Deck 6: Writing and Speaking

Question 1

Which of the following techniques can effectively be used for researching your topic? Click all that apply.

A) Take notes on index cards.
B) Write your thesis statement.
C) Break your materials into sub-folders.
D) Include source information on your index cards.
E) Determine your audience.

Answer 1

Take notes on index cards.
Break your materials into sub-folders.
Include source information on your index cards.

Question 2

Which of the following techniques can effectively be used for writing papers? Click all that apply.

A) Construct an outline.
B) Organize note cards or other research material by topic.
C) Identify anecdotes to use in the introduction.
D) Write the thesis statement first.
E) Consider how much the professor knows about the topic before beginning work.

Answer 2

Construct an outline.
Organize note cards or other research material by topic.
Write the thesis statement first.

Question 3

Which of the following are benefits of freewriting? Click all that apply.

A) silencing your inner critic
B) completing a first draft
C) overcoming fear of the blank page
D) applying writing rules used in high school English
E) finding that something you've written has value to your assignment

Answer 3

silencing your inner critic
overcoming fear of the blank page
finding that something you've written has value to your assignment

Question 4

Even if you're paraphrasing, why must you cite your sources when you're writing your research paper? Click all that apply.

A) to allow you to copy someone's work word for word
B) to give readers information so they can follow up on the subject
C) to give you authority to cut and paste large portions of text
D) to give the author credit
E) to accurately write your thesis

Question 5

What are some strategies you can follow to help with writing your first draft? Click all that apply.

A) Silence your inner critic.
B) Begin with the introduction.
C) Use freewriting.
D) Rearrange your outline as you see fit.
E) Begin writing the part of your paper that you prefer.

Question 6

Revision is a critical element of good writing. Which of the following are useful revision techniques? Click all that apply.

A) Change quotes into paraphrases so that you don't have to cite them.
B) Ruthlessly prune paragraphs, sentences, and words.
C) Check whether paragraphs are in a logical order.
D) Read the first draft out loud to discover missing words or transitions.
E) Add visual interest with graphics and multiple fonts and styles.

Question 7

Which of the following are good strategies for writing an in-class essay? Click all that apply.

A) Avoid making an outline; it takes up too much time.
B) Strive for legibility.
C) Answer each part of the question.
D) Use freewriting to get down as many ideas as possible.
E) Take a few minutes to think through your response.

Question 8

The PREP formula consists of which of the following? Click all that apply.

A) Plan properly.
B) Give examples.
C) Provide your point of view.
D) Provide a bibliography.
E) Give evidence for your point of view.

Question 9

Which of the following are effective ways to overcome public speaking anxiety? Click all that apply.

A) Use relaxation techniques such as deep breathing.
B) Practice, practice, practice.
C) Begin with an appropriate anecdote or story to draw the audience into what is being said.
D) Assume the audience is familiar with the technical terms you will use.
E) Rehearse up until the point you get on stage.

Question 10

In many fundamental ways, speaking is like writing.