Question 1

Which of the following is not true about the drafting phase?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoid rushing through. 
B)  Go with the flow of your ideas. 
C)  Do not worry about style, correctness, or format. 
D)  Separate drafting from revising. 
E)  Remember that writing and rewriting are most effective when done together. 
A)  Avoid rushing through. 
B)  Go with the flow of your ideas. 
C)  Do not worry about style, correctness, or format. 
D)  Separate drafting from revising. 
E)  Remember that writing and rewriting are most effective when done together.

Question 2

In contrast to a message's general purpose,the specific purpose

Accepted Answer

A)  identifies the specific needs of the primary and secondary audiences you want to reach. 
B)  defines the specific information you can offer as persuasive evidence. 
C)  includes background details that enhance your credibility as the writer. 
D)  serves as a starting point for mind-mapping the format of a specific message. 
E)  is sufficiently clear-cut to guide your decisions about content and organization. 
A)  identifies the specific needs of the primary and secondary audiences you want to reach. 
B)  defines the specific information you can offer as persuasive evidence. 
C)  includes background details that enhance your credibility as the writer. 
D)  serves as a starting point for mind-mapping the format of a specific message. 
E)  is sufficiently clear-cut to guide your decisions about content and organization.

Question 3

You can more easily personalize a message addressed to several people than a message addressed to one person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Revising for content includes determining whether your sentences have the proper rhythm and flow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When you modify a document to increase its effectiveness,you revise it for

Accepted Answer

A)  style, format, and organization. 
B)  ethos, pathos, and logos. 
C)  correctness, style, and audience appeal. 
D)  content, style, and correctness. 
E)  correctness, readability, and formatting. 
A)  style, format, and organization. 
B)  ethos, pathos, and logos. 
C)  correctness, style, and audience appeal. 
D)  content, style, and correctness. 
E)  correctness, readability, and formatting.

Question 6

Which of the following statements about primary and secondary audiences is not correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  The cooperation of the primary audience is needed to achieve the objectives of your message. 
B)  The secondary audience approves or rejects the request presented in your message. 
C)  The primary audience is often the highest-ranking person who receives your message. 
D)  Not all of your messages will have both primary and secondary audiences. 
E)  You can try to satisfy the needs of the secondary audience after you satisfy the needs of the primary audience. 
A)  The cooperation of the primary audience is needed to achieve the objectives of your message. 
B)  The secondary audience approves or rejects the request presented in your message. 
C)  The primary audience is often the highest-ranking person who receives your message. 
D)  Not all of your messages will have both primary and secondary audiences. 
E)  You can try to satisfy the needs of the secondary audience after you satisfy the needs of the primary audience.

Question 7

Engaging graphics,useful content,and helpful links on company websites,are more user-friendly than well-crafted paragraphs of text.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

You will write more creatively and efficiently if you edit while composing your first draft.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

If your supervisor is hesitant about accepting your ideas,your best strategy would be to

Accepted Answer

A)  write a direct and to the point opening paragraph. 
B)  add a paragraph to establish your credibility. 
C)  preview your conclusion before you begin. 
D)  praise your supervisor for her past insights. 
E)  end your message with specific action steps. 
A)  write a direct and to the point opening paragraph. 
B)  add a paragraph to establish your credibility. 
C)  preview your conclusion before you begin. 
D)  praise your supervisor for her past insights. 
E)  end your message with specific action steps.

Question 10

If you are confident in your writing skills,the drafting stage of the business writing process is not essential and can be skipped to save time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

List the three major types of errors to look for when proofreading a document.

Accepted Answer

a.Content errors.Read the documen

Question 12

Writers should revise for content first and then look at audience appeal and the mechanics of putting together the document.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following statements about content is not correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brainstorming is often an effective method to determine the content of your message. 
B)  Mind mapping produces a visual outline that allows more flexibility than a step-by-step list. 
C)  Start writing immediately and decide about content as you write. 
D)  Determine the content after identifying the purposes and analyzing the audience. 
E)  Many communication tasks require a number of decisions about content. 
A)  Brainstorming is often an effective method to determine the content of your message. 
B)  Mind mapping produces a visual outline that allows more flexibility than a step-by-step list. 
C)  Start writing immediately and decide about content as you write. 
D)  Determine the content after identifying the purposes and analyzing the audience. 
E)  Many communication tasks require a number of decisions about content.

Question 14

What is the most important reason why you should determine what your audience knows about the topic of your message?

Accepted Answer

A)  You can decide on personal touches that show readers they are important. 
B)  You can anticipate whether the reader's reaction will be positive or negative. 
C)  You can gain the cooperation of your colleagues in presenting persuasive arguments. 
D)  You can move through the steps of the writing process more quickly. 
E)  You can decide how much jargon to use and what readability level is appropriate. 
A)  You can decide on personal touches that show readers they are important. 
B)  You can anticipate whether the reader's reaction will be positive or negative. 
C)  You can gain the cooperation of your colleagues in presenting persuasive arguments. 
D)  You can move through the steps of the writing process more quickly. 
E)  You can decide how much jargon to use and what readability level is appropriate.

Question 15

Organizing a message,if performed effectively,helps you do all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  group related ideas. 
B)  show the order in which you'll discuss each topic. 
C)  create a specific purpose for your message. 
D)  find the most effective sequence for the major ideas. 
E)  distinguish between major and minor points. 
A)  group related ideas. 
B)  show the order in which you'll discuss each topic. 
C)  create a specific purpose for your message. 
D)  find the most effective sequence for the major ideas. 
E)  distinguish between major and minor points.

Question 16

Regardless of who types a document,the writer is ultimately responsible for its accuracy and appearance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Identify and define the three probable causes of writer's block.

Accepted Answer

1.Procrastination: Putting off

Question 18

Which of the following does not cause writer's block?

Accepted Answer

A)  questioning your ability to produce an effective message 
B)  becoming impatient with how much time a project takes 
C)  waiting until the last minute to draft a message 
D)  expecting to write a perfect message on the first try 
E)  producing too many ideas through brainstorming 
A)  questioning your ability to produce an effective message 
B)  becoming impatient with how much time a project takes 
C)  waiting until the last minute to draft a message 
D)  expecting to write a perfect message on the first try 
E)  producing too many ideas through brainstorming

Question 19

A clearly stated purpose guides you in planning the content of your message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What are the five questions you should ask yourself when performing an audience analysis?

Accepted Answer

a.Who is the primary audience?

Which of the following is not true about the drafting phase?

In contrast to a message's general purpose,the specific purpose

You can more easily personalize a message addressed to several people than a message addressed to one person.

Revising for content includes determining whether your sentences have the proper rhythm and flow.

When you modify a document to increase its effectiveness,you revise it for

Which of the following statements about primary and secondary audiences is not correct?

Engaging graphics,useful content,and helpful links on company websites,are more user-friendly than well-crafted paragraphs of text.

You will write more creatively and efficiently if you edit while composing your first draft.

If your supervisor is hesitant about accepting your ideas,your best strategy would be to

If you are confident in your writing skills,the drafting stage of the business writing process is not essential and can be skipped to save time.

List the three major types of errors to look for when proofreading a document.

Writers should revise for content first and then look at audience appeal and the mechanics of putting together the document.

Which of the following statements about content is not correct?

What is the most important reason why you should determine what your audience knows about the topic of your message?

Organizing a message,if performed effectively,helps you do all of the following except

Regardless of who types a document,the writer is ultimately responsible for its accuracy and appearance.

Identify and define the three probable causes of writer's block.

Which of the following does not cause writer's block?

A clearly stated purpose guides you in planning the content of your message.

What are the five questions you should ask yourself when performing an audience analysis?

Understanding Business Communication

Intercultural and Team Communication

Interpersonal Communication Skills

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Persuasive Messages

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Writing the Report

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Exam 4: The Writing Process

Which of the following is not true about the drafting phase?

In contrast to a message's general purpose,the specific purpose

You can more easily personalize a message addressed to several people than a message addressed to one person.

Revising for content includes determining whether your sentences have the proper rhythm and flow.

When you modify a document to increase its effectiveness,you revise it for

Which of the following statements about primary and secondary audiences is not correct?

Engaging graphics,useful content,and helpful links on company websites,are more user-friendly than well-crafted paragraphs of text.

You will write more creatively and efficiently if you edit while composing your first draft.

If your supervisor is hesitant about accepting your ideas,your best strategy would be to

If you are confident in your writing skills,the drafting stage of the business writing process is not essential and can be skipped to save time.

List the three major types of errors to look for when proofreading a document.

Writers should revise for content first and then look at audience appeal and the mechanics of putting together the document.

Which of the following statements about content is not correct?

What is the most important reason why you should determine what your audience knows about the topic of your message?

Organizing a message,if performed effectively,helps you do all of the following except

Regardless of who types a document,the writer is ultimately responsible for its accuracy and appearance.

Identify and define the three probable causes of writer's block.

Which of the following does not cause writer's block?

A clearly stated purpose guides you in planning the content of your message.

What are the five questions you should ask yourself when performing an audience analysis?

Understanding Business Communication

Intercultural and Team Communication

Interpersonal Communication Skills

Revising Your Writing

Neutral and Positive Messages

Persuasive Messages

Bad-News Messages

Planning the Report and Managing Data

Writing the Report

Oral Presentation

Employment Communication

Filters