Deck 1: The Writing Process

Question 1

When proof reading check your

A) font size
B) margins
C) line spacing
D) all of the above

Answer 1

all of the above

Question 2

Which of the following is a reason why people write?

A) critical reflection
B) to research a topic for more in depth understanding
C) to explore an idea
D) all of the above

Answer 2

all of the above

Question 3

Which of the following options lists the writing process steps in the standard order?

A) organize ideas; discover ideas; draft; revise; edit; proofread
B) organize ideas; discover ideas; draft; edit; revise; proofread
C) discover ideas; organize ideas; draft; revise; edit; proofread
D) discover ideas; draft; organize ideas; revise; proofread; edit

Answer 3

discover ideas; organize ideas; draft; revise; edit; proofread

Question 4

The sentence in a paragraph that names the topic and limits it with a statement is called a _____.

A) limiting statement
B) focusing statement
C) rough outline
D) topic sentence

Question 5

A formal outline for a paragraph follows the pattern

A) thesis, supporting details, concluding sentence
B) supporting details, thesis, concluding sentence
C) topic sentence, thesis, supporting details
D) thesis, topic sentence, examples

Question 6

Recurring mistakes of the same type that your instructor may mark are called _____.

A) pattern errors
B) major errors
C) commonality errors
D) diagnostic errors

Question 7

The pattern of development that involves using vivid details to paint a picture is _____.

A) process analysis
B) illustration
C) description
D) persuasion

Question 8

The pattern of development that involves showing how your subject is like and/or unlike similar subjects is _____.

A) comparison/contrast
B) classification/division
C) cause/effect
D) process analysis

Question 9

When you have writers block

A) take a break
B) keep writing
C) rewrite your draft
D) start over

Question 10

One answer to the question "How do we begin to write?" is that we continue to write rather than begin to write.

Question 11

In the writing process, your purpose is the specific person for whom you are writing.

Question 12

To entertain, to inform, and to persuade are three primary reasons people write.

Question 13

Knowing why you are writing will help you maintain focus.

Question 14

When considering your audience, you should keep in mind such things as age, education, occupation, and knowledge of the subject matter.

Question 15

The object of editing is to have fewer errors and make your paper more readable

Question 16

A formal outline is just a simple list of ideas, but a rough outline is much more detailed and is particularly appropriate for longer writing projects.

Question 17

Once you have the overall shape of your paper determined, you are ready to write your first and only draft.

Question 18

A rough outline is a simple list of ideas.

Question 19

After you have finished your first draft, you should take some time away from it-at least a day or so.

Question 20

If you ask a reader to give you feedback on your paper, you are obligated to follow what that reader tells you.

Question 21

When revising you should try to add, shift or cut material.

Question 22

When you revise focus on all categories of the revision checklist at once.

Question 23

When giving feedback to one of your fellow writers, you should point out both what you like and what you think needs improvement.

Question 24

In the editing process, you should review your paper slowly and repeatedly.

Question 25

The object of editing is to make your writing more readable by controlling your research types.

Question 26

Read your paper only once and focus on all error types.

Question 27

Track your error topics by completing a diagnostic writing sample.

Question 28

One advantage of using a computer to type your paper is that errors may be easier to notice on a cleanly word-processed page.

Question 29

Editing and proofreading are the same thing, not separate steps in the writing process.

Question 30

Narrative writing organizes its details chronologically-in other words, in time order.

Question 31

Not all writing situations involve communicating with someone other than you.

Question 32

Three things you should focus on while drafting are your main idea, your purpose, and your audience.

Question 33

While writing your first draft, you should be as critical as possible so that you can avoid having to write a second draft.

Question 34

Errors are more noticeable on a cleanly word processed page.