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Part 1-

1. If a researcher finds the "perfect source," no other source materials are needed.

True

False

Question 2. Your global purpose should accomplish all of the following, EXCEPT

summarizing what your essay is about.

making a statement about your essay's impact.

explaining what your essay will do.

claifying the issues.

Question 3. An academic argument contains all of the following components, EXCEPT

personal opinions without additional evidence.

one or more authorial claims.

carefully selected conceptual framework.

relevant and tested evidence.

Question 4. A sentence fragment may be corrected by

attaching the fragment to a nearby complete sentence.

revising the fragment to include whatever is missing, such as a subject or verb.

rewriting the fragment so that it expresses a complete thought.

All of the above

Question 5. "How can you say Celine Dion's music is not great? She has sold over 20 million albums." This is an example of

the scapegoating fallacy.

the false dilemma fallacy.

the loaded-question fallacy.

an appeal-to-popularity fallacy.

Question 6. The drafting stage of the writing process contains all of the following strategies, EXCEPT

discovery of what your research means.

determining how to frame an argument.

focusing only on proving your thesis.

being open-minded about potential changes.

Question 7. An effective paragraph generally features

a topic sentence.

examples or explanations.

All of the above

None of the above

Question 8. A good thesis should do all of the following, EXCEPT

be obviously true for most readers.

promote thinking.

provide direction.

contain tension.

Question 9. Which of the following is a compound sentence?

John bought some new shoes and wore them to a party.

We can go see a movie, or we can get something to eat.

When you get there, please remember to call me.

None of the above

Question 10. Flawed logic can destroy a paper's

logos.

typos.

fallacy.

syllogism.

Question 11. Fallacies are a part of every valid argument.

True

False

Question 12. Playing with ideas can be an important form of exploration.

True

False

Question 13. Research projects should accomplish all of the following, EXCEPT

fill a gap in knowledge.

evaluate the effectiveness of a methodology.

argue based upon a personal belief.

solve problems.

Question 14. A comma-splice sentence may be corrected by

ending the sentence where the comma is and starting a new sentence.

replacing the comma with a semicolon to connect the two independent clauses.

All of the above

None of the above

Question 15. Identify the sentence with the subject-verb agreement error.

The family cat snuggles with the children.

The pack of dogs love to go hunting.

There are a number of teams in the competition.

Nobody likes that guy!

Question 16. A sentence fragment is

an abbreviated sentence.

an incomplete sentence.

a simple sentence.

a run-on sentence.

Question 17. Which of the following is a complex sentence?

Eric organized the filing system, but he did not update the files.

Eric organized the filing system and updated the files.

Because the files were already updated, Eric had little to do, so he enjoyed his afternoon.

Updating the files were a difficult endeavor for Eric; he didn't much care for filing.

Question 18. The introduction of your essay should include all of the following elements EXCEPT

your problem.

your evidence.

your framework.

your thesis.

Question 19. Research projects tend to fulfill WHICH ONE of the following goals?

They reveal unseen dimensions to an issue.

They create upheaval around issues.

They accept common practices and policies.

They restate accepted wisdom on an issue.

Question 20. A comma-splice sentence is a type of run-on sentence.

True

False

Part 2-

Question 1. Playing with ideas can be an important form of exploration.

True

False

Question 2. Which should readers NOT expect from a paper's roadmap?

Cited evidence from sources

An overview of the essay's structure

An understanding of the connecting links

A definition of the purpose of each section

Question 3. Which of the following is a compound sentence?

John bought some new shoes and wore them to a party.

We can go see a movie, or we can get something to eat.

When you get there, please remember to call me.

None of the above

Question 4. Why does letting go of expectations enhance a writer's understanding of a topic?

Playing with ideas is important form of exploration.

Planners use writing to express what they already know.

Thinking and writing are separate activities and need to be respected as such.

Pressure to produce definitive ideas is helpful in the early stages.

Question 5. A general rule of thumb for using lists in a paper is to limit the number of items to ten or fewer.

True

False

Question 6. Which of the following will likely confuse your reader when describing your basic topic?

Insight into your perspective

Extensive details about your topic

Comparison to similar topics

Contrasts with familiar topics

Question 7. Which one of the following strategies will NOT help you work through confusion?

Allow yourself limitless time to research thoroughly before writing.

Consult a specialized dictionary.

Get the help of someone with more knowledge than you.

Ask for professional assistance from an instructor.

Question 8. The tactic of straying off topic in the middle of an argument to draw people away from the argument is known as

the guilt-trip fallacy.

the argument-from-envy fallacy.

the red herring fallacy.

the argument-from-pity fallacy.

Question 9. Which of the following is a complex sentence?

Eric organized the filing system, but he did not update the files.

Eric organized the filing system and updated the files.

Because the files were already updated, Eric had little to do, so he enjoyed his afternoon.

Updating the files were a difficult endeavor for Eric; he didn't much care for filing.

Question 10. Which of the following is NOT a reason arguments based on emotion or personal experiences are largely dismissed in the academic world?

They insert passion into an otherwise boring discussion.

They insist that all people should share the author's personal values.

They encourage us to ignore competing viewpoints.

They give too much weight to our own experiences.

Question 11. Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?

I always have a difficult time choosing a topic. Writing is hard!

I always have a difficult time choosing a topic; writing is hard!

All of the above

None of the above

Question 12. Each paragraph should support multiple topics.

True

False

Question 13. Academic reading entails all of the following traits, EXCEPT

solving complex problems.

taking a defensible stance on a hot topic.

looking for errors of logic.

probing for problematic assumptions.

Question 14. Which fallacy typically involves circular reasoning?

An appeal to inadequate authority

Begging the question

Hasty generalization

All of the above

Question 15. Identify the sentence with the pronoun-antecedent agreement error.

The school board finally announced their decision Friday.

He was audited because he was never on time with his taxes.

The dog was running so fast that it crashed into the fence.

Mary didn't think she was in trouble, but she was in trouble.

Question 16. Conclusions are optional and should not be used in a persuasive essay.

True

False

Question 17. Misrepresenting an opponent's position then arguing against the misrepresented position is the basic working definition of

the straw-man fallacy.

the red-herring fallacy.

the relativist fallacy.

the subjectivist fallacy.

Question 18. Which strategy is LEAST helpful when organizing sequences of ideas in a project?

Keeping readers' needs and limits in mind

Repeatedly covering known and familiar concepts

Complicating ideas as your reader develops knowledge

Blending discussion of abstract ideas with concrete examples

Question 19. Logic is optional when creating a valid argument.

True

False

Question 20. To establish yourself as a fair-minded thinker, WHICH of the following DOES NOT apply?

Avoid discussing perspectives different from yours.

Cite conflicting views.

Represent a range of ideas.

Include sources with claims that oppose your own.