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Essential essay writing skills are the same regardless of instructor or course. These skills include __________________.

A) organizing ideas
B) making points
C) supporting points
D) All of the above
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All good writers are __________________.

A) reluctant readers
B) average readers
C) avid readers
D) recreational readers
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__________________ is the fundamental purpose of writing.

A) Clearly communicating ideas to an audience
B) Fulfilling assignment requirements
C) Being grammatically correct
D) Expressing as many thoughts as possible
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Coherence in writing means __________________.

A) maintaining a single focus
B) using the right amount of evidence
C) having a debatable thesis
D) making sure ideas follow logically from one idea to the next
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A doctor saying the term "myocardial contusion" is an example of __________________.

A) cliché
B) gerund
C) jargon
D) idiom
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The purpose of an academic essay is to __________________.

A) explain what you think
B) summarize relevant information
C) demonstrate what you've learned
D) A and C
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Wordiness is __________________.

A) using many words when a few will do
B) using fancy vocabulary
C) writing concisely
D) making your writing enjoyable for the reader
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English courses __________________.

A) test your ability to memorize
B) test how well you remember your professor's arguments
C) test your ability to communicate ideas
D) test your love of literature and poetry
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You should read the instructions for the assignment __________________.

A) as soon as you get it
B) multiple times during the drafting stage
C) before handing in your completed essay
D) All of the above
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To support your points, always remember to __________________.

A) repeat the idea
B) give sufficient explanation
C) give clear examples
D) B and C
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A casual conversation requires approximately __________________ words.

A) 200,000
B) 20,000
C) 2,000
D) 200
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When compared to conversation, which of the following is a disadvantage of written language?

A) the time it takes to craft the document
B) lack of tone of voice
C) the need to edit and revise
D) informality
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Academic style is __________________.

A) personal
B) conversational
C) impersonal
D) subjective
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To write in academic style, __________________.

A) avoid using first or second person
B) avoid transition signals
C) use slang
D) use vague vocabulary
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__________________ is the best way to learn the conventions of the written form, that is, the words, structures, style, and tone that writers use.

A) Planning
B) Reading
C) Practicing
D) Drafting
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Critical thinking means __________________.

A) evaluating arguments
B) organizing thoughts
C) seeing relationships between ideas
D) All of the above
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__________________ is an example of critical thinking.

A) Appreciating other points of view
B) Summarizing the ideas of others
C) Citing sources
D) Paying attention to formatting
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The ability to think deeply requires asking which questions?

A) "Why?" and "Who?"
B) "Where?" and "When?"
C) "How?" and "Why?"
D) "What?" and "Why?"
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Critical, deep thinking often involves __________________.

A) observing how others think
B) using personal experience
C) spending more time researching a topic
D) All of the above
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Staring at a blank screen, feeling paralyzed is an example of __________________.

A) brain freeze
B) author anchor
C) writer's block
D) academic freedom
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__________________ will help you commit your ideas to paper.

A) Studying for another class
B) Taking a walk
C) Reading
D) Journal writing
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It is best to write __________________.

A) on a computer or tablet
B) by hand
C) by hand sometimes and on a computer or tablet other times
D) on Twitter, 140 characters at a time
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When you receive feedback (corrections and comments) from your instructor, it's best to __________________.

A) tuck it in a drawer and forget about it
B) go over it immediately
C) only look at the feedback if the mark is low
D) read it, but do not ask your instructor about it
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Mistakes are __________________.

A) inevitable
B) no big deal
C) painful to look at, so best to avoid thinking about
D) learning opportunities
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When editing, writers need to be __________________.

A) reckless
B) reluctant
C) ruthless
D) reserved
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If an error is fossilized, it __________________.

A) appears early in your essay
B) has been around a long time
C) has become a habit
D) cannot be fixed
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Correcting involves __________________.

A) rewording
B) fixing mistakes
C) deleting unnecessary words and sentences
D) moving entire sections to better organize your ideas
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While many can be useful, you should be careful with grammar and essay writing resources on the Internet because __________________.

A) they are too easy to find
B) they contain too much jargon
C) they focus too much on exercises
D) they are not vetted by editors
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Active learners retain more than passive learners. Become an active learner by __________________.

A) taking notes
B) attending instructor office hours
C) participating in class discussion
D) All of the above
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At the most essential level, essay writing teaches one how to organize information, make points, and support them. How might these skills be useful in the workplace?
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It is the writer's responsibility to impart clear meaning. What are some of the ways to write clearly and concisely?
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What are some errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation that can be more easily forgiven in terms of communication? Which errors cannot be so easily forgiven?
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Why is it important to limit wordiness in your writing?
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Why is it crucial to answer the question your instructor asked on the assignment or exam sheet?
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How would a question that asks you to describe differ from one that asks you to analyze?
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What does the planning step of the writing process involve? Why is this step important?
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What does the drafting step of the writing process involve? Why is this step essential?
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What does the editing step of the writing process involve? Why is this step significant?
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Why is it not a good idea for students to try to bluff their way through an essay? What happens when they do?
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What is the benefit of choosing a topic that you are comfortable with or you find interesting? Why might it be better to choose one that you know little about?
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When brainstorming, is it better to brainstorm on one side or more than one side of the topic? Regardless of your choice, be clear why.
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What are some of the key differences between spoken and written language? What do we learn about writing because of these?
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Why do students not need to write "I think" or "in my opinion" in their essays? Why is it better to avoid doing so?
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Why should students avoid words like "thing" or "stuff" in academic writing?
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Why should students limit questions when writing in academic style?
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Why is it important to avoid using "you" (second person) in essays?
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Good writers are also avid readers. What are some strategies to becoming a better reader?
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What is critical thinking? Why is it important that students develop this ability?
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When completing the readings for class, what can you do to retain more information about those stories or articles?
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What are some techniques to overcoming writer's block? Why do they work?
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What is the difference between correcting and editing?
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What are some helpful grammar and writing resources?
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Why is communicating with your instructor beneficial?
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Essential essay writing skills are the same regardless of instructor or course. These skills include __________________.

A) organizing ideas
B) making points
C) supporting points
D) All of the above
D
2
All good writers are __________________.

A) reluctant readers
B) average readers
C) avid readers
D) recreational readers
C
3
__________________ is the fundamental purpose of writing.

A) Clearly communicating ideas to an audience
B) Fulfilling assignment requirements
C) Being grammatically correct
D) Expressing as many thoughts as possible
A
4
Coherence in writing means __________________.

A) maintaining a single focus
B) using the right amount of evidence
C) having a debatable thesis
D) making sure ideas follow logically from one idea to the next
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A doctor saying the term "myocardial contusion" is an example of __________________.

A) cliché
B) gerund
C) jargon
D) idiom
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The purpose of an academic essay is to __________________.

A) explain what you think
B) summarize relevant information
C) demonstrate what you've learned
D) A and C
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Wordiness is __________________.

A) using many words when a few will do
B) using fancy vocabulary
C) writing concisely
D) making your writing enjoyable for the reader
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English courses __________________.

A) test your ability to memorize
B) test how well you remember your professor's arguments
C) test your ability to communicate ideas
D) test your love of literature and poetry
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You should read the instructions for the assignment __________________.

A) as soon as you get it
B) multiple times during the drafting stage
C) before handing in your completed essay
D) All of the above
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To support your points, always remember to __________________.

A) repeat the idea
B) give sufficient explanation
C) give clear examples
D) B and C
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11
A casual conversation requires approximately __________________ words.

A) 200,000
B) 20,000
C) 2,000
D) 200
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12
When compared to conversation, which of the following is a disadvantage of written language?

A) the time it takes to craft the document
B) lack of tone of voice
C) the need to edit and revise
D) informality
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13
Academic style is __________________.

A) personal
B) conversational
C) impersonal
D) subjective
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14
To write in academic style, __________________.

A) avoid using first or second person
B) avoid transition signals
C) use slang
D) use vague vocabulary
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__________________ is the best way to learn the conventions of the written form, that is, the words, structures, style, and tone that writers use.

A) Planning
B) Reading
C) Practicing
D) Drafting
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Critical thinking means __________________.

A) evaluating arguments
B) organizing thoughts
C) seeing relationships between ideas
D) All of the above
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17
__________________ is an example of critical thinking.

A) Appreciating other points of view
B) Summarizing the ideas of others
C) Citing sources
D) Paying attention to formatting
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18
The ability to think deeply requires asking which questions?

A) "Why?" and "Who?"
B) "Where?" and "When?"
C) "How?" and "Why?"
D) "What?" and "Why?"
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Critical, deep thinking often involves __________________.

A) observing how others think
B) using personal experience
C) spending more time researching a topic
D) All of the above
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Staring at a blank screen, feeling paralyzed is an example of __________________.

A) brain freeze
B) author anchor
C) writer's block
D) academic freedom
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__________________ will help you commit your ideas to paper.

A) Studying for another class
B) Taking a walk
C) Reading
D) Journal writing
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It is best to write __________________.

A) on a computer or tablet
B) by hand
C) by hand sometimes and on a computer or tablet other times
D) on Twitter, 140 characters at a time
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23
When you receive feedback (corrections and comments) from your instructor, it's best to __________________.

A) tuck it in a drawer and forget about it
B) go over it immediately
C) only look at the feedback if the mark is low
D) read it, but do not ask your instructor about it
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Mistakes are __________________.

A) inevitable
B) no big deal
C) painful to look at, so best to avoid thinking about
D) learning opportunities
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25
When editing, writers need to be __________________.

A) reckless
B) reluctant
C) ruthless
D) reserved
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26
If an error is fossilized, it __________________.

A) appears early in your essay
B) has been around a long time
C) has become a habit
D) cannot be fixed
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Correcting involves __________________.

A) rewording
B) fixing mistakes
C) deleting unnecessary words and sentences
D) moving entire sections to better organize your ideas
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While many can be useful, you should be careful with grammar and essay writing resources on the Internet because __________________.

A) they are too easy to find
B) they contain too much jargon
C) they focus too much on exercises
D) they are not vetted by editors
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Active learners retain more than passive learners. Become an active learner by __________________.

A) taking notes
B) attending instructor office hours
C) participating in class discussion
D) All of the above
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At the most essential level, essay writing teaches one how to organize information, make points, and support them. How might these skills be useful in the workplace?
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It is the writer's responsibility to impart clear meaning. What are some of the ways to write clearly and concisely?
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32
What are some errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation that can be more easily forgiven in terms of communication? Which errors cannot be so easily forgiven?
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33
Why is it important to limit wordiness in your writing?
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Why is it crucial to answer the question your instructor asked on the assignment or exam sheet?
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How would a question that asks you to describe differ from one that asks you to analyze?
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What does the planning step of the writing process involve? Why is this step important?
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What does the drafting step of the writing process involve? Why is this step essential?
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What does the editing step of the writing process involve? Why is this step significant?
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Why is it not a good idea for students to try to bluff their way through an essay? What happens when they do?
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What is the benefit of choosing a topic that you are comfortable with or you find interesting? Why might it be better to choose one that you know little about?
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When brainstorming, is it better to brainstorm on one side or more than one side of the topic? Regardless of your choice, be clear why.
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What are some of the key differences between spoken and written language? What do we learn about writing because of these?
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43
Why do students not need to write "I think" or "in my opinion" in their essays? Why is it better to avoid doing so?
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Why should students avoid words like "thing" or "stuff" in academic writing?
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Why should students limit questions when writing in academic style?
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Why is it important to avoid using "you" (second person) in essays?
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Good writers are also avid readers. What are some strategies to becoming a better reader?
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What is critical thinking? Why is it important that students develop this ability?
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When completing the readings for class, what can you do to retain more information about those stories or articles?
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What are some techniques to overcoming writer's block? Why do they work?
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What is the difference between correcting and editing?
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What are some helpful grammar and writing resources?
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Why is communicating with your instructor beneficial?
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