A
It is a one- sentence statement about the topic.
A. thesis
B. argument
C. main idea
D. introduction
A. thesis
The following are asked to present a strong argument, except
A. Is it a real issue, with genuine controversy and uncertainty?
B. Can you identify at least two distinctive positions?
C. Is this a lengthy issue?
D. Are you personally interested in advocating one of these positions?
C. Is this a lengthy issue?
What is a data gathering tool composed of a set of questions used in a survey
and is utilized in various fields such as politics, research, marketing, media and so on?
A. Interview
B. Survey questionnaire
C. Online report
D. Research
B. Survey questionnaire
What is a is a diagram (such as a series of one or more points, lines, line segments, curves, or areas) that represents the variation of a variable in comparison with that of one or more other variables?
A. Graphs
B. Illustration
C. Picture
D. Lines
A. Graphs
What is a type of report that aims to collect people’s responses or answers about a particular issue or responses?
A. Technical
B. Academic writing
C. Survey
D. Laboratory
C. Survey
The following are essential in writing the position paper, EXCEPT
A. Introduce the topic
B. Provide background on the topic to explain why it is important
C. Assert the thesis
D. Provide explanation but not the evidence
D. Provide explanation but not the evidence
What is the primary flaw in the argument presented by the writer in the manifesto?
A. The argument is logically sound and supported by evidence.
B. The argument lacks sufficient evidence to justify its claims, relying on generalizations.
C. The argument does not appeal to any ethical principles.
D. The argument is too detailed, causing confusion and weakening the message.
B. The argument lacks sufficient evidence to justify its claims, relying on generalizations.
What is a systematic way of achieving certain goals in doing a survey?
A. Administering a survey
B. Interviewing
C. Creating a survey
D. Testing a survey
C. Creating a survey
What is this illustration that commonly used in collecting and organizing raw data during an experiment and for representing final data to be included in a paper or report?
A. Table
B. Pie chart
C. Line graph
D. Pictograph
A. Table
Which business correspondence emphasizes that the information given by the respondents/ participants will be held with utmost confidentiality?
A. Inquiry letter
B. Letter of Approval
C. Consent Letter
D. Letter of Intent
C. Consent Letter
The main point of the position paper is…
A. to deal with facts
B. to defend what is personally to you
C. to sum up your stand on an issue
D. to just amend to whatever reason is given to you.
C. to sum up your stand on an issue
How does the writer use counterarguments in the manifesto?
A. The writer acknowledges opposing viewpoints to strengthen their own argument by refuting them.
B. The writer ignores opposing viewpoints entirely, focusing only on their own ideas.
C. The writer presents opposing views to show that they are irrelevant.
D. The writer uses counterarguments to create confusion and distract from the main issue.
A. The writer acknowledges opposing viewpoints to strengthen their own argument by refuting them.
What is a survey that is set personally, and the people involved face each other to gather the necessary information.?
A. Pen and Paper C. Face-to-Face Interview
B. Mail D. Telephone
What is a survey that is set personally, and the people involved face each other to gather the necessary information.?
A. Pen and Paper C. Face-to-Face Interview
B. Mail D. Telephone
What is a survey that is set personally, and the people involved face each other to gather the necessary information.?
A. Pen and Paper C. Face-to-Face Interview
B. Mail D. Telephone
What is a survey that is set personally, and the people involved face each other to gather the necessary information.?
A. Pen and Paper
B. Mail
C. Face-to-Face Interview
D. Telephone
C. Face-to-Face Interview
Which displays data and statistics in an easy-to-understand ‘pie-slice’ format
and illustrates numerical proportion?
A. Spider Web
B. Pie chart
C. Bar graph
D. Venn diagram
B. Pie chart
How does the writer ensure the report remains clear and focused on the key findings?
A. By avoiding the use of visuals to maintain simplicity.
B. By focusing on a single visual format and repeating it throughout the report.
C. By presenting too many visuals that distract the reader from the main points.
D. By presenting a balanced combination of narrative and visuals that reinforce the findings without overwhelming the reader.
D. By presenting a balanced combination of narrative and visuals that reinforce the findings without overwhelming the reader.
What source to use if you are doing introductory information and overviews?
A. Books, government reports
B. B. Academic journal
C. Newspapers, magazines
D. Directories, encyclopedias, handbooks
D. Directories, encyclopedias, handbooks
Identify the statement which supports the claim: Reforestation is a long ranges answer to massive flooding.
A. The effects of tropical cycles include heavy rain, strong wind and large storm surges.
B. Strong typhoons can disrupt power supply.
C. Forest serves to keep the water in the mountains.
D. Health facilities have been damaged due to heavy flooding.
A. The effects of tropical cycles include heavy rain, strong wind and large storm surges.
What are these types of questions do not have predetermined options or answers?
A. Closed-ended
B. Open-ended
C. Dichotomous
D. Contingency
B. Open-ended
In the report, how do visual elements (graphs, charts, etc.) contribute to the presentation of the findings?
A. They are used to distract the reader from the narrative and add unnecessary complexity.
B. They are used exclusively for decoration without adding meaningful information.
C. They focus only on showing raw data without offering any interpretation.
D. They provide clear, visual representations of data, making complex information easier to understand and compare.
D. They provide clear, visual representations of data, making complex information easier to understand and compare.
Which type of question with more information but difficult to codify, enter, and analyze?
A. Open question
B. Closed question
C. Guide question
D. Survey Questionnaire
A. Open question
Which of the following best describes how the writer's use of emotional appeals strengthens their argument in the manifesto?
A. It distracts the reader from logical analysis, leading them to make decisions based on feelings.
B. It solely focuses on delivering facts without any emotional undertone.
C. It weakens the argument by appealing to irrelevant emotions rather than reason.
D. It creates a sense of urgency and moral obligation among the readers.
D. It creates a sense of urgency and moral obligation among the readers.
What is the role of citations in the manifesto's argumentation?
A. Citations are used to provide emotional support for the writer's stance.
B. Citations are used to validate the writer’s claims, ensuring that the arguments are grounded in credible, factual evidence.
C. Citations are included for decorative purposes, with no real relevance to the argument.
D. Citations are sparse and not clearly connected to the main arguments.
B. Citations are used to validate the writer’s claims, ensuring that the arguments are grounded in credible, factual evidence.
What is a scale that tries to assess the subject’s agreement/disagreement or approval/disapproval on a five-point scale- with one end being the most positive answer and the other end being the most negative answer?
A. Likert scale
B. Dichotomous
C. Multiple Response
D. Contingency
A. Likert scale
What makes the report's visual representation of findings effective?
A. The visuals are complex, requiring the reader to interpret the data themselves.
B. The visuals are detailed but lack any narrative context, making them hard to understand.
C. The visuals are straightforward, with clear labels and legends that help the reader understand the data in the context of the report.
D. The visuals are brief and lack detail, failing to communicate key aspects of the data.
C. The visuals are straightforward, with clear labels and legends that help the reader understand the data in the context of the report.
Which of the following best describes the role of the narrative in summarizing findings within the report?
A. The narrative is used only to introduce the findings but does not summarize or analyze them.
B. The narrative provides a detailed and in-depth analysis of each individual data point, without summary.
C. The narrative synthesizes the findings and presents a coherent summary that highlights key conclusions and implications.
D. The narrative is used to restate the visuals without providing additional context or explanation.
C. The narrative synthesizes the findings and presents a coherent summary that highlights key conclusions and implications.