Deck 11: Strategic Planning, Being Creative

Question 1

Discuss the benefits of planning with online calendars.

Answer 1

Not A nswer

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true of outlining or boxing?

A) Boxing is less formal than outlining.
B) Outlining should always be completed before the drafting process begins.
C) Boxing requires you to place slips of paper with ideas into receptacles.
D) Outlining should be used if you have multiple levels, since boxing will only accommodate one level of information.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

What does TRO stand for?

A) Top Rank Objective
B) Trend Requiring Order
C) Toward Random Organization
D) To Recent Objective

Answer 3

A

Question 4

How should you go about assigning a date to each task?

A) Only assign dates on which you have no other commitments.
B) Work backward from your project's deadline.
C) Work forward from the time you were notified of the project.
D) Projects to be completed in two weeks or less don't usually need dates.

Question 5

Which of the following are major steps in mapping out project tasks?

A) planning and researching
B) organizing and drafting
C) designing
D) All of the above are correct.

Question 6

Using a word processing program, open a document that you have created for a class assignment. If you don't have access to a document, type a section of one of your textbooks into the word processor. Use outline view to change the document into an outline. What changes did you notice? How might this feature be helpful in a technical workplace? Be prepared to share your findings with the class.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a benefit to strategic planning?

A) It will save you time.
B) It will help you produce documents that are more efficient.
C) It will help you produce documents that are more effective.
D) All of the above are correct.

Question 8

Freewriting helps you break through writer's block.

Question 9

At which step might logical mapping be most helpful?

A) setting a timeline
B) determining budget
C) creating a list of tasks
D) setting objective

Question 10

What are two guidelines in Chapter 12 for inventing content?

Question 11

Think of an assignment that you are working on in this class, another class, or at work. Freewrite for 5-10 minutes about the topic. Following your freewrite, focus on two or three of the most prominent ideas within your work. Freewrite for 5-10 more minutes for each of these ideas.

Question 12

Which of the following is true of brainstorming?

A) You should write down any words or phrases that come to mind.
B) Brainstorming is the same as logical mapping.
C) You should make a single long list when brainstorming.
D) You should brainstorm only as a last resort.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT true of freewriting?

A) You should not worry about grammar or citations.
B) You should type for 5-10 minutes before you stop to look over your work.
C) You do not have to write in sentences or paragraphs.
D) When you have finished freewriting, you should discard the product of the freewrite.

Question 14

Which step comes first in strategic planning?

A) Create a list of tasks.
B) Set objectives.
C) Set a timeline.
D) The order of these tasks is flexible.

Question 15

If you are working alone, a timeline is not necessary.

Question 16

Which of the following statements about creativity is NOT true?

A) Creativity is hard work.
B) Listen to naysayers because you will need to anticipate negative reactions.
C) Change is often where you will find new opportunities.
D) You should be ready for failure.