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Which of the following is FALSE of academic writing?Answer

	It follows the conventions of standard American English for grammar and usage.
	It is authoritative.
	It uses standard vocabulary.
	It is usually creative in nature, including fiction and personal narrative elements.

2 points

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a deductive argument?

Answer

	Because a clean Earth is a desirable and equally beneficial goal and because recycling is one means of keeping trash out of landfills, recycling plastic bottles is something that everyone should try to do.
	Recent studies have shown a decrease in the local pet population, which is evidence to support the assertion that the current spay and neuter program is having some positive influence.
	Although Smith and Witt disagree about the method for how tax cuts should be brought, but support my assertion that tax reform is necessary.
	During his time in Afghanistan, the solider I interviewed said that he saw evidence of change, and this supports my earlier assumption about the presence of change.

2 points

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a question that you would ask when evaluating evidence for a rational appeal argument?

Answer

How credible are the sources of the information?

Will the evidence play a big role in your paper?

How reliable is the evidence?

How well established is the evidence?

2 points

Question 4

Which of the following is a CORRECT use or omission of a comma?

Answer

	December 24, 1981, is my date of birth.
	November 9, 1989 is the day often credited with being the day that the Berlin Wall fell.
	She often loved to spend the fall in Vancouver BC.
	Send your complaints toXXXXXBickersdale, Minnesota, 83917.

2 points

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an example of a good cause-and-effect topic?

Answer

The causes of the American Civil War

The consequences of immigration legislation

The reason that so many Americans are in debt

Why coffee tastes so good

2 points

Question 6

Which of the following demonstrates a CORRECT use of APA convention?

Answer

	Two or more references within the same parenthetical citation: (Phillips, Toliver, 2009, 2001).
	Multiple sources in a single sentence: Hampton (1982) often argued against trade relations with Communist countries, there are other studies that suggest that these relations are necessary, Jones (1983).
	Paraphrase of a work by one author: Ellison (1952) wrote that the only means for understanding the place of the black man in society is to understand that all of the roles prescribed to him are false and oppressive.
	An embedded quote: While Logi (2003, p. 247) contends that states' rights should remain the center of political debate, he also concedes that "when a nation is at war, then the focus should be on that effort."

2 points

Question 7

Which of the following uses of an adjective or an adverb is CORRECT?

Answer

Eating good is always Uncle Bill's motivation.

Knowing her studies well was her focus.

I want to go to see that movie so bad.

He felt badly because of his cold.

2 points

Question 8

Which of the following does NOT describe the author of an ethical appeal argument?

Answer

Sarcastic and arrogant

Pleasant and fair-minded

Decent with genuine concern for the topic

A commitment to the truth

2 points

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a reasoning error in causal analysis?

Answer

Forgetting to write about the effect

Confusing causes and effects

Mistaking chronology for causation

Ignoring multiple causes

2 points

Question 10

Which of the following demonstrates an INCORRECT use of APA convention?

Answer

	The author of the source is not listed: (Anonymous, para. 13).
	In-text citation for a corporate author: (PETA, 2010).
	Indirect sources: Smithson has long argued against what he calls "the downfall of American morality" (as cited in Johnson, 2004, p. 39).
	Translated works: (Foucault, 1972/trans. 2010).

2 points

Question 11

When revising your paper with a computer, which of the following is good advice for improving your efficiency?

Answer

	Keep only one copy of your paper; multiple versions can become confusing.
	Allow the word processing program you use to control how you revise because the program is the authority.
	Revise on the screen only.
	When you have finished, read through the entire paper at least once to check the coherence of your draft.

2 points

Question 12

Which of the following statements about the APA references page is TRUE?

Answer

	List all of the authors of a source, regardless of the number of authors.
	The publication date should appear at the end of each reference list citation.
	Use the abbreviation pg. or pgs. before page numbers in books and in newspapers.
	In titles of books, capitalize only the first word of the title, first word of a subtitle (after a colon), and all proper nouns.

2 points

Question 13

Which of the following is the LEAST important when planning for a causal analysis?

Answer

	Identifying key topics based on assignment or personal interest
	Identifying audience and purpose
	Recommending changes that might bring about different, more desired effects
	Deciding if you are more interested in causes or effects

2 points

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a double negative?

Answer

I am not unsure about which was correct.

He was not hardly ever at home.

Sandra did not do nothing for a living.

Henry cannot go with us to Canada.

2 points

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a sentence fragment?

Answer

The weeds grew.

While looking into the cupboard.

But has no connection.

Is the best I've seen.

2 points

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a question that you might ask yourself to gain a better understanding of the writing situation?

Answer

When is the assignment due?

Does the assignment require research?

What are your feelings about the assignment?

Who will read your writing?

2 points

Question 17

Which of the following statements about an APA references page is FALSE?

Answer

	The entire page should be double-spaced.
	The title "Works Cited" should be centered at the top of the page.
	The left-hand margin should be set to 1.5", while the right-hand margin should be set to 1".
	The second and proceeding lines of each citation should be indented 0.5" or 5-7 spaces.

2 points

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT an argument?

Answer

	Debbie contests the use of non-recycled paper in her office, suggesting instead that only recycled paper be used so that less trees are chopped down to make new paper.
	Frank asserts that the office should adopt recycling containers in the copy room as well as in the break room because so many people throw away cans and plastic bottles each day.
	Anna states that she does not like the way that recycled paper copies and thinks that the office should stay with the non-recycled paper that it currently uses.
	Marco, the manager, makes a case for adopting an office water cooler so that people will not produce so much plastic water bottle waste in the office.

2 points

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of all effective paragraphs?

Answer

Cohesiveness or unity

A solid topic sentence

Careful and perceivable organization

The inclusion of a supportive quotation from an outside source

2 points

Question 20

Which of the following does NOT describe an argument?

Answer

	A verbal shouting match with someone
	A paper grounded on logical, structured evidence
	A paper that attempts to convince the reader to accept an opinion
	A full exploration of an issue, considering other's perspectives

2 points

Question 21

Which of the following statements about APA conventions is FALSE?

Answer

	Documentation is the scholarly process of carefully acknowledging your sources.
	All in-text citations should correspond to sources listed on the "References" page.
	To paraphrase an author's work is to put the source's words, ideas, research, or conclusions into your own words.
	A primary source is the main source used in the paper, and a secondary source is a minor work used.

2 points

Question 22

Which of the follow is NOT a mixed sentence?

Answer

	An idea like that one would be a great situation in which to be.
	An extension is when an instructor gives you more time to complete an assignment.
	The reason that I was late getting to your party was because my car had a flat tire.
	These regulations were established to help curb trafficking.

2 points

Question 23

__________ are the key points or general ideas you will use to defend your conclusions when constructing a rational appeal argument.

Answer

Propositions

Reasons

Questions

Bullet points

2 points

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a principle of ethical writing?

Answer

	Writing perceived as truthful should be truthful.
	The writing does not omit information in a way that misleads the reader.
	The clarity of the writing is sometimes impacted by the necessity to persuade.
	Writing should not be intended to harm the reader.

2 points

Question 25

When considering the effectiveness of your sentences, you should try to:

Answer

	include wordiness in your sentences, as this often makes your prose sound smarter.
	ensure that all of your sentences are the same level of complexity and length.
	avoid fragments in all situations, as they are always conversational.
	keep sentence-level parallelism in mind at all times.

2 points

Question 26

Which of the following demonstrates a grammatically CORRECT use of numbers?

Answer

	Ben has one thousand seven hundred and fifty two comic books in his collection.
	She was born on February fourteenth, 1990, making her a Valentine's Day baby.
	400 people showed up for the convention.
	Only 36% of students own their own home while attending a university program.

2 points

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a type of definition you might use in a definition essay?

Answer

Essential definition

Synonyms

Extended

Antonyms

2 points

Question 28

When considering a rational appeal argument, statistics:

Answer

are data showing how much, how many, or how often.

are always trusted, so they should always be used.

are always clear to readers.

are always from reliable sources, never from your own investigations.

2 points

Question 29

Which of the following demonstrates a CORRECT use of quotation marks?

Answer

	My mother often said something like "life is hard."
	"When you come for dinner," she said insistently, "we will catch up on all our lost years."
	I was the only one to read Shakespeare's "MacBeth" as a comedy.
	He questions everything, often saying "What do you mean by that"?

2 points

Question 30

Which of the following statements about arguments is TRUE?

Answer

	They always involve a direct conflict.
	They are always about something that has not yet been decided.
	They always call for some kind of action on the part of the reader.
	They try to establish some common ground with the audience.

2 points

Question 31

Which of the following would qualify as a question to be asked before the formation of an argument?

Answer

What was the Emancipation Proclamation?

Who is responsible for the housing market crash of 2008?

Which is better-a Mac or a PC?

What causes the cost of diamonds to be so high?

2 points

Question 32

When writing a rational appeal argument, primary source information:

Answer

	comes from documents or other materials produced by individuals directly involved with the issue.
	can be a real waste of time because it is not as good as an expert's opinion.
	must always be included in every argument.
	often detracts from the argument that you are trying to make because you have to spend so much time explaining it.

2 points

Question 33

Which of the following statements about APA conventions is TRUE?

Answer

	A block quotation is a direct quotation that is less than 40 words.
	A direct quote is an exact, word-for-word (verbatim) excerpt from another's work set off by quotation marks.
	A citation is different than an acknowledgment or attribution.
	The period of a quoted sentence should be located at the end of the quotation, not the citation: "Quotation." (Smith, 2009, p. 46)

2 points

Question 34

When studying for an examination:

Answer

	begin your study of the material the night before the examination.
	make a list of sample questions related to the key concepts, and attempt to answer them.
	try to reread all of the course materials.
	ignore basic concepts, and try to focus on all the details in the course materials.

2 points

Question 35

Which of the following is a CORRECT use or omission of a comma?

Answer

	His lips were dry, and cracked from the dry heat.
	Susan's scratched, broken glasses were found lying on the floor.
	Betty was always a sweet, old lady.
	The man seemed bound, and determined to see the wrong righted.

2 points

Question 36

Which of the following statements about plagiarism is TRUE?

Answer

	Plagiarism is a somewhat serious offense.
	The academic world is committed to protecting ethics and integrity in the transmission of information.
	Freedom of information and inquiry come with the obligation of academic dishonesty.
	Documentation styles exist as a way of complicating student's academic lives.

2 points

Question 37

Which of the following demonstrates the CORRECT use of a semicolon?

Answer

	Although Jenna worked out every morning; she often ate unhealthy food in the afternoon.
	Kristin struggled with a cold for several weeks; weakening her resolve to finish the project.
	Marisa was always a good runner in high school; it was no surprise to anyone when she received a scholarship to run in college.
	Unsure about the quality of the movie; the three friends decided to go to the lake instead.

2 points

Question 38

Which of the following is a CORRECT use or omission of a comma?

Answer

	While she argued for peace, she also said that, "War often has its place."
	The bottle reads "Use once a day for four days."
	"Do not allow others to hold you back" my mother often said.
	An author once said, "I want the reader to taste my voice at the back of his throat."

2 points

Question 39

Which of the following statements about beginning to write an argument is TRUE?

Answer

	Your argument represents an opportunity to carefully consider ideas and gradually come to conclusions, drafting only after much thought and reflection.
	You can usually just sit down and write one, dashing off your views as they come to you.
	Your views are usually formulated when you hear the topic, and your first impulse should be your position.
	Your mind should be closed to others' views because you do not want them to influence you into changing your mind.

2 points

Question 40

Which of the following statements about working with the goals and requirements of the disciplines is TRUE?

Answer

	Academic writers always compose entirely out of their personal experience.
	The methodology of a discipline is the way its practitioners study their subjects.
	A primary source can never be a work of art.
	Secondary sources are always works of art.

2 points

Question 41

Which of the following demonstrates the CORRECT use or omission of a colon?

Answer

	James and I agree on many things, but there is one thing on which we will never agree: politics.
	The three things I like to do at the beach are: go swimming, pick up shells, and make sand castles.
	While traveling through Northern Washington State, we encountered many wild animals mainly deer and birds.
	The train was wonderful: and also exciting.

2 points

Question 42

Which of the following adjective or adverb double comparisons is CORRECT?

Answer

He was the most smartest man I ever knew.

Lindsey watched the scariest movie ever.

When I was in Europe, I went to the most coolest sites there were.

I was the more littler of my brothers and sisters.

2 points

Question 43

Which of the following statements about the APA references page is FALSE?

Answer

	The bibliography is a list of key sources relating to a particular subject area or area of research.
	A DOI is a database objective indicator.
	An edition is a particular version of a source, indicating if the text has been updated, revised, or abridged.
	A URL is a uniform resource locator.

2 points

Question 44

Which of the follow is NOT considered to be evidence in a rational appeal?

Answer

Established truths

Opinions of authorities

Primary source information

An over-heard conversation

2 points

Question 45

Which of the following is NOT an academic genre?

Answer

A blog

Research reports

Literary analyses

Peer review

2 points

Question 46

Which of the following is NOT a way that academic disciplines build knowledge?

Answer

Questioning

Research

Communication

Collaboration

2 points

Question 47

Which of the following statements about plagiarism is TRUE?

Answer

	When things are properly cited, the reader will know which material is from the student writer and which is from the source.
	It is better to be told about plagiarism when you do it, rather than to train yourself to recognize and avoid it.
	Misattribution is the word-for-word copying of a source.
	Common knowledge is knowledge that people gain from using common sense.

2 points

Question 48

When you are given a reading assignment and you are orienting your reading, which of follow is NOT a question that you would ask of the text?

Answer

	Why am I reading this material?
	Is it essential to my studies that I read the entire article, or can I skim the material?
	How well do I need to know the material in the article?
	What kind of reading does the material suggest?

2 points

Question 49

When writing in the humanities:

Answer

	one might focus on the study of human behavior.
	one investigates phenomena using the scientific method.
	one records and speculates about the growth, ideas, and emotions of human beings.
	one uses only quantitative data.

2 points

Question 50

Which of the following statements about academic knowledge building is FALSE?

Answer

	It largely depends on reading, analyzing, and expanding on the work of others.
	It requires writers, both student and professional, to respond to one or more texts.
	It discourages synthesis of others ideas when writers make their conclusions.
	It communicates using both written and visual communications.

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	How credible are the sources of the information?
	Will the evidence play a big role in your paper?
	How reliable is the evidence?
	How well established is the evidence?

	The causes of the American Civil War
	The consequences of immigration legislation
	The reason that so many Americans are in debt
	Why coffee tastes so good

	Eating good is always Uncle Bill's motivation.
	Knowing her studies well was her focus.
	I want to go to see that movie so bad.
	He felt badly because of his cold.

	Sarcastic and arrogant
	Pleasant and fair-minded
	Decent with genuine concern for the topic
	A commitment to the truth

	Forgetting to write about the effect
	Confusing causes and effects
	Mistaking chronology for causation
	Ignoring multiple causes

	I am not unsure about which was correct.
	He was not hardly ever at home.
	Sandra did not do nothing for a living.
	Henry cannot go with us to Canada.

	The weeds grew.
	While looking into the cupboard.
	But has no connection.
	Is the best I've seen.

	When is the assignment due?
	Does the assignment require research?
	What are your feelings about the assignment?
	Who will read your writing?

	Cohesiveness or unity
	A solid topic sentence
	Careful and perceivable organization
	The inclusion of a supportive quotation from an outside source

	are data showing how much, how many, or how often.
	are always trusted, so they should always be used.
	are always clear to readers.
	are always from reliable sources, never from your own investigations.

	Propositions
	Reasons
	Questions
	Bullet points

	Essential definition
	Synonyms
	Extended
	Antonyms

	What was the Emancipation Proclamation?
	Who is responsible for the housing market crash of 2008?
	Which is better-a Mac or a PC?
	What causes the cost of diamonds to be so high?

	He was the most smartest man I ever knew.
	Lindsey watched the scariest movie ever.
	When I was in Europe, I went to the most coolest sites there were.
	I was the more littler of my brothers and sisters.

	Established truths
	Opinions of authorities
	Primary source information
	An over-heard conversation

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