Deck 10: Writing and Information Literacy

Question 1

You should write a rough draft of your paper

A) one week before it's due.
B) a day or two before it's due.
C) at least two weeks before it's due.
D) as soon as it is assigned.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Your _____ is important because it sets the scene for the rest of the paper.

A) list of citations
B) supporting evidence
C) introduction
D) conclusion

Answer 2

C

Question 3

When writing a paper, you should

A) include as many quotations from your sources as possible.
B) spend your entire conclusion summarizing your argument.
C) group multiple short sentences together.
D) take time to carefully edit and proofread it.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

What should you do first when your instructor assigns a paper?

A) Evaluate your reactions to the assignment.
B) Ask yourself what you need to include in the paper.
C) Make connections between aspects of the class and the assignment.
D) Ask a friend, mentor, or tutor to review your first draft.

Question 5

_____ demonstrates that you have written your paper with a critical lens.

A) Using your conclusion to introduce new details about your topic
B) Creating a detailed and compelling introduction
C) Including and evaluating opposing perspectives on your topic
D) Citing your sources within the body of your paper

Question 6

This afternoon, Cheyenne's sociology instructor assigned the class a five-page paper on any issue affecting modern American society. Cheyenne isn't happy about the assignment because she doesn't like writing papers-she feels they take too long to prepare and revise. If Cheyenne wants to make the writing process more engaging, she should

A) skip the drafting process and write her final paper from her outline.
B) skip her outline and write her first draft directly from her notes.
C) try to write in her instructor's voice.
D) select a topic that she finds interesting.

Question 7

What should you do next after figuring out the main argument for your paper?

A) Write a one- or two-sentence thesis.
B) Develop your list of citations.
C) Pick a topic that interests you.
D) Prepare your first draft.

Question 8

What should you think about when developing your thesis?

A) how long the paper needs to be
B) whether you used a sufficient number of sources
C) why the topic interested you in the first place
D) how to make the language in your paper more flowery

Question 9

Writing an outline allows you to

A) refine your prose to make it beautiful.
B) determine the structure of your paper.
C) decide what your thesis should be.
D) determine the credibility of your sources.

Question 10

What should you do if you're trying to write a paper but you get stuck and can't get going?

A) Ask your instructor to assign a different topic.
B) Take some time to freewrite about the topic.
C) Go back and revise your list of citations.
D) Remind yourself that your first draft should be free of errors.

Question 11

Aiden's marketing instructor assigned a term paper that will make up a significant portion of his final grade. Unfortunately, whenever he has to write a paper, Aiden's anxiety sets in and he quickly feels overwhelmed. He wants to finish the term with a good grade, but he's concerned that his term paper will suffer because of his anxiety. Which strategy will best help Aiden minimize his anxiety while writing his paper?

A) writing the paper in the instructor's voice
B) preparing the final draft directly from his notes
C) developing a two-paragraph thesis statement.
D) breaking the paper into a series of smaller tasks

Question 12

What should you do if you get stuck while writing a paragraph?

A) Read what you wrote aloud and continue talking to see if you can state what you're trying to say.
B) Cross out the sentences that you've written and start the paragraph over.
C) Go back to your sources and select a few quotations to add to the paragraph.
D) Add a few more sentences that restate what you've already written.

Question 13

_____ is using other people's words or ideas without revealing where they came from.

A) Freewriting
B) Proofreading
C) Plagiarizing
D) Brainstorming

Question 14

Kimba is working on a research paper for her political science class and just added a quote from one of her sources. What must Kimba do to properly cite the source of her quote in the body of her paper?

A) place the author's name and page number in parentheses after the quote
B) place the author's name and page number in quotation marks after the quote
C) place the author's name, publication name, page number, and date of publication in parentheses after the quote
D) place the author's name, publication name, page number, and date of publication in quotation marks after the quote

Question 15

Unless the instructor states otherwise, you should use the APA citation style when writing a research paper for a(n) _____ course.

A) literature
B) philosophy
C) biology
D) art history

Question 16

Greg is working on a term paper about lead poisoning for his public health class. He found some general information on the Internet, and now he's headed to the library on campus to research his topic in greater detail. What should Greg do when he gets to the library?

A) Look for novels that include a character with lead poisoning.
B) Go to the reference desk to speak with a reference librarian.
C) Focus solely on locating relevant magazine articles.
D) Search for the term "poison" on the library's online system.

Question 17

When posting a message to an online discussion board, you should always

A) use informal language.
B) include emoji in your message.
C) chat as you would on social media.
D) keep your audience in mind.

Question 18

Mackenzie is taking physics this term, but the class is turning out to be more difficult for her than she expected. Even though she pays attention during lectures and takes good notes, she is having trouble understanding the practical applications of the principles and formulas presented in class. She decides that she needs to discuss the matter with her instructor. What would be the most appropriate way for Mackenzie to discuss her difficulties with her instructor?

A) over the phone
B) face-to-face
C) through e-mail
D) using the class's online discussion board

Question 19

You should _____ when participating in online discussions for online courses.

A) write in complete sentences
B) use informal language
C) address the instructor like a peer
D) write as you do in text messages

Question 20

What should you do if you find that you are spending too much time connecting with your friends online?

A) delete all of your social media accounts
B) keep your cell phone nearby and online at all times
C) ask friends not to post messages to their accounts while you are in classes
D) block out specific times in the day to check social media

Question 21

Although writing is a personal process, you must be sure to answer the question that's being asked in a paper assignment.

Question 22

Letting someone else review your rough draft can help you see where evidence is missing.

Question 23

Varying sentence length in a college paper can be boring for the reader.

Question 24

Including complex words in your paper will demonstrate to your instructor that you are well-informed, even if you only barely understand their meaning.

Question 25

Information you find on the Internet needs to be cited only if there is an author's name on it.

Question 26

Most colleges have a code of conduct that explicitly defines plagiarism.

Question 27

To ensure that you are citing your sources properly, you should start by going through each of your sources and typing out relevant quotations or ideas you'd like to incorporate in your paper.

Question 28

All information you find on the Internet is trustworthy.

Question 29

The electronic resources available through your school's library are likely to be credible.

Question 30

Before sending a message to the instructor or classmates in an online course, you should consider how they might interpret-or misinterpret-what you've written.

Question 31

What should you do when meeting with instructors to discuss their expectations for a type of writing assignment you've never encountered before?

Question 32

Identify two benefits of writing a rough draft of your paper.

Question 33

How is reading aloud what you're written beneficial?

Question 34

When must you cite a source in your paper?

Question 35

List three questions you should ask when evaluating online sources.

Question 36

Why would it be a good idea to require students to visit the writing center at least once during their first term? If you disagree, please explain.

Question 37

Explain how to apply the steps of critical thinking to the writing process. Include examples in your response to illustrate your explanation.

Question 38

How do you feel about writing assignments? Do you enjoy the challenge? Why or why not? Provide examples to support your argument.

Question 39

Explain what plagiarism is and why it is important to avoid it, then describe the steps you take to avoid plagiarizing other people's material when you write. Include examples in your response.

Question 40

Should Wikipedia, the collaborative online encyclopedia, be considered a valid source of information for research papers? Why or why not? If not, explain how it might still be used to aid your research.