepted Answer

After choosing a topic and identifying s

Question 13

A flexible approach to writing involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  Being willing to change your topic 
B)  Being willing to find additional sources and re-organize the structure if needed 
C)  Staying focused on your initial organizational plan 
D)  Proofreading at the start of the process 
A)  Being willing to change your topic 
B)  Being willing to find additional sources and re-organize the structure if needed 
C)  Staying focused on your initial organizational plan 
D)  Proofreading at the start of the process

Question 14

When starting the revision process, focus on all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  General organizational structure 
B)  Indented audience 
C)  Spelling and grammar 
D)  Purpose of the assignment 
A)  General organizational structure 
B)  Indented audience 
C)  Spelling and grammar 
D)  Purpose of the assignment

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT discussed by your author as being a good reason to write on your exam?

Accepted Answer

A)  Writing down a mnemonic or key information. 
B)  Underlining important words in the question. 
C)  Circling questions you want to go back and review. 
D)  Doodling to relieve anxiety. 
A)  Writing down a mnemonic or key information. 
B)  Underlining important words in the question. 
C)  Circling questions you want to go back and review. 
D)  Doodling to relieve anxiety.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT an effective strategy to evaluate a website?

Accepted Answer

A)  Determining who posted the information 
B)  Evaluating whether the information provided is balanced and not biased. 
C)  Checking for consistency with other scholarly sources. 
D)  Looking at whether it is on the top of the list in the results of a Google search. 
A)  Determining who posted the information 
B)  Evaluating whether the information provided is balanced and not biased. 
C)  Checking for consistency with other scholarly sources. 
D)  Looking at whether it is on the top of the list in the results of a Google search.

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Beginning with a strong opening and engaging your audience members are important aspects of an effective presentation. 
B)  Humor is the most important part of an effective presentation. 
C)  If you are nervous, it is practically impossible to improve your presentation. 
D)  Skilled presenters do not need to practice because being spontaneous is important. 
A)  Beginning with a strong opening and engaging your audience members are important aspects of an effective presentation. 
B)  Humor is the most important part of an effective presentation. 
C)  If you are nervous, it is practically impossible to improve your presentation. 
D)  Skilled presenters do not need to practice because being spontaneous is important.

Question 18

During the revision process, it is important to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Look at the big picture 
B)  Look at the details 
C)  Confirm that you cited sources appropriately 
D)  All of these are important 
A)  Look at the big picture 
B)  Look at the details 
C)  Confirm that you cited sources appropriately 
D)  All of these are important

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT considered plagiarism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Changing a few words and providing a source 
B)  Submitting the work of another person 
C)  Summarizing the work of another and providing the citation information 
D)  Submitting your own paper for 2 different classes 
A)  Changing a few words and providing a source 
B)  Submitting the work of another person 
C)  Summarizing the work of another and providing the citation information 
D)  Submitting your own paper for 2 different classes

Question 20

You are reading a paper written by your friend. A citation reads (Harrington, 2013). What citation style was most likely used?

Accepted Answer

A)  APA 
B)  MLA 
C)  APPA 
D)  MLPA 
A)  APA 
B)  MLA 
C)  APPA 
D)  MLPA

When reviewing your work, it is best to first focus on:

Which of the following would you NOT have to cite?

Anticipating answers before looking at multiple choice options is a good idea because:

When should you use encyclopedias such as Wikipedia?

Your best friend is very excited because she just finished her research paper for her art class. You realize that she had not revised her work. What tips or strategies would you give him about the revision process to help him produce a high quality product?

According to the research conducted by McClain (1983), "A" students were more likely to:

According to the Golden Rule of public speaking, how many times should the audience hear the information?

Researchers have found support for writing on exams for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

You should spend approximately ____% of your time on the proofreading part of the process when responding to an essay question.

Take home and online exams can be very different than in-class exams because:

Your friend Will uses quotation marks when writing the words of another person. Is this plagiarism?

Describe the writing process.

A flexible approach to writing involves:

When starting the revision process, focus on all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following is NOT discussed by your author as being a good reason to write on your exam?

Which of the following is NOT an effective strategy to evaluate a website?

Which of the following statements is true?

During the revision process, it is important to:

Which of the following is NOT considered plagiarism?

You are reading a paper written by your friend. A citation reads (Harrington, 2013). What citation style was most likely used?

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When reviewing your work, it is best to first focus on:

Which of the following would you NOT have to cite?

Anticipating answers before looking at multiple choice options is a good idea because:

When should you use encyclopedias such as Wikipedia?

Your best friend is very excited because she just finished her research paper for her art class. You realize that she had not revised her work. What tips or strategies would you give him about the revision process to help him produce a high quality product?

According to the research conducted by McClain (1983), "A" students were more likely to:

According to the Golden Rule of public speaking, how many times should the audience hear the information?

Researchers have found support for writing on exams for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

You should spend approximately ____% of your time on the proofreading part of the process when responding to an essay question.

Take home and online exams can be very different than in-class exams because:

Your friend Will uses quotation marks when writing the words of another person. Is this plagiarism?

Describe the writing process.

A flexible approach to writing involves:

When starting the revision process, focus on all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following is NOT discussed by your author as being a good reason to write on your exam?

Which of the following is NOT an effective strategy to evaluate a website?

Which of the following statements is true?

During the revision process, it is important to:

Which of the following is NOT considered plagiarism?

You are reading a paper written by your friend. A citation reads (Harrington, 2013). What citation style was most likely used?

College Expectations: Being a Critical Thinking

Skills You Need: Memory, Note Taking, and Studying Techniques

Setting Effective Goals and Making the Most of Your Time

Motivation, Resilience, and Stress Management: Strategies for When College and Life Get Challenging

How Are You Doing? Maximizing Learning via Self-reflection

Making Good Academic, Career, and Financial Decisions

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