Question 1. 1. Which one of the following strategies will NOT help you work through confusion?
Allow yourself limitless time to research thoroughly before writing.
Consult a specialized dictionary.
Get the help of someone with more knowledge than you.
Ask for professional assistance from an instructor.
Question 2. 2. Lesser-known ideas and interpretations of common knowledge need to be documented.
True
False
Question 3. 3. If you are confused about an issue, which of the following strategies is MOST effective?
Try writing about your confusion.
Copy/paste the views of another author.
Go looking for more sources.
Pick another research topic.
Question 4. 4. This in-text citation-(para. 9)-indicates that
it has been paraphrased nine times
no page number is available and the quote occurs in the ninth paragraph
the full citation can be found on page nine of the research paper
none of the above
Question 5. 5. Obtaining favor with another or manipulating another by complimenting a person is known as@
Review the Avoiding Fallacies in Argument handout.
the argument-from-envy fallacy.
the argumentum ag baculum fallacy.
the appeal-to-pride (or ego) fallacy.
the appeal-to-popularity fallacy.
Question 6. 6. Facts that are common knowledge that are generally known by many people and can easily be found or referenced need to be documented.
True
False
Question 7. 7. Which of the following is NOT advised to overcome "writer's block??"
Commit to a schedule of work.
Measure your success by word count.
Gauge success in terms of time spent.
Use multiple writing techniques.
Question 8. 8. Some general rules to follow when avoiding plagiarism include:
When in doubt, cite your sources
Avoid procrastination so you are not tempted to plagiarize at the last minute.
Take notes as you read and make a note of the sources.
all of the above.
Question 9. 9. Which of the following is NOT considered a legitimate type of claim?
claims of value
claims of meaning
claims of fear
claims of policy
Question 10. 10. Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated? (Points : 1)
I always have a difficult time choosing a topic. Writing is hard!
I always have a difficult time choosing a topic; writing is hard!
All of the above
None of the above
Question 11. 11. Topic sentences are optional and should not be used in a persuasive essay. (Points : 1)
True
False
Question 12. 12. Identify the sentence with the subject-verb agreement error.
The family cat snuggles with the children.
The pack of dogs love to go hunting.
There are a number of teams in the competition.
Nobody likes that guy!
Question 13. 13. "Everyone from that department is untrustworthy." This is an example of
the post-hoc fallacy.
the red-herring fallacy.
the group-think fallacy.
the hasty-generalization fallacy.
Question 14. 14. Arguments based on emotion or personal experiences are largely dismissed in the academic world for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
They insert passion into an otherwise boring discussion.
They insist that all people should share the author's personal values.
They encourage us to ignore competing viewpoints.
They give too much weight to our own experiences.
Question 15. 15. "I always vote with the Republican Party. My beliefs are their beliefs." This is an example of
the guilt-trip fallacy.
the group-think fallacy.
the red-herring fallacy.
the argumentum ad populum fallacy.
Question 16. 16. Which of the following is MOST true about your comprehension of the issue during the writing process?
Focusing on detail work enhances broader understandings.
Writing the entire essay produces comprehensive understanding.
Completing all research produces far-reaching appreciation of what other researchers are saying.
Avoiding analysis will lead to a greater understanding.
Question 17. 17. Toulmin suggested that values, beliefs, and principles about certain ideas are the basis of all arguments.
True
False
Question 18. 18. All Ashford University courses utilize
the MLA style.
the Chicago style.
the APA style.
the CSA style.
Question 19. 19. Which strategy is LEAST helpful when organizing sequences of ideas in a project?
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
Question 20. 20. What type of language is MOST effective when making a point in an academic essay?
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
Question 21. 21. Which of the following statement is a myth about writing?
Fear of looking foolish prevents writers from excelling.
Time and effort are the most important criteria to better writing.
Writing what you believe readers will want to hear will help you overcome fear.
Modeling your own writing on someone else's will help you overcome fear.
Question 22. 22. The drafting stage of the writing process all of the following strategies, EXCEPT
discovery of what your research means.
determining how to frame an argument.
focusing only on proving your thesis.
being open-minded about potential changes.
Question 23. 23. Identify the sentence with the pronoun-antecedent agreement error.
The school board finally announced their decision Friday.
He was audited because he was never on time with his taxes.
The dog was running so fast that it crashed into the fence.
Mary didn't think she was in trouble, but she was in trouble.
Question 24. 24. Quoted passages from your sources provide all of the following strengths to an essay EXCEPT
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.
all
Question 25. 25. Each paragraph should support multiple topics.
True
False