QUESTION 1. Which of the following is not part of the revision checklist for paragraphs?
does the paragraph have one, and only one, central idea?
does the central idea help to develop the thesis statement?
does the paragraph include the proper key words from social media?
does each statement within the paragraph help to develop the central idea?
QUESTION 2
After revising your draft you should always _________ it several times.
rewrite
proofread
read
save
QUESTION 3
This is an extension of brainstorming that allows you to add details to any item on your list by connecting ideas.
Freewriting
Branching
Outlining
Sharing
QUESTION 4
What are some strategies to help sharpen sentences and word choice? Select all that apply:
Use a thesaurus
Read aloud
Cut clutter
Insert exclamation points
QUESTION 5
If Sally really wants to convince her skeptical boss to increase hourly pay she needs to make her examples more detailed. What stage of the FACT strategy applies?
Test
Add
Fit
Cut
QUESTION 6
This strategy yields a set of words, fragments and occasionally sentences that will furnish ideas for the paper.
Freewriting
Brainstorming
Editing
Drafting
QUESTION 7
Which of the following is not a question that will assist you in thinking critically about your topic?
are you making assumptions that might be questioned?
how are your biases shaping your thinking?
are there alternative ways to consider the topic or issue?
can you review someone else topic and possibly use it instead?
QUESTION 8
You can identify your purpose and audience at _________ stages in the writing process.
several
the final
the provocation
the isolated
QUESTION 9
Many writers record their experiences in a _________.
design document
case file
journal
case study
QUESTION 10
The last step of planning and drafting your paper is _________.
Understanding the assignment
Developing a focused thesis
Developing details
Identifying your audience
QUESTION 11
Which of the following is a proven strategy for finding a topic.
brainstorming
isolation
confirmation bias
design document
QUESTION 12
Sometimes when we write, we leave out important materials or assume our reader knows more than they do. Which stage of the FACT strategy would help to resolve this?
Assume
Add
Flow
Cut
QUESTION 13
This is an organized collection of writing that serves to retain your work and showcase your skills.
Peer review
Portfolio
FACT strategy
Brainstorming
QUESTION 14
Tom's paragraph on text messaging fits his subject but differs greatly from the other topics. Which step of the FACT strategy applies?
Test
Cut
Add
Fit
QUESTION 15
Most essays require titles. Unless a good title unexpectedly surfaces while you are writing, wait until you _________ before choosing one.
accept your grade
review the context for titles and subjects
finish the paper
resume writing
QUESTION 16
Which of the following is NOT a proven strategy for finding a topic.
tapping your personal resources
asking questions
freewriting
isolation
QUESTION 17
A careful review of Stacie's essay shows that the third paragraph lacks a clear transitional topic sentence. What stage of the FACT strategy applies?
Add
Test
Cut
Fit
QUESTION 18
Inexperienced writers often mistakenly view _________ as nearly finished products rather than as experiments to alter, or even scrap, if need be.
final copies
rough drafts
personal reflections
nearly completed essays
QUESTION 19
Which of the following is NOT one of the stages of the writing process?
Understanding the assignment
zeroing in on a topic
gathering information
disregarding previous content
QUESTION 20
A garbled listing of ideas serves no one; an _________ highlights your ideas and helps communication succeed.
orderly presentation
analytical criticism
active terminal sentence
assumption of accuracy