Question 1

Researching may involve formal or informal methods.List and describe two formal research methods and two informal research methods.

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Question 2

A(n)____________________ is a group of sentences about one idea.

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Question 3

Clauses and ____________________, the key building blocks of sentences, are related groups of words.

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Question 4

Compare and contrast the three classic paragraph plans discussed in your book.When would each be used?

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Question 5

Hard-working employees are rewarded for their efforts is an example of a(n)____________________ clause.

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Question 6

On the Senate floor is an example of a(n)____________________.

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Question 7

The ____________________ organizational pattern is typically used for routine requests and responses, orders and acknowledgments, nonsensitive memos, e-mail messages, informational reports, and informational oral presentations.

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Question 8

A(n)____________________ is usually a broken-off part of a complex sentence and is one of the most serious errors a writer can make.

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Question 9

Explain five ways the computer can help you create better written documents.Which two techniques are most useful to you and why?

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Question 10

A complete ____________________ has a subject and a verb and makes sense.

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Question 11

Describe the two outline formats discussed in your textbook.Explain which format you would use for a business report comparing computer equipment that you will submit to your boss.Why would you choose this format?

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Question 12

When the contract is approved is an example of a(n)____________________ clause.

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Question 13

Compare and contrast the direct and indirect patterns of organization.What are the benefits of each pattern? When would each pattern be used in business writing?

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Question 14

The sentence The presentation was given by Barry is in the ____________________ voice.

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Question 15

A comma ____________________ results when a writer joins two independent clauses with a comma.

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Quiz 5: Organizing and Writing Business Messages