English III: Unit 9: Quiz 3

A transition is a bridge between sentences and paragraphs.

True

A writer can get the main heading for the outline from the general headings on his notes.

True

Two types of outlines are topic and sentence.

True

When the writer paraphrases an opinion that he has read, he must cite the source for that opinion.

True

Identify the problem with using these sentences in a research paper. Jones said, "I believe unquestionably in greater taxation." Smith replied, "Well, I don't. I think the whole tax structure is ridiculous."

dialogue is not appropriate in a paper

Indicate if the example below needs source documentation. Adam Smith concluded, "The skill of a man may be regarded as a machine that has a genuine cost and returns a profit."

documentation needed

Indicate if the example below needs source documentation. Johnson and Smith disagree on the question of taxation. Johnson views taxation as a real problem; Smith disagrees.

documentation needed

Indicate if the example below needs source documentation. Lester Thurow suggests the establishment of an education bank as an investment in human capital.

documentation needed

Identify the part of the sentence that is inappropriate for a research paper. The author doesn't care a speck if anyone agrees with him.

doesn't care a speck

Identify the problem with using this sentence in a research paper. I agree with Mr. Jones's contention that there is life after death.

first or second person

A suggestion is a(n) ____________

implication

QUIZ 3:

THE COMPOSITION

Identify the problem with using this sentence in a research paper. Skill areas are made up of sequences or hierarchies of skills, the fundamental ones of which are necessarily learned at the earliest stages of development.

language used is a barrier to understanding

Identify the organization of the following outline. i. Planting flowers a. Prepare the soil 1. Plow it 2. Mix in topsoil b. Dig furrows c. Place seeds in one at a time d. Cover seeds e. Water

logical sequence

Choose yes if you would document the item. Choose no if you would not document it. George Washington was the first president of the United States.

no

Decide if the thesis statement is effective. Children in families where both parents work are independent and responsible.

no

Indicate if the example below needs source documentation. After reading, you arrive at the idea that coffee grounds rubbed on a wart will make it go away. You decide to use that idea in your research paper.

no documentation needed

The type of documentation of author's work used in the research paper in this unit is called ___________

parenthetical documentation

Numerical data are called _____.

statistics

A statement or point that a person argues is true is a(n) ____________

contention

Arabic numbers in the outline signify __________

details

Select all that apply. Except in direct quotes, the diction requirements for a research paper prohibit these kinds of language: _____.

> dialogue > slang > contractions > folksy > jargon > first person > second person

A conclusion the writer forms on his own through his reading must be documented.

False

An indirect quotation is the exact words of the author.

False

Only direct quotations are documented.

False

The rules for subdividing in a topic outline are different from the rules for subdividing in a sentence outline.

False

A thesis should be revised _______________

based on the content of one's notes

How would you change the problem in this sentence. You should never jog immediately after eating a big meal.

change the second person to third

Identify the organization of the following outline. i. Saturdays a. Sleep until 10 A.M. b. Eat breakfast c. Do household tasks 1. Clean my room 2. Mow the lawn 3. Trim the hedge d. Eat lunch e. Hang around with the guys f. Eat supper g. Listen to the radio h. Go to bed

chronological order

The arrangement of events in the order of their occurrence is called _____.

chronology

Identify the organization of the following outline. i. More is better a. Money 1. Comfort and convenience 2. Philanthropy b. Age 1. More experiences 2. Share wisdom c. Dangers 1. Speed kills 2. Materialism

climactic order

The thesis statement should be all of these except _____.

complex

To _____ is to show something to be true

substantiate

The proper order of parts for a research paper is _____.

title page, outline, body, works cited page

Choose yes if you would document the item. Choose no if you would not document it. A diagram that the writer copies directly from a source.

yes

Choose yes if you would document the item. Choose no if you would not document it. A graph that the writer constructed with information from another source.

yes

Choose yes if you would document the item. Choose no if you would not document it. John Smith contends, "There is life after death."

yes

Choose yes if you would document the item. Choose no if you would not document it. Matthew Means said that children must have exposure to the arts to live a full life.

yes