Find the correct sentence. Which is not a sentence fragment?
A) Even though he packed his umbrella and his raincoat.
B) He got rain on his head.
B) He got rain on his head.
100
True or false.
A paragraph should cover one idea, location or time.
True.
100
True or false.
If you miss class due to illness, you may turn in any assignments due as soon as you return for full credit.
False
100
True or false.
When a summary is part of a larger document (like a DRQ essay), it is important to keep it focused on the writer's most important points without emphasizing the parts that are relevant to your analysis.
False. Your summary should be accurate, but it should also be purposeful.
100
True or false.
In MLA format, your last name should appear on each page of the paper, next to the page number.
True.
200
Find the correct sentence. Which is not a run-on?
A) Jeremy got his test and he didn't see a problem.
B) Stephanie read over the results, compared her answers, and decided to study more.
B) Stephanie read over the results, compared her answers, and decided to study more.
200
True or false.
A paragraph must always contain a topic sentence.
False.
Body paragraphs usually have topic sentences. Other kinds of paragraphs, such as intros and conclusions do not. Some body paragraphs, especially in narrative writing, will include only details without a topic sentence.
200
Which grading category is worth the largest percentage of your final course grade?
A) major papers
B) the final exam
C) event responses
A) major papers (65%)
200
Which thesis statement is appropriate for a research paper? It should not be too broad or too narrow.
a) Helicopter parenting has increased in recent years.
b) Helicopter parenting is the result of increased sensationalization of child abduction.
c) The majority of parents today believe that letting their child out of sight could result in tragedy.
b) Helicopter parenting is the result of increased sensationalization of child abduction.
200
In MLA format, how wide should the left and right margins be?
1 inch
300
Find the correct sentence. Which one uses commas correctly?
A) Whenever you hear the siren, check your messages.
B) The bears, and lions were still in their cages.
C) My best friend Linda, is a teacher.
A) Whenever you hear the siren, check your messages.
300
How many paragraphs should a 5-page paper have?
There is no specific rule, but somewhere between 7 and 15 is about right. Paragraphs should be shorter than a page long, so do not assume that every paper has 5 paragraphs.
300
How many times can you revise your DRQ essay for an improved grade?
As many times as you can fit in before the last day of class, assuming that you meet the due dates.
300
When researching a paper, you must evaluate your sources. Name something that would make a source good or bad.
In MLA format, what order should sources be listed in on the works cited page?
Alphabetical by the first element, which is usually the author's last name.
400
Correct this sentence fragment. You may add, delete, or change words and punctuation.
Despite Captain Archer's considerable tolerance for dissent.
Despite Captain Archer's considerable tolerance for dissent, he couldn't overlook Ensign Sato's insubordination.
or
Captain Archer had considerable tolerance for dissent.
400
Describe a good reason a writer might not write their thesis at the end of the first paragraph.
Their intro may be longer than 1 paragraph (so the thesis is at the end of the complete intro).
A writer may sometimes choose to set up the question or problem first and delay the thesis until later in the paper (but this is risky).
400
When the new discussion forum Event Responses B opens up, you decide to get ahead by posting all 4 main posts on the first day. Why is this not the best decision?
The event responses are supposed to be done every week, so you'll lose points for not posting during weeks 2, 3, or 4.
400
A research paper will include your own words as well as information from sources. About how much of the paper should be in your own words?
At least 3/4 of the paper should be in your own words--sometimes significantly more.
400
What does the abbreviation MLA stand for?
Modern Language Association
500
Correct this run-on sentence. You may add, delete, or change words and punctuation. Do not delete a large portion of the sentence.
Commander Tucker had always hated Vulcans but he eventually came to appreciate their culture.
Add a comma: Commander Tucker had always hated Vulcans, but he eventually came to appreciate their culture.
or
Subordinate: Even though Commander Tucker had always hated Vulcans, he eventually came to appreciate their culture.
500
When writing a research paper, where should a quotation appear within the paragraph?
A) the beginning
B) the middle
C) the end
B) the middle
500
List one extra credit opportunity for this class.
You can receive 5 extra credit points for participating in a writing center session.
You can receive 5 extra credit points for saving your late pass all term.
500
Why should you describe what you are responding to (what "they say") before describing your own position?
The audience may not understand the relevance or importance of your position, wondering what your point is.
500
Imagine you are writing your works cited page in MLA format. You are citing an article from a newspaper. How do you know which words in the title to capitalize?
Follow the MLA rules to capitalize important words (nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs), without regard to how the newspaper originally capitalized it.