Writing and Speaking Business

Identify which of the following passages would be improved by the addition of pronouns.

Salvador Dali, the surreal artist, was born in Spain in 1904. Dali is best known for his paintings, though Dali also worked in film, sculpture, and photography. Dali's work includes dreamlike images.

Identify the sentence with an error in pronoun-antecedent agreement, which would need to be fixed when editing a text for grammar.

Sedentary people can reap many of the benefits of fitness when he or she adds a modest amount of activity to their daily routine.

chronological

The chronological organizational strategy tells events in the order they occurred

classification

The classification strategy is used to divide information into groups or categories.

connection to thesis

The financial impact and logistical hurdles of enforcement is just one of many reasons why breed-specific legislation should not be supported

connection to thesis

The hardships faced by the Joad family were similar to those faced by many migrant families during the Great Depression.

Choose the answers that describe qualities of effective topic sentences

The meaning is clear. The topic is specific. Uses concise language. The topic can be considered from multiple perspectives.

why the following thesis statement is an example of the summary-and-reaction approach.

The overall meaning of the text is condensed, while the writer also provides a personal reaction to the content. correct The writer condenses (summarizes) the most important points, then provides a personal reaction to the text.

supporting evidence

The work did not pay enough for the family to survive, so they had to keep moving in search of better opportunities. Granpa and Granma Joad died as the family traveled west to California.

Choose the sentences that contain filler words that should be eliminated to make the sentences more concise.

This type of discussion is basically useless and should definitely be tabled for now. For all intents and purposes, my father is retired.

Choose which of the following questions a writer might ask to identify the central point made by an Informative thesis statement

Why, when, and where did this subject happen? How does this subject function or operate? What is this subject, and what does it mean?

which words help in transitions in the paragraph used to create coherence

Nevertheless as well The same

components that make up an analytical essay

INTRO DISCUSSION CONCLUSION

introduction

Identify the part of an informative essay within which the following sentence would be found. Among the many theories of student development, the two best-known are Chickering's theory of identity development and Perry's theory of cognitive development.

Identify the answer that best describes the context and genre suitable to the following purpose. A business student is writing a report summarizing current economic data and interpreting market trends. The audience is the macroeconomics professor.

Context: Academic. Genre: Report. . Because the report is being written for a professor by a student, the context is academic. The genre is a report, which can include both data and interpretations of that data.

steps in creating a thesis statement for an analytical writing project.

1. Choose a text, artifact, or situation to analyze. 2. Identify issues relevant to your analysis. 3. List the criteria you could use to critique or evaluate these issues 4. Draft several thesis statements.

Identify the sentence that does not need to be edited to remove a redundancy.

Brooklyn is one of the five boroughs of New York City.

Choose the statements below that correctly describe a conclusion in an argument essay. Select all that apply

A conclusion appears at the end of the essay. A conclusion summarizes the main points of the essay. A conclusion validates the thesis statement.

Choose which statement below correctly describes a thesis statement in an analytical essay.

A thesis statement is found at the beginning of an analytical essay. A thesis statement expresses the central point a writer wishes to make in analyzing the subject.

Choose which statement below correctly describes a thesis statement in an informative essay

A thesis statement is found in the introduction of an informative essay. A thesis statement expresses the central point a writer wishes to make about the informative subject of the essay.

Choose which of the following statements correctly describe an effective topic sentence. Select all that apply.

An effective topic sentence typically comes at the beginning of a paragraph, though it can appear in the middle or at the end. An effective topic sentence has a specific topic, concise language, and answers the questions "Why?" and "How?" An effective topic sentence often suggests what type of information readers will find in its supporting sentences. An effective topic sentence states a central point that will be supported by evidence presented in the paragraph.

transition from another point

Aside from the financial impact to the community, there is also the moral issue of euthanizing dogs that have not been proven to be inherently aggressive.

Just as Chickering's research shaped the understanding of psychosocial development in college students, William Perry's work contributed to the theory of cognitive development.

Choice transition to another point

is a guideline for writing an argumentative thesis statement

Choose a claim that is both debatable and reasonable., Express a clear, firm stance

One of the many benefits of neighborhood gardens is their positive contribution to the overall health of the residents they serve

Connection to thesis

Choose the statement below that correctly describes context or genre.

Context is the time, place, and circumstances in which writing takes place. Examples of context include academic, personal, business, and public. The genre, or type of writing, is the form a project takes.

Identify the word-processing function that will be most helpful to Piper as she creates subheadings to break up a lengthy research paper.

Formatting

which of the following sentences would be improved by using parallel structure.

During the trial, the defense attorney presented an alibi, refuted evidence, and was asking questions of witnesses called to the stand.

have problems with pronoun case, which would need to be fixed when editing a text for errors in grammar.

Jennifer and me are heading to the movies this weekend. Bill said it wasn't too scary for Marco and he.

topic sentence

Legislation that prohibits specific dog breeds is costly and difficult to enforce.

captures readers' attention by creating a vivid image

Many of us picture a writer waking up, pouring a cup of coffee, putting a blank piece of paper in the typewriter, and banging out a novel.

Identify a way to revise the following passage using parallelism. Many of us picture a writer waking up. The writer might pour a cup of coffee. Then, the writer sits down at a desk and immediately writes a novel. This is an inspiring scene, but it rarely, if ever, happens that way—even for the most successful writers.

Many of us picture a writer waking up, pouring a cup of coffee, putting a blank piece of paper in the typewriter, and banging out a novel. This is an inspiring scene, but it rarely, if ever, happens that way—even for the most successful writers.

Identify the answer that has been edited to use appropriate transitions to connect the ideas in the following passage.

My father does not believe real estate is a good investment. He bought a house just before the recession. Because his pension was cut, he had to sell the house at a loss. Consequently, my father was forced to rent a much smaller apartment. These days, he prefers to invest in high-yield bonds.

Identify the sentence that contains an error in semicolon usage.

My vegetable garden had a high yield this year therefore, I am canning tomatoes and peppers this weekend.

recommended guideline for an effective informative thesis

Narrow down the topic. Add something new and engaging about the topic.

Identify the sentence that is a run-on, which would need to be fixed when editing a text for errors in grammar.

Politics is not confined to the halls of government many of society's costs and benefits are allocated through the private sector.

steps in the brainstorming technique

Set a time limit (usually 5 to 30 minutes). When the time is up, review what you have written and identify the ideas that are meaningful or unique. Consider repeating the brainstorming or listing process to further explore a specific idea or to narrow your focus. Jot down all the words, phrases, images, ideas, and questions you can quickly think of about your topic.

Indicate the sentence(s) that make an effective thesis statement for the following informative passage.

Skinner's good fortune was due in large part to a group of undergraduate journalism students and their professor, who were affiliated with the Innocence Network—a public policy organization that is dedicated to exonerating wrongfully convicted individuals through DNA testing (Losco and Baker, 63-64).

Residents with garden programs "ate fruits and veggies 1.4 more times/day than those who don't have them, and they were 3.5x more likely to eat fruits and veggies at least 5x daily."

Supporting

Identify which revision of the topic sentence would make the paragraph below more unified. The topic sentence that needs to be revised is in bold in the paragraph below. The promise of a secure job is attractive to many people entering the teaching profession. As districts face budget cuts, the threat of experienced teachers being fired has increased significantly. As Mark Rodan, an elementary school teacher for twenty years, said, "They don't want experienced teachers. We're too expensive. Institutional tenure is the only way we can be protected as workers."

Tenure prevents schools from firing teachers in order to hire less experienced and less expensive teachers.

supporting evidence

The Best Friends Animal Society estimates that it would cost over half a million dollars for one major metropolitan area to enforce laws banning specific dog breeds.

topic sentence

The Joad family faced one hardship after another as they traveled to find work.

cause and effect

The cause-and-effect organizational strategy is used to explain why something happened and its results or consequences

Neighborhood gardens increase access to fresh, healthy foods.

Topic

Arthur W. Chickering's theory of identity development examines the progression of how college students mature in the way they think,feel, believe, and relate to others.

Topic Sentence

Which of the following strategies can help unify a paragraph?

Use a similar tone and style throughout the paragraph. Eliminate irrelevant information.

not a recommended guideline for an effective informative thesis

Use broad, general language. Follow the lead of an established expert on the subject.

is not a guideline for writing an argumentative thesis statement

Use confrontational language that puts readers on the defensive. Choose a claim that cannot be disputed.

an analytical thesis statement should always include

a central point opinion specific aspect(s) of the issue to analyze

should be included in each discussion paragraph of an argument essay

a topic sentence a transition to (or from) another point an explanation of how the point connects to the thesis of the essay facts, statistics, logic, or anecdotal evidence

Why Voting Should Be Mandatory

argumentative

Arya set a timer for 10 minutes and is writing down everything she can think of about influential female leaders to generate possible ideas for her essay.

brainstorming

Identify the organizational strategy that would be best suited to the aim of the following sentence. It was difficult to see the thin layer of ice covering the road that night, and soon there was a ten-car pileup as the drivers were unable to control their vehicles or stop in time

cause and effect

Identify the technique for generating ideas that is best suited to the following scenario. Ainsley wants to explain the relationship between food dyes and allergies and hyperactivity in children for her writing project.

clustering

Although Chickering's theory originally focused on the intellectual, emotional, interpersonal, and ethical development of college students, his work has been applied in other contexts.

connection to thesis

Choose which of the following indicates an argumentative writing assignment. Select all that apply.

evaluate student outcomes from the on-campus mental health outreach program assess the risks of excessive screen time for children under the age of five When writers assess, they make a judgment based on evidence, which usually indicates an argumentative purpose.

Questioning (informative)

explores topics by asking journalistic questions like who? what? when? where? why? and how?

strategies for generating ideas for a writing project.

freewriting brainstorming questioning clustering

Choose the sentences that have problems with subject/verb agreement, which would need to be fixed when editing a text for errors in grammar. Select all that apply.

interns performs such tasks as answering telephones, running errands, helping answer mail, scheduling meetings, and researching constituent problems. Most members of Congress hires student interns to work in their offices both in Washington, DC, and in their home districts.

Identify which component of an analytical essay is represented by the following sentence. Although John Steinbeck's novel The Grapes of Wrath was criticized by some for its socialist overtones, it was a realistic portrayal of migrant life during the Great Depression.

introduction

Brainstorming (argumentative)

involves listening to all the words phrases images ideas and questions that come to mind while thinking about your topic

Clustering ( for analytical )

is a visual technique that helps writers make connections among their ideas by arranging topics and subtopics around a central idea

Community recycling programs give residents a false perception that every item they throw in the designated cans is being recycled, when in reality a large percentage ends up in landfills or oceans. The claim made by this argumentative thesis statement is primarily one of ___ .

judgment A claim of judgment is usually used to encourage readers to acknowledge or agree with the writer's opinion about an issue.

Freewriting (argumentative)

no restraints goal is to keep pen moving similar to brainstorming but with full sentences

An informative thesis statement should take a(n) ___ stance.

objective

spelling errors

only three yeers old in graet poverty teech by lives themselfs

Identify the technique for generating ideas that is best suited to the following scenario. Curtis has been assigned to write a report about a protest that recently occurred in his community.

questioning An informative piece should employ a strategy that focuses on the facts. This type of project is best served by the questioning technique.

Identify which type of outline is most likely to include notes identifying areas of a draft that may need further development or other types of revision.

reverse outline

following tactics can help writers provide background information in an introduction

sharing surprising statistics or facts citing an expert

Identify which organizational strategy would be best suited to the following thesis statement: To better understand the way dementia manifests itself, let's map the brain and explore how each section is or is not affected.

spatial

Identify which organizational strategy would be best suited to the following thesis statement: Murray's Hotel and Resort includes many hotel rooms and suites, a top golf course, four pools, and a variety of restaurants.

spatial The spatial strategy is used to effectively describe a physical or geographical space

spatial

strategy is used to effectively describe a physical or geographical space.

conclusion

summarizes the main points of the essay validates the thesis statement

Choose which approaches listed below are commonly used to write analytical thesis statements

summary and reaction One common approach to writing an analytical thesis statement is to summarize the most important information in a text and then compose a reaction. explication One common approach to writing an analytical thesis statement is to provide an explication based on an element of the text.

Seven vectors of development: developing competence, mature interpersonal, purpose, integrity; relationships managing emotions; moving through autonomy toward interdependence; establishing identity.

supporting evidence

punctiation corrections

time government, corruption fact public officials, argued Confucius,

typical roles of a peer reviewer.

to ask questions about the draft to provide suggestions for improvement

Identify which of the following choices is the key to effective freewriting.

to write without stopping

Identify the answer that best completes this sentence: When a peer reviewer writes, "The question, 'Can you believe this?' in your third paragraph seems too informal for this topic and audience," they are suggesting that the writer rethink the text's

tone

Neighborhood gardens do more than beautify undeveloped public land; they also offer significant health benefits to the residents they serve.

transition from another point

discussion

uses facts, statistics, and quotes gathered from research includes transitions to or from other points

effective strategies for creating coherent paragraphs in a writing project.

using transitions and transitional phrases repeating keywords or phrases