ENGL 2338 Quizzes

It is important to explain the relevance of the instructions before moving into the step-by-step tasks because readers need to know what to expect before undergoing a task, including how long the task will take and where the task should be performed. True or False?

True

It is more important to use precise and informative language likes exact weights and measurements than to use subjective words like "big" "large" or "near." True or False?

True

Single words, phrases, brief statements or questions can be used as __________.

Headings

APA can be divided into two major components: Formatting and Style. a) True b) False

b) False

APA uses the author-date citation system. This system allows readers to find the sources cited in text in the reference list, where each source is listed ______________________.

In alphabetical order.

In information design, designers show repetition through font, color, and bars. True or False?

True

It is best to use plain language when writing job application materials. True or False?

True

APA Style was created by _____________ to standardize scientific writing.

American Psychological Association

______________ the work of those individuals whose ideas, theories, or findings have directly influenced your work, even if you are paraphrasing.

Cite

When formatting the text of the manuscript, a writer must _____________________ the entire manuscript, between lines of body of text, headings, and block quotations. (Do not enter any punctuation marks in your typed response)

Double Space

Alignment helps readers find information quickly. True or False?

False

All job candidates should use the same template for their job history: a chronological listing of jobs held and educational background. True or False?

False

According to the UTA Library Tutorial, "When you acknowledge the contributions of others to your work, you act with academic ______________. (This concept) is a firm adherence to five fundamental values: Honesty, Trust, Fairness, Respect, Responsibility. By _______________ your sources you make it easy to verify information that backs up your arguments. If you are caught ______________, you will face disciplinary action that could range from a ______________ grade to expulsion from the university."

Integrity; citing; plagiarizing; failing

You should re-proof the document after you've made changes. If you don't want to print it out again (to save trees), it is fine to use the computer screen for this re-proof; save the document as a PDF or send the email to yourself. True or False?

True

You should use a ruler to go line-by-line to proofread your document. True or False?

True

Sonya is a third-year nursing student and is currently looking to change her job due to a move to another city. When she is revising her resume, she looks at examples online and finds specialty language for nursing, such as "assess patient vitals and take labs for testing" "educated patients on post-op care" "assisted RNs and MDs with treatments, therapies and interventions to improve mobility and social/cognitive skills." It's okay for Sonya to use these phrases on her resume. a) True b) False

b) False

Select the best definition of plagiarism: a) Making up quotes and sources to support your paper's thesis. b) Collaborating with another (without the instructor's authorization) when preparing an assignment. c) Using another person's ideas, words, or other creative work without citing them as a source. d) All of the above.

c) Using another person's ideas, words, or other creative work without citing them as a source.

Employers will review carefully each job application packet by spending at least five minutes on all of the documents for each applicant. True or False?

False

Except in promotional writing, all descriptions should be subjective. True or False?

False

It is okay to use job descriptions written by employers to describe job responsibilities in my job application materials. True or False?

False

Primary research means getting information from sources in books and articles or through websites. True or False?

False

The main purpose of all technical descriptions is to stimulate consumer interest in products. True or False?

False

The most common errors found in documents are: 1) subject/verb agreement, 2) run-on sentences, 3) missing periods. True or False?

False

To sound professional and important, a writer should use the passive voice in cover letters. True or False?

False

When reading your document to look for errors, you should read the document to yourself, in your head. True or False?

False

APA research papers are divided into sections. The main sections are title page, abstract, introduction, _______________, results, discussion, references, and appendices.

Methods

According to Saul Carliner, the three-point framework for information design includes: (Select three) physical cognitive emotional affective design

Physical; cognitive; affective

The elements of effective instructions include (select one): a) Title, a brief overview, a body, and a conclusion (and must always include visuals) b) Title, a brief overview, a body, methods, and a conclusion (and must always include visuals) c) Title, a brief overview, a body (and must always include visuals) d) Title, a body, conclusion (and must always include visuals)

a) Title, a brief overview, a body, and a conclusion (and must always include visuals)

Poor design can lead to lost ______, lost ______, and ______ risks.

Time; money; safety

What are the three main purposes of technical documents? a) To inform, instruct, and persuade b) To inform, instruct, and define c) To instruct, persuade, and document d) To persuade, document, and define

a) To inform, instruct, and persuade

Before writing a set of instructions to a specific audience, the writer/designer must conduct research to know what the audience's knowledge of the task. True or False?

True

Descriptions rarely call for a topic or thesis statement because the goal of these documents is to catalog details to help readers visualize the product or process. True or False?

True

Failure to provide safety and legal obligations on a set of instructions can result in injury, death, and legal litigation. True or False?

True

Plagiarizing the work of others, including copying someone else's instructions, is an ethical abuse. True or False?

True

Proximity shows the relationships between elements in a document. True or False?

True

Repetition of certain design elements will bring unity, consistency, and cohesiveness. True or False?

True

Visuals help focus and organize complex information into simple forms for readers to have at-a-glance information. True or False?

True

Well-designed documents typically have four characteristics: inviting & accessible; cohesion; visual hierarchy; and address a diversity of readers. True or False?

True

When proofreading a document, you should print out a hard copy of the document because you can find the errors better in print versus the screen. True or False?

True

Information design is the art and science of presenting information so that it is __________ and _________ to use. In short, effective, efficient, and attractive.

Understandable; easy

Select the best definition of paraphrasing: a) To restate a passage of text in your own words. b) To copy a passage of text word-for-word. c) An abstract of an entire work. d) The use of some of the author's words with your own words.

a) To restate a passage of text in your own words.

Select one, of the following, which three concepts can be used to change contrast in a document? a) Color, typeface, font b) Typeface, position, font c) Position, graphics. typeface

a) Color, typeface, font

Of the four principles of design, which is the most powerful design principle? a) Contrast b) Repetition c) Alignment d) Proximity

a) Contrast

People interpret items together or near each other as belonging to the same _________. a) Group b) Category c) Design d) Document

a) Group

What are some of the common types of technical documents? a) Memos, emails, instructions, manuals, and proposals b) Memos, emails, instructions, essays, stories c) Emails, essays, reports, websites, wikis d) Essays, reports, instructions, proposals

a) Memos, emails, instructions, manuals, and proposals

What is technical communication? a) Technical communication, as Gurak and Lannon define, is "the exchange of information that helps people interact with technology, advance workplace goals, and solve complex problems." b) Technical communication, as Gurak and Lannon define, is "the focus on the writer communicating clear ideas to readers in an easy to read format." c) Technical communication, as Gurak and Lannon define, is "the persuasive writing of complex ideas into easy to understand documents." d) Technical communication, as Gurak and Lannon define, is "the exchange of complex ideas among multiple audiences, problem-solving, and writing in jargon-free language."

a) Technical communication, as Gurak and Lannon define, is "the exchange of information that helps people interact with technology, advance workplace goals, and solve complex problems."

April is working on her technical object description for English 2338. She decided to describe a rice cooker. She consulted some reference material online, and she cited some of the work. She also uses a paragraph from the website "How Stuff Works" to describe the rice cooker, but she does not cite the paragraph. Did April engage in plagiarism? a) True b) False

a) True

Examples of your original work that do not require a citation may include: Your opinions about a topic Your unique solution to a problem Results of an experiment or survey that you conducted Illustrations that you created Graphs or table that you prepared a) True b) False

a) True

What are the four principles of design? a) Alignment, contrast, reuse, proximity b) Alignment, proximity, contrast, repetition c) Repetition, alignment, proximity, color d) Color, typeface, alignment, headers

b) Alignment, proximity, contrast, repetition

Academic integrity has five tenants: Honesty, Trust, Fairness, Accountability, and Respect. a) True b) False

b) False

Which sentence about quoting is NOT true? a) When you leave out part of a quote, use an ellipsis to indicate that the quote has been abridged. b) Block quotes are several sentences long and do not require quote marks around them. c) When paraphrasing or summarizing text, you should put quotes around particularly distinctive words or phrases. d) If the original text contains bad grammar or spelling, you can correct it in your quote without indicating that you did so.

d) If the original text contains bad grammar or spelling, you can correct it in your quote without indicating that you did so.