Question 1

A scratch outline is also referred to as a(n) ______________.
A) thesis statement 
B) diagram 
C) informal outline
D) first draft

Accepted Answer

A scratch outline, often used in the early stages of writing, is also known as an informal outline. It serves as a preliminary framework to organize main ideas and supporting details before drafting the full text.

Question 2

FILL-IN: There are two stages to the revising process - revising ______ and revising sentences.

Accepted Answer

The answer of FILL-IN: There are two stages to the...

Question 3

When you use the library catalog to search by subject, you will find
A) A list of books on a given topic.
B) Related topics that might have information on your subject.
C) A list of more-limited topics to help you narrow your general search.
D) all of the above.

Accepted Answer

When you search a library catalog by subject, you will find all of the options listed: a list of books on a given topic, related topics for broader exploration, and more-limited topics to help narrow down a general search.

Question 4

A good way to use the Internet to find books on your topic is to
A) visit an online bookstore and use its key word search box.
B) use a search engine and type in the date of a book's publication.
C) post your topic on an online bulletin board.
D) all of the above.

Accepted Answer

Visiting an online bookstore and using its keyword search box is a direct and efficient method to find books on a specific topic. Online bookstores are designed to help users find books easily through search functionalities, including keyword searches. Options B and C are less direct and may not yield specific or relevant book results.

Question 5

_____ If a paper has been written on a computer, all revisions must be made at the computer rather than in longhand.

Accepted Answer

Revisions can be made in longhand on a printed version of the paper or directly on the computer; the method depends on the writer's preference and the specific situation.

Question 6

What is the title and who is the author of the article? ________________________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the title and who is...

Question 7

FILL-IN: The five prewriting techniques are 1) freewriting, 2) questioning,
3) making a ____________________, 4) clustering, and 5) preparing a scratch outline.

Accepted Answer

The answer of FILL-IN: The five prewriting techniques are 1)...

Question 8

In revising sentences, which of the following questions should you ask?
A) Do I have a consistent point of view?
B) Do I use specific words?
C) Do I vary my sentences?
D) All of these

Accepted Answer

All of these questions are important in the revision process to ensure clarity, engagement, and coherence in writing.

Question 9

_____ The Readers' Guide to Periodical Literature lists magazine articles under both subject and author.

Accepted Answer

The Readers' Guide to Periodical Literature is a reference guide that indexes magazine articles by subject and author, making it easier for users to find relevant articles.

Question 10

FILL-IN: To revise your essay's content, you should ask three questions. These are: (1) Is my paper unified? (2) Is it supported? (3) Is it _____________________________________?

Accepted Answer

The answer of FILL-IN: To revise your essay's content, you...

Question 11

In order to locate a book called An Unfinished Woman, where in the book file should you look?
A) Under An in the title section.
B) Under Unfinished in the title section.
C) Under Woman in the title section.
D) Under Women in the subject section.

Accepted Answer

Books are typically organized by the first significant word in the title, excluding articles like "An." Therefore, "Unfinished" is the correct word to look under in the title section.

Question 12

In questioning, you generate ideas about a topic by ______________.
A) asking as many questions as you can think of
B) composing a scratch outline of your essay
C) writing for ten minutes or so without stopping
D) drawing boxes, arrows and circles to show relationships between ideas

Accepted Answer

Asking as many questions as you can think of about a topic is a method used in questioning to generate ideas. This approach encourages exploring different aspects and angles of a topic by inquiring deeply into it.

Question 13

FILL-IN: To find a particular book in the book stacks, you should track it down by using its _________________________, which is printed on the spine of the book.

Accepted Answer

The answer of FILL-IN: To find a particular book in...

Question 14

_____ You may find it easier to write the title after you have completed the essay.

Accepted Answer

Writing the title after completing the essay can help ensure it accurately reflects the content and main themes of the essay.

Question 15

A paper is considered supported when ______________________.
A) there are at least three separate supporting points for the thesis
B) there is specific evidence for each supporting point
C) there is plenty of specific evidence for each supporting point
D) all of the these

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed are components of what makes a paper considered supported. Having at least three separate supporting points for the thesis, specific evidence for each supporting point, and plenty of specific evidence for each supporting point collectively contribute to a well-supported paper.

Question 16

On what pages of the magazine does the article appear? _____________________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of On what pages of the magazine does...

Question 17

When freewriting, you should concern yourself with _____________.
A) spelling
B) punctuation
C) constantly writing
D) finding the exact words to say what you mean

Accepted Answer

Freewriting is a technique meant to encourage creativity and flow of ideas by writing continuously without worrying about spelling, punctuation, or finding the perfect words.

Question 18

FILL-IN: You can best find books on a research topic by checking the (author, title, subject) ____________________ section of the book file, whether card catalog or computer file.

Accepted Answer

The answer of FILL-IN: You can best find books on...

Question 19

What is the date of the issue in which the article appeared? ___________________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the date of the issue...

Question 20

Another name for clustering is
A) brainstorming. 
B) freewriting. 
C) outlining.
D) diagramming.

Accepted Answer

Clustering, also known as diagramming, is a technique used to generate ideas, organize thoughts, and explore relationships in a visual format, often involving drawing circles (clusters) that represent different concepts or ideas and connecting them with lines to show relationships.

Quiz 1: College Writing Skills with Readings

A scratch outline is also referred to as a(n) ______________.

FILL-IN: There are two stages to the revising process - revising ______ and revising sentences.

When you use the library catalog to search by subject, you will find

A good way to use the Internet to find books on your topic is to

_____ If a paper has been written on a computer, all revisions must be made at the computer rather than in longhand.

What is the title and who is the author of the article? ________________________________

FILL-IN: The five prewriting techniques are 1) freewriting, 2) questioning, 3) making a ____________________, 4) clustering, and 5) preparing a scratch outline.

In revising sentences, which of the following questions should you ask?

_____ The Readers' Guide to Periodical Literature lists magazine articles under both subject and author.

FILL-IN: To revise your essay's content, you should ask three questions. These are: (1) Is my paper unified? (2) Is it supported? (3) Is it _____________________________________?

In order to locate a book called An Unfinished Woman, where in the book file should you look?

In questioning, you generate ideas about a topic by ______________.

FILL-IN: To find a particular book in the book stacks, you should track it down by using its _________________________, which is printed on the spine of the book.

_____ You may find it easier to write the title after you have completed the essay.

A paper is considered supported when ______________________.

On what pages of the magazine does the article appear? _____________________________

When freewriting, you should concern yourself with _____________.

FILL-IN: You can best find books on a research topic by checking the (author, title, subject) ____________________ section of the book file, whether card catalog or computer file.

What is the date of the issue in which the article appeared? ___________________________

Another name for clustering is