AEC3033C Module 1-13 Quizzes

When written communication defames a government official, the official must prove New York Times actual malice to succeed in a libel suit against the writer. That means the defamation was

A knowing falsehood or made with reckless disregard for the truth

Proportion is important in page design. The most pleasing proportion is the golden rectangle — or golden ratio — with its ratio of about _____ to _____.

3 to 5

As emphasized in lecture, your résumé should include your references or at least the statement: References available upon request.

False

If the following sentence is punctuated correctly, answer True. If it is punctuated incorrectly, answer False. John was a considerate man and Jane dearly loved him.

False

If the following sentence is punctuated correctly, answer True. If it is punctuated incorrectly, answer False. We are strong, we are brave.

False

Like the abstract, the introduction should appear on its own page, with the body of the report appearing on the next page.

False

Select true if this sentence is correct, and select false if it has a grammatical error:

False

Students and graduates' grade-point average (GPA) should always be included on their résumés.

False

TRUE OR FALSE: A reference list in APA style should be arranged in the order that the individual references were presented as in-text citations in the body of the research report.

False

You cannot plagiarize yourself, so it's OK to copy-paste your own previous work in this class.

False

For clarity and credibility, people speaking about science should draw from a base vocabulary.

About 1,000 words.

Technical descriptions should be accurate and mostly objective. Opinions can be included when they:

Are based on your professional background/expertise Can be justified within the description Can be supported by the details (All of the above)!!!

Barriers to persuasion include selective perception, which happens

Because people filter information through their belief systems

Which of the following in-text citations are NOT included in the reference list?

Citations to personal communication such as interviews

If process instructions includes steps that pose the probability of injury or death to people, the proper notation to draw attention to the risk is:

Danger

Which of the following is the correct formal salutation for cover and business letters?

Dear Mr. Jones:

Which of the following have the strongest effect on shaping people's attitudes?

Experience

Research shows that the Deficit Model of Science Communication is wrong because focusing on scientific knowledge is insufficient. This is because people

Filter new information through their pre-existing beliefs. Consider their own goals and needs. (Both B and C)!!!

Professional communicators usually target audiences who

Hold mid-range opinions on the topic. Have views closer to the speaker's. (Both A and B)!!!

A process description is an account of

How something works

Definitions for the most important terms in a description should be placed:

In the same sentence as the term where it is first mentioned.

Technical instructions should use __________ definitions.

Informal

Which of the following specifications is NOT appropriate for a process explanation?

It uses a command perspective, with you understood

Research shows that people perceive uncertainty in science from the science itself and from communicators. They also perceive uncertainty because of:

Journalistic balance in news reports about science

The first rule of writing process explanations and instructions (like most communication) is:

Know your purpose and your audience.

According to the video The History of the English in 10 Minutes, English derives mainly from

Latin (after the Roman invasion) Anglo-Saxon (Northern Europe) French (after the Norman Invasion) (All of the above)!!!

New data from public opinion researchers reveal that 21% of Americans are "post-seculars," people who are:

More strongly religious than traditionals More scientifically knowledgeable than moderns Reject certain scientific theories (All of the above)!!!

The title page for your term paper should follow message design principles. That means the title of the paper should be placed ______________.

Near the optical center.

Which of the following are required when writing in APA style in this class?

No contractions are allowed The writing must be in third person In-text citations to all sources used (All of the above)!!!

The final step to persuasion is

Overt Behavior

The main idea of assimilation-contrast theory is that

People are most likely to accept messages aimed at moderate attitude change.

Proposals are an example of ______________ writing.

Persuasive

American businesses value writing that quickly gets to the point. Internationally, many cultures see this communication style as

Rude

Which of the following is the most readable typeface for electronicdisplay, such as web pages?

Sans serif.

Which one of these theories of ethics do most academic research review boards use?

Teleological (balancing: benefits weighed against harms)

A rule of thumb for résumé length is to have one page for every

Ten years of experience

An active sentence is one in which:

The actor comes before the action

The U.S. Supreme Court has interpreted the First Amendment as:

The cornerstone of American democracy. Guaranteeing the absolute right to criticize the government. Fully protecting truthful communication that is written or spoken in the public interest. (All of the above)!!!

An audience-centered message is one that links your ideas to:

The current interests and needs of the audience

Nicole Eramo, former associate dean of students at the University of Virginia, was awarded $3-million in 2016 in her libel suit against Rolling Stone magazine. Why did she win?

The jury found that the author and magazine acted with New York Timesactual malice. The jury found that the author and magazine ignored conflicting information in reporting the alleged gang rape. It was a single-source story. (All of the above)!!!

When using a direct quote from an online source, the in-text citation should include:

The number of the paragraph where the quote is found

Which of the following is NOT an element of a sentence headline.

The sentence headline has an ending period.

Graduate and professional schools ask you to write on the personal statement about diversity because

They are committed to building an inclusive culture

Process descriptions are written in ____________

Third Person

A cutline describes what is going on or who is in a picture and is written in present tense.

True

For our research report and proposal assignment, the abstract is a concise, one-page summary of the combined report.

True

If the following sentence uses affect/effect correctly, answer True. If it is incorrect, answer False. Rising oil prices will affect everyone, and the effects can be devastating for many.

True

In the objectively written sections of the situation analysis, opinion and judgment words should be attributed within the text, with a complete citation to the source.

True

Which of the following underlined words are/is an example(s) of an inline, transparent link?

We offer ~comprehensive services~ for our clients.

In professional writing — whether scientific, technical, business, research, or media writing — what is the most important consideration?

Writing so the reader can follow and understand