Drafting Workplace Messages
Drafting falls into which step of the writing process?
Drafting process.
What is the difference between an outline and a scratch list?
There is none.
True or False? Sentences that are complicated and wordy are favored.
False.
What are two ways to emphasize text visually?
What category of transitional phrase does "Likewise" fall into? Strengthen, Order, Clarify, or Contradict?
Strengthen
Why is it important to do research before making a presentation?
What is a receptive audience?
An audience that is interested, open minded, and willing.
What kind of sentence is this? "I want to be an art teacher."
Simple sentence.
What type of voice emphasizes the action, not the actor?
Passive voice.
What is a good amount of lines to have in a paragraph.
Anywhere from 6-10
Using a digital source is an example of what type of research format?
Formal.
How many sub points should total in an outline or scratch list.
Four total.
What kind of sentence is this? "I'm tired, so I will go to sleep."
Compound sentence.
When should you de emphasize your words?
What is the objective of a support sentence?
To explain, provide evidence, or contextualize your topic.
Investigating primary sources is an example of informal or formal research method?
Formal.
What would you do if you had an unreceptive audience?
Provide examples and evidence first, then your main point.
A sentence missing a noun or verb is what kind of unfinished sentence?
A fragment sentence.
What voice should most business writing be in?
Active voice.
Why is it important to use transitional phrases?
To make ideas flow better and more easy to follow.
Adapting falls into which section of the writing process?
Pre-writing.
In your opening, do you want to be direct or indirect.
It depends on your audience.
A sentence without a conjunction is what kind of unfinished sentence?
Run on sentence.
What is a skillful writing technique that produced balanced writing?
Parallelism.
Give two examples of transitional phrases that could be used to order your ideas.
Before, finally, meanwhile, etc.