Question 1

What are some strategies you can follow to help with writing your first draft? Click all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Silence your inner critic. 
B)  Begin with the introduction. 
C)  Use freewriting. 
D)  Rearrange your outline as you see fit. 
E)  Begin writing the part of your paper that you prefer. 
A)  Silence your inner critic. 
B)  Begin with the introduction. 
C)  Use freewriting. 
D)  Rearrange your outline as you see fit. 
E)  Begin writing the part of your paper that you prefer. A, D, E

Question 2

Which of the following are benefits of freewriting? Click all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  silencing your inner critic 
B)  completing a first draft 
C)  overcoming fear of the blank page 
D)  applying writing rules used in high school English 
E)  finding that something you've written has value to your assignment 
A)  silencing your inner critic 
B)  completing a first draft 
C)  overcoming fear of the blank page 
D)  applying writing rules used in high school English 
E)  finding that something you've written has value to your assignment A, C, E

Question 3

Which of the following are effective ways to overcome public speaking anxiety? Click all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Use relaxation techniques such as deep breathing. 
B)  Practice, practice, practice. 
C)  Begin with an appropriate anecdote or story to draw the audience into what is being said. 
D)  Assume the audience is familiar with the technical terms you will use. 
E)  Rehearse up until the point you get on stage. 
A)  Use relaxation techniques such as deep breathing. 
B)  Practice, practice, practice. 
C)  Begin with an appropriate anecdote or story to draw the audience into what is being said. 
D)  Assume the audience is familiar with the technical terms you will use. 
E)  Rehearse up until the point you get on stage. A, B, C

Question 4

The PREP formula consists of which of the following? Click all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Plan properly. 
B)  Give examples. 
C)  Provide your point of view. 
D)  Provide a bibliography. 
E)  Give evidence for your point of view. 
A)  Plan properly. 
B)  Give examples. 
C)  Provide your point of view. 
D)  Provide a bibliography. 
E)  Give evidence for your point of view.

Question 5

Revision is a critical element of good writing. Which of the following are useful revision techniques? Click all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Change quotes into paraphrases so that you don't have to cite them. 
B)  Ruthlessly prune paragraphs, sentences, and words. 
C)  Check whether paragraphs are in a logical order. 
D)  Read the first draft out loud to discover missing words or transitions. 
E)  Add visual interest with graphics and multiple fonts and styles. 
A)  Change quotes into paraphrases so that you don't have to cite them. 
B)  Ruthlessly prune paragraphs, sentences, and words. 
C)  Check whether paragraphs are in a logical order. 
D)  Read the first draft out loud to discover missing words or transitions. 
E)  Add visual interest with graphics and multiple fonts and styles.

Question 6

In many fundamental ways, speaking is like writing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following are good strategies for writing an in-class essay? Click all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoid making an outline; it takes up too much time. 
B)  Strive for legibility. 
C)  Answer each part of the question. 
D)  Use freewriting to get down as many ideas as possible. 
E)  Take a few minutes to think through your response. 
A)  Avoid making an outline; it takes up too much time. 
B)  Strive for legibility. 
C)  Answer each part of the question. 
D)  Use freewriting to get down as many ideas as possible. 
E)  Take a few minutes to think through your response.

Question 8

Which of the following techniques can effectively be used for writing papers? Click all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Construct an outline. 
B)  Organize note cards or other research material by topic. 
C)  Identify anecdotes to use in the introduction. 
D)  Write the thesis statement first. 
E)  Consider how much the professor knows about the topic before beginning work. 
A)  Construct an outline. 
B)  Organize note cards or other research material by topic. 
C)  Identify anecdotes to use in the introduction. 
D)  Write the thesis statement first. 
E)  Consider how much the professor knows about the topic before beginning work.

Question 9

Which of the following techniques can effectively be used for researching your topic? Click all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Take notes on index cards. 
B)  Write your thesis statement. 
C)  Break your materials into sub-folders. 
D)  Include source information on your index cards. 
E)  Determine your audience. 
A)  Take notes on index cards. 
B)  Write your thesis statement. 
C)  Break your materials into sub-folders. 
D)  Include source information on your index cards. 
E)  Determine your audience.

Question 10

Even if you're paraphrasing, why must you cite your sources when you're writing your research paper? Click all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  to allow you to copy someone's work word for word 
B)  to give readers information so they can follow up on the subject 
C)  to give you authority to cut and paste large portions of text 
D)  to give the author credit 
E)  to accurately write your thesis 
A)  to allow you to copy someone's work word for word 
B)  to give readers information so they can follow up on the subject 
C)  to give you authority to cut and paste large portions of text 
D)  to give the author credit 
E)  to accurately write your thesis

What are some strategies you can follow to help with writing your first draft? Click all that apply.

Which of the following are benefits of freewriting? Click all that apply.

Which of the following are effective ways to overcome public speaking anxiety? Click all that apply.

The PREP formula consists of which of the following? Click all that apply.

Revision is a critical element of good writing. Which of the following are useful revision techniques? Click all that apply.

In many fundamental ways, speaking is like writing.

Which of the following are good strategies for writing an in-class essay? Click all that apply.

Which of the following techniques can effectively be used for writing papers? Click all that apply.

Which of the following techniques can effectively be used for researching your topic? Click all that apply.

Even if you're paraphrasing, why must you cite your sources when you're writing your research paper? Click all that apply.

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Exam 6: Writing and Speaking

What are some strategies you can follow to help with writing your first draft? Click all that apply.

Which of the following are benefits of freewriting? Click all that apply.

Which of the following are effective ways to overcome public speaking anxiety? Click all that apply.

The PREP formula consists of which of the following? Click all that apply.

Revision is a critical element of good writing. Which of the following are useful revision techniques? Click all that apply.

In many fundamental ways, speaking is like writing.

Which of the following are good strategies for writing an in-class essay? Click all that apply.

Which of the following techniques can effectively be used for writing papers? Click all that apply.

Which of the following techniques can effectively be used for researching your topic? Click all that apply.

Even if you're paraphrasing, why must you cite your sources when you're writing your research paper? Click all that apply.

Power: Becoming an Expert Student

Making the Most of Your Time

Taking Notes

Taking Tests

Reading and Remembering

Careers

Technology and Information Competency

Making Decisions and Problem Solving

Diversity and Relationships

Juggling: Stress, Money, Family, and Work

Filters