Proquest Research Companion Library Quiz Module 9

Effective examples of metadiscourse are likely to include . . . (check all that apply)

- "therefore" - "nevertheless" - "as a result"

When revising paragraphs, you should ensure . . . (check all that apply)

- each paragraph makes a clear point - the main point of each paragraph is clearly connected to a subclaim

A style manual provides direction on how you format which of the following? (check all that apply)

- title pages - tables of contents - margins - page numbers - citations

Correct formatting is . . . (choose best answer)

something your instructor will likely notice right away

Local revision generally includes all except which of the following? (choose best answer)

talking through basic ideas with a friend

Repeating even a single word from one paragraph to the next can help your paper flow and strengthen your transitions.

true

The law of diminishing returns generally applies to revision.

true

Your basic ideas are typically expressed in your subclaims.

true

Revising your paper increases the probability that . . . (choose best answer)

your readers won't miss your strongest points

Match the following metadiscourse words and sentence pairs.

1. Tuition costs are too high. _____, the policy must be repealed.: "therefore" 2. Tuition costs didn't drop this year. _____, there is every reason to believe next year will be different.: "however" 3. After implementing this misguided and horrendously expensive new policy, test scores increased by _____ one percent.: "only" 4. After implementing this smart new policy, test scores rose _____ two percent in some districts.: "as much as" 5. _____ I am opposed on principle to vouchers, I will admit that I am impressed at the just and transparent way in which this program has been implemented.: "although"

What is the best way to determine if you have included enough evidence to support a particular subclaim? (choose best answer)

Ask yourself if there is enough evidence to persuade a skeptical reader.

How can you check to see if the overall organization of your argument is clear? (choose best answer)

Explain your basic argument to a friend or create a simple outline of your main points.

Which of the following statements is not true of local revision? (choose best answer)

It has no impact whatsoever on your reader's perception of your credibility as a writer.

Which of the following sentences contains a passive-voice construction? (choose best answer)

My political views have been shaped by my parents.

Passive-voice constructions can do all of the following except. . . (choose best answer)

ensure there is no vagueness or ambiguity in your sentence

Global revision consists primarily of correcting spelling mistakes and eliminating grammatical errors.

false

If your revision feels like writing your paper all over again, you have likely made very serious errors in the early stages of your research and writing.

false

The best papers aren't done until they're perfect.

false

The only passages you should never cut from a draft are those that you deemed central to your argument at the start of your research.

false

When arranging your subclaims, you should always order them from weakest to strongest.

false

When you've completed a draft of your paper, you should trust your instincts as to whether or not significant revision is required.

false

If you read through your paper and find passages that don't help you prove your claim, you should generally . . . (choose best answer)

get rid of them