Question 1

Good writers make their drafts better by judicious ________, ________, and ________.

Accepted Answer

Revising; Editing; Proofreading

Question 2

Explain four strategies to help writers plan documents.

Accepted Answer

1. Outline the document: Before starting to write, it's important to create an outline of the document. This will help writers organize their thoughts and ensure that the document flows logically from one point to the next.

2. Set clear objectives: Writers should have a clear understanding of the purpose of the document and what they want to achieve with it. Setting clear objectives will help them stay focused and ensure that the document is effective in conveying the intended message.

3. Research and gather information: Depending on the type of document, writers may need to conduct research and gather relevant information to support their points. This could involve reading articles, conducting interviews, or collecting data to strengthen the document's content.

4. Create a timeline: Planning a timeline for the document can help writers stay on track and meet deadlines. Breaking down the writing process into smaller tasks and setting deadlines for each task can help writers manage their time effectively and avoid last-minute rushes.

Question 3

Writers who use computerized spell checkers should still proofread their documents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Talking to your audience is a silly way to generate ideas because if you're going to talk to the audience anyway, why bother to compose a message?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

One way to overcome the tendency to put off writing is to write regularly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Research shows that experts differ from novices in

Accepted Answer

A)  Identifying and analyzing the initial problem more effectively. 
B)  Understanding the task more broadly. 
C)  Drawing from a wider repertoire of strategies. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  Only A and C 
A)  Identifying and analyzing the initial problem more effectively. 
B)  Understanding the task more broadly. 
C)  Drawing from a wider repertoire of strategies. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  Only A and C

Question 7

When writing, creating lists can help you to compose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT something an expert is likely to realize about the writing process?

Accepted Answer

A)  The first draft can be revised. 
B)  Big jobs can be broken into smaller jobs. 
C)  Editing works better after the draft is complete. 
D)  Clear goals are less important because they can change while writing. 
E)  Rules are flexible. 
A)  The first draft can be revised. 
B)  Big jobs can be broken into smaller jobs. 
C)  Editing works better after the draft is complete. 
D)  Clear goals are less important because they can change while writing. 
E)  Rules are flexible.

Question 9

One way to help you visualize a meeting or document better is to use a

Accepted Answer

A)  Storyboard. 
B)  Information map. 
C)  Panel layout. 
D)  Box diagram. 
E)  None of the above. 
A)  Storyboard. 
B)  Information map. 
C)  Panel layout. 
D)  Box diagram. 
E)  None of the above.

Question 10

It's OK for editing to precede revision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

While reviewing a report for a colleague, you notice historical information on the topic stops with dates from 15 years ago and seems phrased differently than the rest of his words. Chances are, your colleague used old

Accepted Answer

A)  Ideas. 
B)  Research. 
C)  Boilerplate. 
D)  Form letters. 
E)  None of the above. 
A)  Ideas. 
B)  Research. 
C)  Boilerplate. 
D)  Form letters. 
E)  None of the above.

Question 12

All of the following are elements of revising EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  Adding. 
B)  Deleting. 
C)  Substituting. 
D)  Rearranging. 
E)  Positioning. 
A)  Adding. 
B)  Deleting. 
C)  Substituting. 
D)  Rearranging. 
E)  Positioning.

Question 13

Expert writers are more likely to realize that the first draft can be revised.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Spend about a quarter of your time planning and revising.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The document revision stage includes which of the following steps?

Accepted Answer

A)  Evaluating your work. 
B)  Adding, deleting, substituting, or rearranging. 
C)  Proofreading the final copy. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  None of the above. 
A)  Evaluating your work. 
B)  Adding, deleting, substituting, or rearranging. 
C)  Proofreading the final copy. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  None of the above.

Question 16

Someone who sits down regularly to write but cannot think of anything to say is experiencing

Accepted Answer

A)  Writer's block. 
B)  Procrastination. 
C)  Freewriting. 
D)  Psychological reactance. 
E)  None of the above. 
A)  Writer's block. 
B)  Procrastination. 
C)  Freewriting. 
D)  Psychological reactance. 
E)  None of the above.

Question 17

Because spell checkers catch all errors, there's no reason to proofread by eye.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Cycling includes

Accepted Answer

A)  Drafting. 
B)  Getting Feedback. 
C)  Revising. 
D)  Getting more feedback. 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  Drafting. 
B)  Getting Feedback. 
C)  Revising. 
D)  Getting more feedback. 
E)  All of the above.

Question 19

Brainstorming is a method that enables writers to evaluate each preliminary idea quickly and to avoid wasting time on unproductive approaches.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Most, if not all, writers need to revise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: Planning, Writing, and Revising

Good writers make their drafts better by judicious ________, ________, and ________.

Explain four strategies to help writers plan documents.

Writers who use computerized spell checkers should still proofread their documents.

Talking to your audience is a silly way to generate ideas because if you're going to talk to the audience anyway, why bother to compose a message?

One way to overcome the tendency to put off writing is to write regularly.

Research shows that experts differ from novices in

When writing, creating lists can help you to compose.

Which of the following is NOT something an expert is likely to realize about the writing process?

One way to help you visualize a meeting or document better is to use a

It's OK for editing to precede revision.

While reviewing a report for a colleague, you notice historical information on the topic stops with dates from 15 years ago and seems phrased differently than the rest of his words. Chances are, your colleague used old

All of the following are elements of revising EXCEPT

Expert writers are more likely to realize that the first draft can be revised.

Spend about a quarter of your time planning and revising.

The document revision stage includes which of the following steps?

Someone who sits down regularly to write but cannot think of anything to say is experiencing

Because spell checkers catch all errors, there's no reason to proofread by eye.

Cycling includes

Brainstorming is a method that enables writers to evaluate each preliminary idea quickly and to avoid wasting time on unproductive approaches.

Most, if not all, writers need to revise.

Business Communication, Management, and Success

Adapting Your Message to Your Audience

Communicating Across Cultures

Designing Documents, Slides, and Screens

You-Attitude

Positive Emphasis

Reader Benefits

Formats for Letters, Memos, and E-Mail Messages

Informative and Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive Messages

E-Mail Messages and Web Writing

Editing for Grammar and Punctuation

Choosing the Right Word

Revising Sentences and Paragraphs

Listening

Working and Writing in Teams

Planning, Conducting, and Recording Meetings

Making Oral Presentations

Making Oral Presentations

Finding, Analyzing, and Documenting Information

Short Reports

Long Reports

Using Visuals

Researching Jobs

Résumés

Job Application Letters

Job Interviews

Follow-Up Letters and Calls and Job Offers

Filters

Good writers make their drafts better by judicious , , and .