Question 1

Ben chooses a pattern of organization before he begins a letter.What part of the writing process does this activity represent?

Accepted Answer

A) Planning 
B) Getting feedback 
C) Brainstorming 
D) Editing 
A) Planning 
B) Getting feedback 
C) Brainstorming 
D) Editing A

Question 2

Explain three options that you have if your boss or organization prefers an ineffective writing style, and explain why these options are good ones.

Accepted Answer

Answers might include the following:
-Using the techniques in this chapter in the hopes that good writing models will change their minds
-Helping their boss learn about effective writing by citing references or research
-Recognizing that even an 'ineffective' style may serve a purpose other than communication
-Asking to confirm that samples of ineffective writing are, in fact, the boss' preference and not just on file for lack of a better alternative

Question 3

Word processing software has raised readers' expectations of documents, and has therefore led to more in-depth and specific feedback from readers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT true of passive verbs?

Accepted Answer

A) Passive verbs can be used to emphasize the object, rather the agent. 
B) Passive verbs can be used to avoid assigning blame. 
C) Passive verbs are useful in very formal or official sounding documents. 
D) Passive verbs can help provide coherence when they introduce familiar information at the beginning of a sentence. 
A) Passive verbs can be used to emphasize the object, rather the agent. 
B) Passive verbs can be used to avoid assigning blame. 
C) Passive verbs are useful in very formal or official sounding documents. 
D) Passive verbs can help provide coherence when they introduce familiar information at the beginning of a sentence.

Question 5

Research shows that all good writers use the same processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following statements does NOT accurately describe the process known as "cycling"?

Accepted Answer

A) It's usually only used for internal documents 
B) It's a fact of life in business, government agencies, and non-profit organizations 
C) It's a useful way of getting feedback 
D) It can usefully incorporate directed questions for readers about particular drafts 
A) It's usually only used for internal documents 
B) It's a fact of life in business, government agencies, and non-profit organizations 
C) It's a useful way of getting feedback 
D) It can usefully incorporate directed questions for readers about particular drafts

Question 7

Which of the following writing strategies is NOT appropriate for writing to strangers?

Accepted Answer

A) Use abbreviations in email messages if they're part of the reader's business culture 
B) Use grammatically correct sentence structures 
C) Avoid formality, in order to establish a friendly relationship 
D) Avoid clichés, in order to sound interesting and original 
A) Use abbreviations in email messages if they're part of the reader's business culture 
B) Use grammatically correct sentence structures 
C) Avoid formality, in order to establish a friendly relationship 
D) Avoid clichés, in order to sound interesting and original

Question 8

Which of the following is generally NOT good style in business writing today?

Accepted Answer

A) The use of personal pronouns 
B) A formal style traditionally favored in college and university 
C) The use of active verbs 
D) A conversational style 
A) The use of personal pronouns 
B) A formal style traditionally favored in college and university 
C) The use of active verbs 
D) A conversational style

Question 9

The eight activities of the writing process should always be done in a set order.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

It is unnecessary to alter the stylistic formality of various business documents; the same level of formality will always suffice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When you generate as many ideas as you can without judging or evaluating them, you are _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When you generate as many ideas as...

Question 12

Proofreading should be done after you finish revising and editing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following strategies will improve your style, making it vivid and vigorous?

Accepted Answer

A) Read widely and write a lot 
B) Read your draft silently to yourself, in full 
C) Rely on your own judgment far more than on others' feedback 
D) Try to maintain your existing sentence structures, wherever possible 
A) Read widely and write a lot 
B) Read your draft silently to yourself, in full 
C) Rely on your own judgment far more than on others' feedback 
D) Try to maintain your existing sentence structures, wherever possible

Question 14

Before writing a recommendation report to the CEO, Dee and Yossie distribute a survey to everyone in their company to determine which new benefits employees are most interested in.What part of the writing process does this activity represent?

Accepted Answer

A) Planning 
B) Gathering 
C) Evaluating 
D) Editing 
A) Planning 
B) Gathering 
C) Evaluating 
D) Editing

Question 15

To get the best feedback on your writing, avoid telling readers which aspects of a draft you'd like comments about.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following does NOT represent the best word choice in writing?

Accepted Answer

A) Accurate denotation 
B) "Businessese" when writing within the business community 
C) Appropriate connotation 
D) Technical jargon when writing to a technical audience 
A) Accurate denotation 
B) "Businessese" when writing within the business community 
C) Appropriate connotation 
D) Technical jargon when writing to a technical audience

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true about connotation?

Accepted Answer

A) It is the same for everyone who speaks the language. 
B) It does not merit much consideration. 
C) It can substantially change the meaning of a message. 
D) It never changes over time. 
A) It is the same for everyone who speaks the language. 
B) It does not merit much consideration. 
C) It can substantially change the meaning of a message. 
D) It never changes over time.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for tightening your writing?

Accepted Answer

A) Combine sentences to eliminate wordiness. 
B) Start sentences with "There are" or "It is." 
C) Eliminate words that say nothing. 
D) Put your core meaning into the subject and verb of your main clause. 
A) Combine sentences to eliminate wordiness. 
B) Start sentences with "There are" or "It is." 
C) Eliminate words that say nothing. 
D) Put your core meaning into the subject and verb of your main clause.

Question 19

Explain how denotation, connotation, and ethics should influence a writer's word choices.

Accepted Answer

Answers should discuss bypassi

Question 20

Identify three of the processes that good writers tend to use, and explain why these processes promote document success.

Accepted Answer

Any 3 of the following may be True of go

Ben chooses a pattern of organization before he begins a letter.What part of the writing process does this activity represent?

Explain three options that you have if your boss or organization prefers an ineffective writing style, and explain why these options are good ones.

Word processing software has raised readers' expectations of documents, and has therefore led to more in-depth and specific feedback from readers.

Which of the following is NOT true of passive verbs?

Research shows that all good writers use the same processes.

Which of the following statements does NOT accurately describe the process known as "cycling"?

Which of the following writing strategies is NOT appropriate for writing to strangers?

Which of the following is generally NOT good style in business writing today?

The eight activities of the writing process should always be done in a set order.

It is unnecessary to alter the stylistic formality of various business documents; the same level of formality will always suffice.

When you generate as many ideas as you can without judging or evaluating them, you are _____.

Proofreading should be done after you finish revising and editing.

Which of the following strategies will improve your style, making it vivid and vigorous?

Before writing a recommendation report to the CEO, Dee and Yossie distribute a survey to everyone in their company to determine which new benefits employees are most interested in.What part of the writing process does this activity represent?

To get the best feedback on your writing, avoid telling readers which aspects of a draft you'd like comments about.

Which of the following does NOT represent the best word choice in writing?

Which of the following statements is true about connotation?

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for tightening your writing?

Explain how denotation, connotation, and ethics should influence a writer's word choices.

Identify three of the processes that good writers tend to use, and explain why these processes promote document success.

Communicating in a Changing Business World

Adapting to Audiences

Designing Documents, Slides, and Screens

Communicating Across Cultures

Working and Writing in Teams

Routine Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Planning, Researching, and Documenting Reports

Writing Proposals and Reports

Making Oral Presentations

Employment Communications

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Exam 3: Planning, Composing, and Revising

Ben chooses a pattern of organization before he begins a letter.What part of the writing process does this activity represent?

Explain three options that you have if your boss or organization prefers an ineffective writing style, and explain why these options are good ones.

Word processing software has raised readers' expectations of documents, and has therefore led to more in-depth and specific feedback from readers.

Which of the following is NOT true of passive verbs?

Research shows that all good writers use the same processes.

Which of the following statements does NOT accurately describe the process known as "cycling"?

Which of the following writing strategies is NOT appropriate for writing to strangers?

Which of the following is generally NOT good style in business writing today?

The eight activities of the writing process should always be done in a set order.

It is unnecessary to alter the stylistic formality of various business documents; the same level of formality will always suffice.

When you generate as many ideas as you can without judging or evaluating them, you are _____.

Proofreading should be done after you finish revising and editing.

Which of the following strategies will improve your style, making it vivid and vigorous?

Before writing a recommendation report to the CEO, Dee and Yossie distribute a survey to everyone in their company to determine which new benefits employees are most interested in.What part of the writing process does this activity represent?

To get the best feedback on your writing, avoid telling readers which aspects of a draft you'd like comments about.

Which of the following does NOT represent the best word choice in writing?

Which of the following statements is true about connotation?

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for tightening your writing?

Explain how denotation, connotation, and ethics should influence a writer's word choices.

Identify three of the processes that good writers tend to use, and explain why these processes promote document success.

Communicating in a Changing Business World

Adapting to Audiences

Designing Documents, Slides, and Screens

Communicating Across Cultures

Working and Writing in Teams

Routine Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Planning, Researching, and Documenting Reports

Writing Proposals and Reports

Making Oral Presentations

Employment Communications

Filters