Engl 1301 final exam

In the flexible notes system, the top of each page contains ______.

A key point

Which of the following is a common writing purpose. to inform to persuade to express yourself to entertain none of the above all of the above

All of the above

Which of the following is NOT one of the elements of good writing? Fresh thinking Argumentative attitude Sense of style Effective organization None of the above

Argumentative attitude

How long should you set your first draft aside before returning to it?

At least half a day.

The "someone" whom your writing is aimed is called your....

Audience

Hand in hand with the selection of topic go the important consideration of ...

Audience and purpose

Which strategy generates ideas faster than the others? Brainstorming Questioning Listing Journaling none of the above

Brainstorming.

The final stage of the writing process where you carefully inspect your word choice, spelling, grammar, and punctuation is called ...

Editing

Email, voice mail, and cellular phones are dooming ordinary writing .

False

True or False. We absorb information more swiftly when we hear it than when we read it.

False

True or false. Ignorance of proper documentation rules is a valid excuse for committing plagiarism.

False.

True/False - All papers must have a thesis statement.

False.

Outlines usually do not contain ________ and __________

Introductions and conclusions

What entity defines the rules for proper documentation of sources?

Modern Language Association

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of keeping a portfolio? It provides a source of ideas for future papers. It allows you to review your progress in writing skills. It can prevent any confusion about grades. It gives your instructor a complete picture of your work. none of the above

None of the above

Which of the following is NOT a question on the checklist for developing paragraphs? Does the paragraph have only one central idea? Does the central idea help to develop the thesis statement? Are additional explanations, examples, or supporting details needed? Can the connections between sentences be improved? none of the above

None of the above

Which of the following is NOT a reason to avoid plagiarism. Other authors have worked hard and should receive credit for their work. Stealing ideas is a form of cheating. You are being trained to be a professional and should not be engaged in unethical practices. You cannot become a better writer if you are not writing your own work. None of the above

None of the above

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a good thesis statement? It should focus on one central point. It should tailor the scope of the issue to the length of the paper. It should be precise. It should provide an accurate forecast of what is to come. none of the above

None of the above

Which of the following is NOT a way that having a specific purpose assists you? It helps you define your audience. It helps you select details, language, and approach. It helps you avoid going off in directions which will not interest the audience None of the above All of the above

None of the above

Which of the following is NOT a proven strategy for finding a narrow, limited topic? Tapping your personal experiences Keeping a journal Asking questions Freewriting Researching

Researching

A broad discussion area is called a ____

Subject

Which of the following is NOT an advantage which writing offers to writers and readers? It gives writers time to reflect on what they want to say and how to say it. Technology allows writers to use abbreviated language to make their ideas known more concisely. It makes communication more precise and effective. It provides a permanent record of thoughts, actions, and decisions. It saves the reader time.

Technology allows writers to use abbreviated language to make their ideas known more concisely.

Which of the following is NOT a method of gathering information on a topic? Brainstorming Reading Texting Talking with others none of the above

Texting

Which of the following is not a place where you will benefit from good writing skills? In a college classroom Finding a good job Texting your friends Advancing in your career None of the above

Texting your friends

A ______ presents the main idea of a piece of writing.

Thesis

One small segment of a subject is called a ....

Topic

A computer is an excellent tool for organizing your paper.

True

It is helpful to read your paper aloud during the revision process.

True

In the following passage, what part of speech are the underlined words? "Coffee cup in hand, she stumbles toward the bathroom. Spilled coffee slaps on the tile floor as she gropes for the light switch and flips it on. After squinting briefly at the face in the mirror, she shuffles toward the bathtub.

Verbs

Which of the following is NOT a question you should ask to size up your audience? What are the educational level, age, social class, and economic status of the audience I want to reach? What can I expect to gain from persuading this audience to my point of view? Why will this audience read my writing? Can I expect my audience to be negative? How much do they know about my topic?

What can i expect to gain from persuading this audience to my point of view?

What question will help me identify your people in writing a particular work?

What do I want this paper to do for both my reader and me.

When should you select a title for your paper?

after you finish the paper

Which of the following is NOT part of the acronym suggested for revising your draft Fits Applies Cut Test

applies

Writing as part of a group to produce a single document is called...

collaborative writing

In preparing this textbook, the editors have attempted to...

create a text with the students' needs in mind, and utilize simple everyday language.

professionals often write as members of specific communities called...

discourse communities

Which of the following is NOT a stage of the writing process? Understanding the assignment Finding a broad topic Gathering information Organizing information Developing a thesis statement

finding a broad topic

In order to organize and develop your paragraphs, you may use a(n)...

outline

Two types of writers are

planners and explorers

An organized collection of your writing is called a...

portfolio

You can discover missing words, excessive repetition, misspelled words, clumsy sentences and fragments by ____________.

proofreading

What is the first thing you should do when evaluating a peer's paper?

read the essay from beginning to end

Changing the content and organization of your paper in order to communicate more effectively is called...

revising

Which of the following would be a helpful comment on a peer evaluation? Looks OK I can relate The introduction is uninteresting The introduction is too technical and I get lost. Great job!

the introduction is too technical and i get lost

How many times should you re-read your essay in preparing to revise?

three times

What is a peer evaluator's job?

to identify problems

Which of the following is NOT a function of the introduction? to summarize the main points to acquaint the reader with your topic to spark the reader's interest to clearly signal your intention none of the above

to summarize the main points

What are two kinds of outline?

topic and sentence

Which of the following is a way that you can commit plagiarism? Sources are not required for an assignment but you use them to enrich your paper and properly document them. You use facts that are common knowledge and do not document them. You paraphrase information from a source in your own words and do not document the information. You place another's words in quotation marks and document the source. You use no outside sources in the preparation of your paper.

you paraphrase information from a source in your own words and do not document the information.