1. How does a verbal, everyday argument DIFFER from an academic argument?
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.
2. How are exhibit sources MOST relevant to researchers?
They encourage readers to interpret evidence and think critically.
They establish the undisputed facts of the topic.
They make a convincing argument on one side of the debate.
They display various works of art from different historical eras.
3. Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of a thesis?
To respond to one or more researchers' positions
To prove a point
To present a straightforward definition of the topic
To cite relevant evidence to support your argument
4. Which of the following is the PRIMARY motivation for publishing credible work?
Desire to advance a political agenda
Pursuit of truth as the highest goal
Desire to entertain readers
Strong faith in one's own beliefs
5. Peer review is NOT able to provide us with which of the following?
Careful interpretations
Conclusive evidence
Alternative perspectives
Reasonable accuracy
6. Which fallacy typically involves circular reasoning?
An appeal to inadequate authority
Begging the question
Hasty generalization
All of the above
7. Writers who treat readers as fellow researchers do all of the following EXCEPT
admit their arguments are limited and open to critique.
state facts on a subject for the reader to accept without question.
display evidence from which they draw conclusions.
invite readers to join a conversation.
8. Which thesis statement offers a strong position for a persuasive paper?
Peanut allergies have been on the rise in the last twenty years in America.
Recent popularity of antibacterial soaps, cleaners, and sanitizers may be one cause of some of the food-based allergies in some people, in my opinion.
A lot of doctors say that allergen-inducing foods should be avoided in the first year of life.
Allergens including peanuts, tree nuts, and fruits, are a serious threat to the health of millions of school children the world over.
9. When you use your values and personal experiences as evidence, you need to do all of the following EXCEPT
establish the limited nature of your views and experiences.
test your views and experiences by including other evidence.
describe your values and experiences so that you win the debate.
consider the values and experiences of others.