Question 1

There's no reason to review a document you've put together from several sittings because, as you're the author it should naturally flow well.

Accepted Answer

Reviewing a document is essential, even if it's written by the same author over several sittings, to ensure consistency, coherence, and to catch any errors or areas for improvement.

Question 2

It's OK for editing to precede revision.

Accepted Answer

The answer of It's OK for editing to precede revision....

Question 3

Writers who use computerized spell checkers should still proofread their documents.

Accepted Answer

Spell checkers can miss errors such as homophones (words that sound alike but have different meanings) or correctly spelled words used in the wrong context, making manual proofreading necessary for accuracy.

Question 4

The document revision stage includes which of the following steps?
A) Evaluating your work.
B) Adding, deleting, substituting, or rearranging.
C) Proofreading the final copy.
D) All of the above.
E) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

The document revision stage encompasses evaluating your work, making various edits such as adding, deleting, substituting, or rearranging content, and proofreading the final copy to ensure it meets the desired standards and objectives.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT something an expert is likely to realize about the writing process?
A) The first draft can be revised.
B) Big jobs can be broken into smaller jobs.
C) Editing works better after the draft is complete.
D) Clear goals are less important because they can change while writing.
E) Rules are flexible.

Accepted Answer

Clear goals are crucial in the writing process for maintaining focus and direction, even though they might evolve. Experts understand the importance of having a direction from the start, contrary to the idea that clear goals are less important.

Question 6

Someone who sits down regularly to write but cannot think of anything to say is experiencing
A) Writer's block.
B) Procrastination.
C) Freewriting.
D) Psychological reactance.
E) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

Writer's block is a condition where an individual is unable to produce new work or experiences a creative slowdown. This term is specifically used in the context of writing, where the person is unable to come up with new ideas or content.

Question 7

All of the following are elements of revising EXCEPT
A) Adding.
B) Deleting.
C) Substituting.
D) Rearranging.
E) Positioning.

Accepted Answer

Revising involves adding, deleting, substituting, and rearranging content to improve the draft. Positioning is not typically considered a separate element of revising; it is more related to the specific tasks of arranging and organizing content, which can be part of rearranging.

Question 8

Which of the following processes is MOST likely to be used by good writers?
A) Break a large task into smaller, more manageable chunks.
B) Stop writing when words don't flow quickly.
C) Set modest goals and rewards for reaching them.
D) Identify and deal with the problem that makes writing difficult.
E) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

Good writers often break a large task into smaller, more manageable chunks to make the writing process more organized and less overwhelming.

Question 9

Research shows that experts differ from novices in
A) Identifying and analyzing the initial problem more effectively.
B) Understanding the task more broadly.
C) Drawing from a wider repertoire of strategies.
D) All of the above.
E) Only A and C

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that experts distinguish themselves from novices by more effectively identifying and analyzing problems, understanding tasks more broadly, and drawing from a wider repertoire of strategies.

Question 10

One way to help you visualize a meeting or document better is to use a
A) Storyboard.
B) Information map.
C) Panel layout.
D) Box diagram.
E) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

A storyboard is a visual representation of a meeting or document that helps you visualize the flow of information and the relationships between different elements.

Question 11

Cycling includes
A) Drafting.
B) Getting Feedback.
C) Revising.
D) Getting more feedback.
E) All of the above.

Accepted Answer

Cycling in the context of writing or creating content includes drafting, revising, getting feedback, and then possibly revising again based on that feedback. This process is iterative, meaning it can cycle through these stages multiple times to improve the work.

Question 12

While reviewing a report for a colleague, you notice historical information on the topic stops with dates from 15 years ago and seems phrased differently than the rest of his words. Chances are, your colleague used old
A) Ideas.
B) Research.
C) Boilerplate.
D) Form letters.
E) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

Boilerplate refers to standard text or language that is reused in documents. The historical information stopping 15 years ago and being phrased differently suggests it might be reused or standard text, fitting the definition of boilerplate.

Question 13

List and explain the three major activities of the writing process.

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The answer of List and explain the three major activities...

Question 14

Explain why it makes sense to wait until the content is revised before editing.

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The answer of Explain why it makes sense to wait...

Question 15

Explain four strategies to help writers plan documents.

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The answer of Explain four strategies to help writers plan...

Question 16

Good writers make their drafts better by judicious ________, ________, and ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Good writers make their drafts better by...

Question 17

_________ is hard because writers tend to see what they know should be there rather than what is really there.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________ is hard because writers tend to...

Quiz 4: Planning, Writing, and Revising

There's no reason to review a document you've put together from several sittings because, as you're the author it should naturally flow well.

It's OK for editing to precede revision.

Writers who use computerized spell checkers should still proofread their documents.

The document revision stage includes which of the following steps?

Which of the following is NOT something an expert is likely to realize about the writing process?

Someone who sits down regularly to write but cannot think of anything to say is experiencing

All of the following are elements of revising EXCEPT

Which of the following processes is MOST likely to be used by good writers?

Research shows that experts differ from novices in

One way to help you visualize a meeting or document better is to use a

Cycling includes

While reviewing a report for a colleague, you notice historical information on the topic stops with dates from 15 years ago and seems phrased differently than the rest of his words. Chances are, your colleague used old

List and explain the three major activities of the writing process.

Explain why it makes sense to wait until the content is revised before editing.

Explain four strategies to help writers plan documents.

Good writers make their drafts better by judicious , , and .

_________ is hard because writers tend to see what they know should be there rather than what is really there.