My week 3 quiz 2

 1.

Question :

An effective paragraph generally features

Student Answer:

[removed] a topic sentence.

[removed] examples or explanations.

[removed] All of the above

[removed] None of the above

Instructor Explanation:

Review Ashford Writing Center, Writing Resources, Writing Tools, Overview.

Question 2.

Question :

Which of the following is NOT recommended when starting an introduction?

Student Answer:

[removed] Create a clear relationship between a few salient facts.

[removed] Describe your topic in overly general or vague language.

[removed] Avoid introducing abstract terms.

[removed] Define and illustrate the terms you present.

Instructor Explanation:

The answer can be found in Section 7.2 Section Title “Describe the Topic of Study.”

Question 3.

Question :

Which of the following is MOST true about your comprehension of the issue during the writing process?

Student Answer:

[removed] Focusing on detail work enhances broader understandings.

[removed] Writing the entire essay produces comprehensive understanding.

[removed] Completing all research produces far-reaching appreciation of what other researchers are saying.

[removed] Avoiding analysis will lead to a greater understanding.

Instructor Explanation:

The answer can be found in Section 6.1 Section Title “Myth 7.”

Question 4.

Question :

Parallel structure (or parallelism) ensures that

Student Answer:

[removed] parallel ideas are expressed in a grammatically parallel way.

[removed] spelling is consistent throughout a document.

[removed] sentences do not begin with conjunctions or adverbs.

[removed] modifiers are clear and not dangling.

Instructor Explanation:

Review Ashford Writing Center, Writing Resources, Grammar, Style.

Question 5.

Question :

Which of the following is the LEAST EFFECTIVE way to describe your topic and its scope?

Student Answer:

[removed] Establish the central questions that drive scholarly discussions.

[removed] Be selective about the number of questions you ask.

[removed] Make sure that questions are closely related to one another.

[removed] Convey every question you seek to answer in the paper.

Instructor Explanation:

The answer can be found Section 7.2 Section Title “Establish the Conversation.”

Question 6.

Question :

Which of the following is generally NOT helpful in a conclusion?

Student Answer:

[removed] Reminding readers of the logic of your argument

[removed] Conveying your most important idea

[removed] Asking a series of general questions related to the topic

[removed] Emphasizing your contributions to the conversation

Instructor Explanation:

The answer can be found in Section 7.3 Section Title “Deliver an Effective Walk-Away Point.”

Question 7.

Question :

Which of the following is NOT advised to overcome “writer’s block?”

Student Answer:

[removed] Commit to a schedule of work.

[removed] Refer back to pre-writing materials and outlines.

[removed] Focus on the final grade you want in the class.

[removed] Use multiple writing techniques.

Instructor Explanation:

The answer can be found in Section 6.1 Section Title “Myth 6.”

Question 8.

Question :

Meeting audience expectations produces all of the following expectations, EXCEPT

Student Answer:

[removed] enhancing your grade.

[removed] establishing you as an attentive writer.

[removed] ensuring you will avoid offending your audience.

[removed] enabling you to be an expert.

Instructor Explanation:

The answer can be found in Section 6.2 Section Title “Meeting Reader Expectations: What You Should Do.”

Question 9.

Question :

A good thesis should do all of the following, EXCEPT

Student Answer:

[removed] be obviously true for most readers.

[removed] promote thinking.

[removed] provide direction.

[removed] contain tension.

Instructor Explanation:

The answer can be found in Section 7.2 Section Title “Develop a Thesis.”

Question 10.

Question :

When you use your values and personal experiences as evidence, you need to do all of the following EXCEPT

Student Answer:

[removed] establish the limited nature of your views and experiences.

[removed] test your views and experiences by including other evidence.

[removed] describe your values and experiences so that you win the debate.

[removed] consider the values and experiences of others.

Instructor Explanation:

The answer can be found in Section 6.2 Section Title “Provide a Reasoned Argument That Does Not Follow From Emotion.”

Question 11.

Question :

If a researcher finds the “perfect source,” no other source materials are needed.

Student Answer:

[removed] True

[removed] False

Instructor Explanation:

The answer can be found Section 6.1 Section Title “Myth 5.”

Question 12.

Question :

The introduction of your essay should include all of the following elements EXCEPT

Student Answer:

[removed] your problem.

[removed] your evidence.

[removed] your framework.

[removed] your thesis.

Instructor Explanation:

The answer can be found in Section 7.2 Section Title “Critical Introductory Tasks.”

Question 13.

Question :

If you are confused about an issue, which of the following strategies is MOST effective?

Student Answer:

[removed] Try writing about your confusion.

[removed] Copy/paste the views of another author.

[removed] Go looking for more sources.

[removed] Pick another research topic.

Instructor Explanation:

The answer can be found in Section 6.1 Section Title “Myth 5.”

Question 14.

Question :

Academic citations are important for all of the following reasons, EXCEPT

Student Answer:

[removed] to give credit to other people.

[removed] to enable readers to trace the logic of your argument.

[removed] to make the cited writers feel important.

[removed] to provide other researchers with important sources.

Instructor Explanation:

The answer can be found in Section 6. 2 Section Title “Document Your Sources.”

Question 15.

Question :

A writer can demonstrate the connection between evidence and claims by doing WHICH ONE of the following?

Student Answer:

[removed] Allowing evidence to speak for itself

[removed] Showing a clear, logical connection

[removed] Letting common sense prevails

[removed] Staying firm to personal beliefs

Instructor Explanation:

The answer can be found in Section 6. 2 Section Title “Provide an Argument About Your Topic.”

Question 16.

Question :

Research projects tend to fulfill WHICH ONE of the following goals?

Student Answer:

[removed] They reveal unseen dimensions to an issue.

[removed] They create upheaval around issues.

[removed] They accept common practices and policies.

[removed] They restate accepted wisdom on an issue.

Instructor Explanation:

The answer can be found in Section 7.2 Section Title “Define the Global Purpose.”

Question 17.

Question :

A “slam dunk” argument is likely the product of

Student Answer:

[removed] a single premise.

[removed] a fallacious syllogism.

[removed] deductive reasoning.

[removed] induction.

Instructor Explanation:

Review the supplemental document “An Introduction to Logic and Syllogism.”

Question 18.

Question :

A bad thesis will often contain all of the following, EXCEPT

Student Answer:

[removed] make no claims.

[removed] restate conventional wisdom.

[removed] present a claim readers might disagree with.

[removed] offer personal opinions as the basis.

Instructor Explanation:

The answer can be found in Section 7.2 Section Title “Develop a Thesis.”

Question 19.

Question :

An academic argument contains all of the following components, EXCEPT

Student Answer:

[removed] personal opinions without additional evidence.

[removed] one or more authorial claims.

[removed] carefully selected conceptual framework.

[removed] relevant and tested evidence.