1. Research projects tend to fulfill WHICH ONE of the following goals? (Points : 1) |
They reveal unseen dimensions to an issue.
They create upheaval around issues.
They accept common practices and policies.
They restate accepted wisdom on an issue.
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Question 2. 2. Which of the following is NOT advised to overcome “writer’s block?” (Points : 1) |
Commit to a schedule of work.
Refer back to pre-writing materials and outlines.
Focus on the final grade you want in the class.
Use multiple writing techniques.
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Question 3. 3. What type of language is MOST effective when making a point in an academic essay? (Points : 1) |
Elaborate stories that capture the reader’s imagination
A measured, serious tone of voice
A heated dispute between the writer and opposing viewpoints
A dismissive attitude toward alternate ideas
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Question 4. 4. If a researcher finds the “perfect source,” no other source materials are needed. (Points : 1) |
True
False
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Question 5. 5. An interpretive framework for an essay should include all of the following EXCEPT (Points : 1) |
emotionally-driven beliefs.
opinions of experts.
historical precedent.
cause-and-effect relationships.
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Question 6. 6. “How can you say Celine Dion’s music is not great? She has sold over 20 million albums.” This is an example of (Points : 1) |
the scapegoating fallacy.
the false dilemma fallacy.
the loaded-question fallacy.
an appeal-to-popularity fallacy.
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Question 7. 7. Which statement represents the BEST approach to the question of the amount of sources to read before writing? (Points : 1) |
More sources are still out there and need to be read prior to writing.
Setting time limits on research commits writers to the act of writing.
Thorough knowledge of a subject requires understanding everything.
Exhaustive research must come first before writing.
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Question 8. 8. Claim + Evidence = Premise (Points : 1) |
True
False
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Question 9. 9. Quoted passages from your sources provide all of the following strengths to an essay EXCEPT (Points : 1) |
They allow an author to speak without need for analysis.
They deliver information within your paper.
They support evidence.
They provide opportunities to show how your ideas relate to others.
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Question 10. 10. A syllogism creates a valid conclusion based upon the factual nature of two or more (Points : 1) |
rebuttals.
thesis statements.
inductions.
premises.
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Question 11. 11. Which strategy is LEAST helpful when organizing sequences of ideas in a project? (Points : 1) |
Keeping readers’ needs and limits in mind
Repeatedly covering known and familiar concepts
Complicating ideas as your reader develops knowledge
Blending discussion of abstract ideas with concrete examples
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Question 12. 12. To establish yourself as a fair-minded thinker, WHICH of the following DOES NOT apply? (Points : 1) |
Avoid discussing perspectives different from yours.
Cite conflicting views.
Represent a range of ideas.
Include sources with claims that oppose your own.
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Question 13. 13. If you are confused about an issue, which of the following strategies is MOST effective? (Points : 1) |
Try writing about your confusion.
Copy/paste the views of another author.
Go looking for more sources.
Pick another research topic.
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Question 14. 14. Conclusions are optional and should not be used in a persuasive essay. (Points : 1) |
True
False
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Question 15. 15. An academic argument contains all of the following components, EXCEPT (Points : 1) |
personal opinions without additional evidence.
one or more authorial claims.
carefully selected conceptual framework.
relevant and tested evidence.
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Question 16. 16. Fallacies are a part of every valid argument. (Points : 1) |
True
False
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Question 17. 17. Which of the following means to acknowledge, quote, or commend? (Points : 1) |
Site
Cite
Sight
None of the above
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Question 18. 18. An effective paragraph generally features (Points : 1) |
a topic sentence.
examples or explanations.
All of the above
None of the above
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Question 19. 19. Always spell out a number in words if it begins a sentence. (Points : 1) |
True
False
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Question 20. 20. How does a verbal, everyday argument DIFFER from an academic argument? (Points : 1) |
A verbal, everyday argument allows writers to report facts clearly.
A verbal, everyday argument enables academic readers to access summaries other viewpoints.
A verbal, everyday argument encourages you to win over an opponent’s.
A verbal, everyday argument creates an opportunity to calmly consider another person’s perspective. |
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