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APA format
100
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.
A) Even though he packed his umbrella and his raincoat.

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
One of these is a claim and the other is evidence. Which is the claim?

a) The war on drugs is racist.

b) According to the NAACP (n.d.), "African Americans represent 12% of the total population of drug users, but 38% of those arrested for drug offenses, and 59% of those in state prison for a drug offense."

Reference

NAACP. (n.d.) Criminal justice fact sheet. Retrieved from http://www.naacp.org/pages/criminal-justice-fact-sheet
b) According to the NAACP (n.d.), "African Americans represent 12% of the total population of drug users, but 38% of those arrested for drug offenses, and 59% of those in state prison for a drug offense."

100
True or false.

In APA format, your last name should appear on each page of the paper, next to the page number.
False. In APA format, your name should only appear on the title page.
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 of the following earns your team points? Choose all correct answers.

A) participating in class discussions

B) turning your paper in on time

C) visiting the writing center

D) earning an A on the final exam

B and C. You also receive team points for winning competitions and turning in homework assignments such as reading journals.
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 APA 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 opinion 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.
credibility, currency, relevance, authority, objectivity, informativeness, accessibility
300
In APA format, what order should sources be listed in on the reference 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
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 APA stand for?
American Psychological 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 two extra credit opportunities 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.

Your team can receive 10 extra credit points for winning the Whitson Cup.

500
Why is it risky to state evidence without a claim?
The audience may not understand the relevance of the evidence or may even incorrectly guess your position.
500
Name one way that APA format is designed for researchers and scholars rather than students.
Your name is only on the title page (so that it can be removed to send for anonymous review).

They think you might need to shorten the title to fit it in the header.

Abstracts are used.

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