Question 1

In APA, in text citations typically require:

Accepted Answer

A)  Author First and Last Name, Page Number 
B)  Author First and Last Name, Year 
C)  Author Last Name, Page Number 
D)  Author Last Name, Year

Question 2

Which of the following would you recommend?

Accepted Answer

A)  Have all group members complete individual work prior to a group meeting 
B)  Complete all work during the group meeting 
C)  Use group meetings only to organize tasks 
D)  Rely solely on electronic communication for group communication

Question 3

If you want to use a source that has went through a peer reviewed process, you should use:

Accepted Answer

A)  A book 
B)  A newspaper article 
C)  A website 
D)  A journal

Question 4

Which of the following would you recommend for creating a Power Point slide?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use only 7 bullets 
B)  Use complete sentences 
C)  Use at least 2 sources of animation on each slide 
D)  Use an image with only a few words

Question 5

Toni is dreading a group project she has to do with her classmates because she is often the one who does all of the work. What would you suggest to her?

Accepted Answer

A)  It's best to do all of the work yourself so you are satisfied with the product created. 
B)  Creating ground rules and group roles help groups work together productively. 
C)  Talk to your professor to see if you can work alone. 
D)  Sit back and let others do the work for a change.

Question 6

According to the research conducted by Issa et al. (2011), who learned the most?

Accepted Answer

A)  Students who saw Power Points with a lot of detail 
B)  Students who saw Power Points that used images and only a few words 
C)  Students who did not have access to Power Point 
D)  Students who were provided with a copy of the Power Point

Question 7

Which of the best phrases best captures the meaning of the signaling principle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Images are powerful 
B)  Less is more 
C)  Bring attention to main points 
D)  Simple Language

Question 8

You have to give a presentation next week and you are very anxious about it. Based on what you read about managing academic stress, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

The answer of You have to give a presentation next...

Question 9

Your classmate Ben is worried about unintentionally committing plagiarism. What advice can you give him to help him avoid plagiarism in his paper?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Your classmate Ben is worried about unintentionally...

Question 10

It is best to revise your paper

Accepted Answer

A)  Immediately after you finish so it's fresh on your mind 
B)  A day or so after you finish the draft 
C)  At least a month after writing it 
D)  It doesn't matter when you do it as long as you do revise it

Question 11

When choosing a topic, what is the most common mistake made by college students?

Accepted Answer

A)  Choosing a topic that is too broad 
B)  Choosing a topic that is too specific 
C)  Choosing a topic that is already covered in the text. 
D)  College students don't typically have difficulty with this task.

Question 12

Which of the following is not part of the 5R approach to group work?

Accepted Answer

A)  Establishing Rapport 
B)  Developing Rules 
C)  Determining Roles 
D)  Reasoning with one another

Question 13

When you are getting ready to start a paper, what should you focus on first?

Accepted Answer

A)  The purpose and goal of the assignment 
B)  How many sources you'll need 
C)  The length of the assignment 
D)  None of these are accurate

Question 14

To avoid plagiarism, you should cite all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Paraphrase 
B)  Quotation 
C)  General knowledge 
D)  Specific information about the topic

Question 15

Your classmate Maria is having a difficult time with choosing a topic for her paper in her psychology course. How should she get started? Be sure to provide strategies that will help her choose a well-defined topic.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Group work is most effective when one student is the leader. 
B)  Establishing clear guidelines from the start helps the group function more effectively. 
C)  Groups with less than 3 members work best because it is more likely that all members will participate. 
D)  Groups work best when they follow the rules set by the professor.

Question 17

You know that a classmate plagiarized her paper. What should your reaction be?

Accepted Answer

A)  You should address this with your classmate or professor 
B)  You should ignore the issue because it is none of your business 
C)  You should report this incident to the college Vice President of Academic Affairs 
D)  Avoid this person and pretend you didn't know about it

Question 18

When you ask "Is the author qualified to write on this topic?" what factor of the CRAAP test are you considering?

Accepted Answer

A)  Authority 
B)  Accuracy 
C)  Purpose 
D)  Relevance

Question 19

Who would be most likely to challenge other members?

Accepted Answer

A)  Note taker 
B)  Visual aid leader 
C)  Questioner 
D)  Rehearsal director

Question 20

Two of the most common styles to cite sources are:

Accepted Answer

A)  MLA and APA 
B)  MLA and AMA 
C)  MPA and AMA 
D)  MPA and APA

Exam 4: It’s Show Time: Papers, Presentations, and Tests