Rhetoric
Academic Writing
Research
Citations
Grammar & Style
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Which of the following is the strongest example of a thesis statement? A. How can portable electronic devices best be used to facilitate learning in the classroom? B. Teaching creationism in school is a controversial topic. C. Pollution has a negative impact as it is bad for the environment. D. Banning texting while driving would lead to safer roads and may even save lives.
D. Banning texting while driving would lead to safer roads and may even save lives.
100
"Furthermore," "additionally," and "however" are all examples of _________ words.
Transitional words
100
A phrase, clause, or sentence that introduces a quotation, paraphrase, or summary.
What is a "tag phrase" or a "signal phrase"?
100
Which of the following does NOT need to be cited: A. A word-for-word quotation from The New York Times online about economic recovery B. A photograph of Rosa Parks that you found in an online article C. A paragraph you wrote summarizing information from a Newsweek article about bioengineered food. D. A list of three most important things you think students can do to succeed in college
D. A list of three most important things you think students can do to succeed in college
100
What is the difference between a fused sentence and a sentence fragment?
A fused sentence is two separate sentences incorrectly fused into one sentence. A sentence fragment is an incomplete sentence.
200
What are three major purposes of an effective introduction?
Identify the topic Catch the reader's attention establish the tone of the piece
200
Which of the following sentences is most likely to appear in a formal academic paper? Why? A. Animal therapy has great potential for helping those with depression. B. If you are depressed, you should consider animal therapy. C. I believe animal therapy has great potential for helping those with depression.
A. Animal therapy has great potential for helping those with depression. It is written in third-person. The second sentence is written in second-person, and the sentence is written in first-person.
200
How can a reader tell when an author is using a direct quotation from a source?
Direct quotations are placed in quotation marks and cited.
200
Identify the type of source cited in this bibliographic entry: Barker, Thomas T., and Fred O. Kemp. “Network Theory: A Postmodern Pedagogy for the Writing Classroom.” Computers and Community: Teaching Composition in the Twenty-First Century. Ed. Carolyn Handa. Portsmouth: Boyton Cook, 1990. 1-27. Print.
An essay (or article) by Barker and Kemp published in a book
200
What are some options for punctuating the following sentence? An infection can lead to sepsis this widespread inflammation can be deadly.
An infection can lead to sepsis (a period or a semicolon can go here, as could a comma with a coordinating conjunction) this widespread inflammation can be deadly.
300
Writing is often referred to as a recursive process. What does this mean?
It means that writers go back to previous steps in the writing process rather than going through the steps only once.
300
What is the difference between a narrative essay and a classification essay?
A narrative is a story while a classification (or division) essay seeks to organize information into types or categories.
300
Which of the following is the best open-ended research question? A. What are the effects of second-hand smoke? B. Is carbon monoxide poisonous? C. How many toxins chemicals are in the average cigarette?
A. What are the effects of second-hand smoke?
300
What would the MLA in-text citations be for the following source? Dean, Cornelia. "Executive on a Mission: Saving the Planet." New York Times. New York Times, 22 May 2007. Web. 25 May 2009.
(Dean)
300
Identify the grammar error in the following sentence: He was looking for the woman that drove the red car.
He was looking for the woman WHO drove the red car.
400
Which of the following does NOT use inclusive language? A. Police officers work to make their communities safer. B. Between work, school, and family, it can be difficult for a student to manage his time. C. Dr. Pulaski washed his hands before the operation. D. A nurse has a responsibility to his or her patients.
B. Between work, school, and family, it can be difficult for a student to manage his time.
400
Define "thesis statement."
The main point that an essay seeks to support.
400
Why are peer reviewed journal articles often considered some of the more credible published sources?
They are written by an authoritative author They are written for other professionals in the field They often contain their own references and citations
400
What are the two elements that must be changed when paraphrasing a quote?
The wording and the structure of the quote.
400
The following sentences mean the same thing--so what is the difference between them? The decision was made by Sam and Emeri to go to the movies. Sam and Emeri decided to go to the movies.
The first sentence is written in passive voice, and the second is written in active voice.
500
Describe the three elements of the rhetorical triangle
The rhetorical triangle refers to the use of logos, ethos, and pathos. Logos=logical appeal, Ethos=the ethical appeal (credibility), and Pathos=the emotional appeal of an argument
500
What is the difference between a process analysis essay and an argumentative essay?
A process analysis breaks down the steps of a process in order to better understand it. An argumentative essay seeks to persuade the audience.
500
What is the difference between a direct quote, paraphrased information, and summarized information?
direct quote: word-for-word from the original source paraphrase: source information written in your own words summary: condensing the source information down
500
Where should the period go in this sentence: Early reports indicate that dogs, "respond well to the new treatment" (Smith)
After (Smith) Early reports indicate that dogs, "respond well to the new treatment" (Smith).
500
Which of the following is an incorrect use of the semi-colon? A. Don't just give your opinion; argue in favor of it. B. Among the guests were Katherine Ericson; her daughter, Alice; Henry Faulkner, formerly of the Redding Institute; and two couples whom I could not identify. C. When citing an outside source, don't haphazardly throw in a quotation; however, it is good to situate it within your own words, within the flow of conversation. D. Tom has four cars at home; he really enjoys NASCAR.
D. Tom has four cars at home; he really enjoys NASCAR.
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