Deck 9: Express Yourself in Writing and Speech

Question 1

When making a presentation, part of knowing your audience is considering:

A)their learning styles.
B)asking questions to engage.
C)why they are in the room.
D)different cultural backgrounds.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Although Cheryl rehearsed her speech and felt comfortable with the topic and her preparations, once she got up in front of the audience she was very nervous.She took a deep breath and began her speech using her PowerPoint slides as prompts and note cards as back up.She was sure to make eye contact and appeared confident.She performed well except for the fact that she almost appeared too comfortable with her audience.This was apparent in her:

A)having the comfort level to ask her audience a question at the beginning of the speech.
B)use of slang words like 'uh' and 'you know'
C)tone and smiles.
D)using hand gestures and making eye contact too frequently.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Kevin wants to improve his presentation skills in the area of knowing his audience.What is the most important question should he ask when developing his presentation?

A)What is their age?
B)How can I keep them engaged?
C)What do they know and what do they want to know?
D)What is their cultural background?

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Calvin is editing his first draft.He should be focusing on all corrections except:

A)smooth transitions.
B)MLA/APA formatting.
C)clearly stated points and evidence.
D)sentence structure and length variation.

Question 5

An effective way to overcome speech anxiety is to:

A)know your audience
B)memorize your speech
C)use stress reduction techniques
D)use memory strategies

Question 6

What is the first thing you should do to organize your thoughts on your topic?

A)freewrite
B)create a mind map
C)create a writing pyramid
D)create an outline

Question 7

When you are giving a speech, it is important you remain in the present.This means:

A)relax
B)watch your time
C)know your audience
D)stay focused on the audience

Question 8

All of these elements should be in the main body of a paper except for:

A)technical information.
B)an active voice.
C)reemphasizing main points.
D)direct quotes.

Question 9

Annette is reading her paper and has realized she left off a source.The paper is due in two days, and this information is vital to defending her central argument.She has quoted it directly and wants to maintain the source's phrasing.What is her best option at this point?

A)She should retrace her resources and see which source it may have come from and reread that entire source to locate the information.
B)She should search online for the exact phrase she quotes in her paper and see if the source pops up.If that fails, she can find a new source with similar information.
C)She should not use the information and revise her paper.
D)She should remove the quotes and paraphrase the source.

Question 10

One technique that can be useful in both generating ideas and overcoming writer's block is:

A)setting a schedule.
B)creating a mind map.
C)using an organization template or form.
D)creating a writing pyramid.

Question 11

Kendra is preparing her final draft.What is the most important element she should be focusing on at this point in the writing process?

A)eliminating unnecessary words
B)citation and plagiarism
C)soliciting feedback from her instructor
D)crosschecking her outline to her paper

Question 12

When you are assigned a research paper, the first thing you should do is:

A)brainstorm your topic
B)write your thesis statement
C)set a schedule
D)start reading about your desired topic

Question 13

The conclusion of a paper must:

A)restate the thesis.
B)have a call to action for the reader.
C)tie together important points.
D)reemphasize main points.

Question 14

When giving a speech, what does it mean to "understand the occasion"?

A)know your purpose
B)use the appropriate tone
C)dress appropriately
D)know your audience

Question 15

The writing pyramid is used to:

A)organize your thoughts in the brainstorming process.
B)visualize your schedule for writing a paper.
C)review a paper for proper citations.
D)visualize how your paper should be organized.

Question 16

According to Peter Drucker, known a noted management expert, the ability organize and express ideas in writing and speaking is:

A)the most valuable thing for a future employee to know.
B)a basic skill learned in college.
C)a skill one learns on the job.
D)an ingredient vital for life success.

Question 17

The Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature is a helpful source for locating:

A)recent articles and data.
B)recent primary research.
C)historical context.
D)credible versus non-legitimate resources.

Question 18

When addressing an audience with a speech, be sure to:

A)ask a question at the beginning of the speech to engage the audience.
B)memorize your speech.
C)relax.
D)develop visuals.

Question 19

Abby was giving a presentation to her peers in class.She started off by introducing her topic and then she told the class everything she knew about that topic with little organization or structure.She offered no visuals.Although she spoke for the entire 20 minutes, her peers did not remember much of what she presented; therefore, they did not feel they learned much.She did not get a good peer review.Which strategy would seem to be the least helpful for Abby to improve her presentation skills?

A)Abby should have stated her purpose and main points in her topic before she started.
B)Abby should have practiced more.
C)Abby should have offered visuals to make her presentation more memorable for peers.
D)Abby should have asked her peers a question, or let them know why her topic was important for them to learn.

Question 20

Frida and her study team are working on a group presentation for their course.As they rehearse, they are becoming more comfortable with their presentation and how it flows.Now that they are comfortable, they would most benefit from:

A)improving their visuals
B)relaxing
C)avoiding unnecessary words
D)having a peer review their performance

Question 21

The purpose of a research paper is to find information and ideas that support your views.

Question 22

The Modern Language Association (MLA) of America citation format is primarily used in the humanities, while the American Psychological Association (APA) citation format is primarily used in the social sciences, psychology, and education.

Question 23

The best ways to overcome speech anxiety are to do many rehearsals and to pretend your audience is composed of your best friends.

Question 24

When writing online, write as much as you need to get your point across

Question 25

You do not need to give credit for or cite general ideas that are considered to be a part of common knowledge.

Question 26

The five steps of the writing process are: 1.prepare, 2.organize, 3.write, 4.edit, 5.review.

Question 27

Paraphrasing is presenting another person's ideas in your own words.You must give credit for their idea in your citations page.

Question 28

Jackie is preparing her research paper in Economics 101 course.She has chosen to research and write about econometrics.So far her topic is: Econometrics: Integrating Economic Theory and Statistics to Predict Behavior.There are many resources on the subject and different types of economic behavior she could research.Based on the chapter, which set of strategies is your best recommendation for her to further prepare her research to write the paper?

A)Narrow down the topic and write a thesis statement.Do preliminary reading and research.Narrow down the topic and write a thesis statement.Meet with a reference librarian to find books, reference materials, or periodicals of interest for the topic.Write an outline and organize resources to support emerging ideas about the main body of the paper.Look for further references in the library and online to further support the main points and arguments.As she takes notes, she should be sure to cite all references on note cards or on the computer.She should keep a file of notes and references.
B)Do preliminary reading and research.Narrow down the topic and write a thesis statement.Write an outline and organize resources to support emerging ideas about the main body of the paper.Look for further references in the library and online to further support the main points and arguments.She should try not to cut and paste notes, rather, she should state information in her own words, paraphrase or directly quote with sources noted.She should keep a file of notes and references.
C)Narrow down the topic and write a thesis statement.Do preliminary reading and research.Write an outline and organize resources to support emerging ideas about the main body of the paper.Look for further references in the library and online to further support the main points and arguments.As she takes notes, she should be sure to cite all references on note cards or on the computer.She should try not to cut and paste notes, rather, she should state information in her own words, paraphrase or directly quote with sources noted.She should keep a file of notes and references.
D)Do preliminary reading and research.Narrow down the topic and write a thesis statement.Write an outline and organize resources to support emerging ideas about the main body of the paper.Meet with a reference librarian to find books, reference materials, or periodicals of interest for the topic.Look for further references in the library and online to further support the main points and arguments.As she takes notes, she should be sure to cite all references on note cards or on the computer.She should try not to cut and paste notes, rather, state information in her own words, paraphrase or directly quote with sources noted.She should keep a file of notes and references.

Question 29

Allen is using the Internet to search for articles on his research topic about the film noir style of cinema.Some of the resources he has come across have typos.Although the information and analysis he has read seems legitimate, he does not feel comfortable using this source.His instinct is likely to be correct.

Question 30

Sally has a difficult time with details and writing out the citation page in her papers is a frustrating process.She may want to try using a computer program to assist her in this process.

Question 31

One of the Seven C's of Effective Writing is to Be considerate.For example, one should avoid taking controversial positions in their arguments when writing papers.

Question 32

Graham has written a first draft of his research paper and is now reading to begin revising it.He knows he must spend a lot of time on this to earn an A on his paper.Which set of strategies would be your strongest recommendation for Graham? Graham should:

A)Plan on writing several revisions of the paper.First revise for overall meaning and flow.Rework the paragraphs to be sure main ideas are clear, supported, and contained in units and that they are connected to the overall thesis.Revise again for punctuation, grammar, and style.Put the paper aside for a day or two and then revise it again to increase clarity, remove unnecessary words, and improve flow.Confer with the instructor for feedback.Make the recommended changes and proof it.Write the final draft, add page numbers, and create a title page.Prepare the bibliography page according to the instructor's desired format.
B)Plan on writing several revisions of the paper.First revise for overall meaning and flow.Rework the paragraphs to be sure main ideas are clear, supported, and contained in units and that they are connected to the overall thesis.Revise again for punctuation, grammar, and style.Put the paper aside for a day or two then revise it again for clarity, flow, and to remove unnecessary words.Read it aloud, and ask for your study team or friends to provide feedback.Make any recommended revisions.Prepare the bibliography page according to the instructor's desired format.Prepare your final draft, add the page numbers, and create a title page.
C)Plan on writing several revisions of his paper.First revise for overall meaning and flow.Revise again for punctuation, grammar, and style.Rework paragraphs to be sure main ideas are clear, supported, and contained in units and that they are connected to the overall thesis.Revise again for punctuation, grammar, and style.Put the paper aside for a day or two and then revise it again for clarity, flow, and to remove unnecessary words.Have friends or a study group read it and proof it.Confer with the instructor for feedback.Make the recommended changes.Prepare the final draft, add the page numbers and create a title page.Prepare the bibliography page according to the instructor's desired format.
D)Plan on writing several revisions of his paper.First revise for overall meaning and flow.Revise again for punctuation, grammar, and style.Rework paragraphs to be sure main ideas are clear, supported, and contained in units and that they are connected to the overall thesis.Put the paper aside for a day or two and then revise it again.Have friends, or a study group read it and proof it.Confer with your instructor for feedback.Prepare the final draft, add the page numbers and title page.Prepare the bibliography page according to the instructor's desired format.

Question 33

When preparing for a speech, it is important to know and feel comfortable with the topic.You should not memorize the speech.

Question 34

When you are in the note taking process, don't just cut and paste.

Question 35

Be aware that your word choices could offend others.For example, instead of saying "manmade by Americans" for something manufactured in Canada, you might consider using the phrase, "manmade in Canada."

Question 36

Daniel forgot to cite someone else's idea in his research paper, which was noticed by his instructor.He cited all other words and did not intend to make this error.Since he was not trying to pass the person's work off as his own, it would not be considered plagiarism.

Question 37

Which steps will produce the most organized and intelligible paper?

A)The introduction clearly states the thesis for the paper in an active voice.The main body contains the main points and arguments in units with supporting evidence as this information relates to the thesis.The conclusion indicates to the reader the thesis has been achieved and invokes action be taken.
B)The introduction presents the topic and thesis statement in an active voice.The main body of the paper contains units of the main points or arguments and supporting evidence as these relate to the thesis.The conclusion uses powerful language that demonstrates that you have achieved the thesis.
C)The introduction clearly states the thesis and main points in a passive voice.The main body contains the main points and arguments in units with supporting points, facts, and data as well as how this relates to the thesis.The conclusion contains powerful language to indicate to the reader the thesis has been achieved.
D)The thesis introduces the central purpose and main points of the paper to the reader in an active voice.The main body contains the main points and arguments as these relate to the central purpose.The conclusion contains the restated purpose, with powerful language to show the central purpose of the paper has been achieved.

Question 38

When using the writing process, about half of your time should be spent on preparing, organizing, and writing, and the other half of your time should be spent on editing and reviewing.

Question 39

Sloan wants to increase her public speaking skills.Which strategy would be most helpful to her?

A)Use visuals.
B)Practice and rehearse as much as possible.
C)Use stress reduction techniques.
D)Apply the Adult Learning Cycle.

Question 40

Darren is the Best Man at the wedding of his friend Tyler to his longtime girlfriend Marie.Darren and Tyler have known each other since they were in kindergarten, and Darren is known for his public speaking ability.At the wedding reception, Darren was very comfortable, made eye contact and spoke in clear, well-organized thoughts.Darren also told several funny stories about Tyler as a child, about Tyler's fraternity days, and about how Tyler didn't even think Marie was pretty after their first date.Unexpectedly, only about half the audience laughed at the stories, and some people even looked confused or uncomfortable.What was Darren's biggest mistake?

A)Darren didn't think enough about his topic or what he wanted to talk about.
B)Darren's speech rambled too much from one story to the next.
C)Darren failed to understand the occasion.
D)Darren did not get the audience involved.

Question 41

Celeste has begun her speech in class with a question.Her reasoning to do this is likely because is not well prepared.

Question 42

Annie has writer's block.She has set small sessions of time each day to begin writing, but she is overwhelmed with the amount of research and information she needs to pull together.In this situation, she may have success through mind mapping and freewriting to organize her thoughts.

Question 43

When revising a paper you should consider using the Seven C's of Effective Writing.What are the Seven C's of effective writing? Describe how you might incorporate the Seven C's into your editing strategy.

Question 44

Kelly is a nontraditional student, and it has been many years since she has written a research paper.She bought the most up to date version of the APA style handbook thinking that she will use this when she is ready to write her paper to be sure she is using the correct format to cite her sources.She uses resources from both the library and online.As she is conducting her research she uses note cards and writes her sources on each note card.In her library research she uses note cards.She writes her source and page numbers on the note cards, and notes whether she is quoting, or summarizing information.In her online research, she is sure not to cut and paste any of the text.Instead, she prints out the information she wants to use and highlights this.When she is ready to use the information, she will summarize the information in her own words.With what you know about ethics, evaluate Kelly's research habits.

Question 45

Since she faces speech anxiety, Betsy tends to use PowerPoint slides to draw attention away from her.This is an effective way to reduce anxiety.

Question 46

It is important to revise your outline during the organization process and during the editing process.

Question 47

You are in a study group, and for this session you have decided to evaluate each other's speeches for practice and tips for improvement.Cecelia is the first person to go.She begins by asking you and your peers what you already know about her topic as she hands out her PowerPoint presentation for note taking.As she goes through her presentation, she is reading the slides and making eye contact, and on each major point she turns to her audience and elaborates in a confident manner.She recalls what you and your peers knew as she is making her presentation.In closing, she states new information learned and has a question and answer session.Using what you have learned about making effective presentations, write a paragraph of feedback for Cecelia.

Question 48

Carley used an excerpt from a PBS news show to illustrate a point she was making in her political science paper.She footnoted this in the paper itself but failed to add this to her bibliography page.She has committed plagiarism.

Question 49

Discuss at least 6 strategies in the chapter you will use to prepare for your next research paper.

Question 50

Discuss 5 strategies from the chapter you will use to improve your ability to make effective presentation in class or at work.

Question 51

Developing an accurate bibliography and citing your sources is an important aspect of your academic life if you want to be taken seriously by peers and colleagues.It is important to be sure you are citing sources correctly and using credible sources for your research, especially when much of the information you will find is online.You want to safeguard the integrity of your paper.Based on what you have learned in the chapter about using credible sources, citing sources, fair use and writing citations, discuss 10 strategies or questions you will ask yourself to avoid plagiarism and/or inaccurate citations.