Effective Writers Seeking to Build a Reasonable and Credible Case

Multiple Choice

Effective writers seeking to build a reasonable and credible case are diligently methodical. Which of the following activities is generally not something that contributes to this process?

A) Develop a clear, arguable, and relevant thesis statement.
B) Inform themselves about the topic by doing solid research.
C) Draft a solid, well-organized outline.
D) Assume that the audience will immediately agree.
E) Prewrite, write, and rewrite their presentation.