Question 1

When we finalize a communication, we produce the first full iteration of the communication.

Accepted Answer

Finalizing a communication implies that it is complete and ready for distribution, not the first iteration.

Question 2

Which of the following is not a reason for drafting before writing the final version of a communication?

Accepted Answer

Drafting does not eliminate errors in writing mechanics; it is a process to organize thoughts and ideas, which can later be refined for errors.

Question 3

Phase Two, collecting information, begins with deciding what information is needed and where.

Accepted Answer

The process of collecting information typically starts with determining the specific information required and identifying the sources from which it can be obtained.

Question 4

One recommendation for synthesizing information when working with a group is to make sure each group member sees, agrees to, and has a copy of the outline.

Accepted Answer

Ensuring each group member sees, agrees to, and has a copy of the outline helps maintain clarity, alignment, and accountability within the group, facilitating effective collaboration and synthesis of information.

Question 5

____ involves studying and making sense of all the information you've collected, and then figuring out how to put all the pieces together to form a coherent whole.

Accepted Answer

Synthesizing information involves studying and making sense of all the information you've collected, and then figuring out how to put all the pieces together to form a coherent whole.

Question 6

If a communication will be delivered orally, then you can skip writing up the communication.

Accepted Answer

Writing up a communication helps organize thoughts, ensures clarity, and serves as a reference, even if the delivery is oral.

Question 7

Drafting is about getting ideas down quickly-not about writing well.

Accepted Answer

Drafting focuses on capturing ideas and content without worrying about grammar, style, or perfection, which can be refined in later stages.

Question 8

When we work in a group, the improving and finalizing stage of developing compelling criminal justice communications has the added concern of achieving uniformity across the different parts of the communication created by different people.

Accepted Answer

Achieving uniformity in group work is crucial to ensure that the final communication is cohesive and consistent, especially when different people contribute to different parts.

Question 9

Synthesizing information is the stage that involves critically evaluating your own work and then reworking it in order to make it as good as it can be.

Accepted Answer

Synthesizing information involves combining different ideas and sources to form a coherent understanding, not evaluating or reworking one's own work.

Question 10

Which of the following shows the correct ordering of the six stages for developing compelling criminal justice communications?

Accepted Answer

The correct stages for developing compelling criminal justice communications involve planning, collecting information, synthesizing information, drafting, improving and finalizing, and delivering.

Question 11

Drafting can reveal if a paper is too short or too long.

Accepted Answer

Drafting helps in organizing thoughts and content, allowing the writer to assess the length and depth of the paper, ensuring it meets the required length.

Question 12

Which of the following is not a recommendation for the delivery of a paper?

Accepted Answer

Submitting a hard copy when only a soft copy is required is unnecessary and not a standard recommendation.

Quiz 1: Introduction