Question 1

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 12.
A statement made by a biased or unqualified source is called ____________.
A) a bare assertion
B) a threat
C) a slippery slope
D) an unreliable testimonial

Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 12 to answer the following questions.
Choose the correct format:  My term paper is worth ________ percent of my grade.
A) 30
B) thirty

Accepted Answer

In formal writing, numerals are typically used for numbers 10 and above, so "30" is the correct format.

Question 3

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 12.
The formula for writing a defensible position statement links the topic and the writer's position with a word such as:
A) is, are, was
B) would, should, must
C) maybe, possibly, potentially
D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

The formula for writing a defensible position statement links the topic and the writer's position with a modal auxiliary verb such as "would," "should," or "must," indicating the writer's degree of certainty in their stance. Option A uses simple present and past tense verbs, while option C uses words indicating uncertainty or possibility. Option D indicates that there is no correct answer in the options provided.

Question 4

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 12.
Which of the following is not a type of argument?
A) position paper
B) problem-solution
C) narrative
D) editorial

Accepted Answer

The three types of argument listed are all commonly used in persuasive writing, but narrative is not traditionally considered a type of argument. Rather, narrative is a form of storytelling that may be used as evidence in an argument, but is not a type of argument in and of itself.

Question 5

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 12. 
Logical fallacies are false assertions that weaken arguments and should be removed.

Accepted Answer

Chapter 12 discusses different types of logical fallacies and how they can weaken an argument. It also emphasizes the importance of identifying and avoiding these fallacies in order to strengthen one's arguments.

Question 6

Match between columns
                        Premises: Prediction
Testimony
Fact
Statistic

Accepted Answer

The Answer of According to the National Institute on Alcohol is...

Question 7

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 12 to select the best answer to the questions about the following reading passages. Suppose you are a member of your college's student judicial board and are currently hearing a case involving plagiarism. The student handbook states that plagiarism is a serious offense that results in expulsion. The student accused of plagiarizing a paper admits copying from Wikipedia but says that she has never been told that she needed to use a formal citation and quotation marks. Should you vote to expel the student? -adapted from Kail and Cavanaugh, Human Development: A Life-Span View , 5^th ed., p. 37 What key word indicates that this is the opening of an argument text? A) suppose B) admits C) accused D) should

Accepted Answer

The key word "should" indicates that this is an argument text as it presents a question of what action should be taken in response to the accusation of plagiarism. The other options, "suppose," "admits," and "accused," all simply present information without indicating an argument.

Question 8

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 12. 
Strong arguments consider one side of an issue, the side that is easiest to support.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. Strong arguments consider both sides of an issue and provide evidence and reasoning for the side the author supports.

Question 9

Match between columns
                        Premises: valid research
call to action
main claim

Accepted Answer

The Answer of in the closing and in the opening is...

Question 10

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 12. 
Including a call to action at the end of an argument is an effective way to make sure readers know how the writer wants them to respond.

Accepted Answer

As mentioned in Chapter 12, including a call to action at the end of an argument is an effective way to encourage readers to respond in the way the writer intends.

Question 11

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 12 to select the best answer to the questions about the following reading passages. Suppose you are a member of your college's student judicial board and are currently hearing a case involving plagiarism. The student handbook states that plagiarism is a serious offense that results in expulsion. The student accused of plagiarizing a paper admits copying from Wikipedia but says that she has never been told that she needed to use a formal citation and quotation marks. Should you vote to expel the student? -adapted from Kail and Cavanaugh, Human Development: A Life-Span View , 5^th ed., p. 37 What kind of evidence is the student handbook? A) statistic B) expert testimony C) fact D) prediction

Accepted Answer

The student handbook is a factual source of information about the college's policies on plagiarism and its consequences.

Question 12

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 12. 
A support chart can help a writer gather details in all four categories common to arguments.

Accepted Answer

A support chart is a tool that helps writers organize and gather evidence and details for different categories of arguments, such as claims, reasons, evidence, and counterarguments.

Question 13

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 12 to answer the following questions.
Choose the correct format: _________ campers arrived on Sunday.
A) 400
B) Four hundred

Accepted Answer

"Four hundred" is the correct format for writing out numbers in words when the number is less than one thousand.

Question 14

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 12. 
An opinion is a personal belief that is disputable because it cannot be directly proven.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true according to the information presented in Chapter 12. An opinion is a personal belief that may not be universally accepted or directly provable.

Question 15

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 12. 
In college essays, numbers from one to one hundred are usually written as words.

Accepted Answer

According to Chapter 12, numbers from one to one hundred are usually written as words in college essays.

Question 16

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 12.
Which of the following is not a common type of detail used as support in arguments?
A) statistics
B) facts
C) dialogue
D) testimonials

Accepted Answer

Dialogue is not typically used as a type of detail to support arguments; it is more commonly used in narratives or to illustrate a point through conversation.

Question 17

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 12.
A personal commentary is ________________.
A) written by an editor.
B) written by someone other than an editor.
C) is an opinion piece.
D) B and C.

Accepted Answer

A personal commentary is usually written by someone other than an editor and is an opinion piece. Therefore, both options B and C are correct.

Question 18

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 12.
In addition to the main claim, what other parts are needed in an argument?
A) counterargument
B) evidence
C) supporting claims
D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

An argument requires a counterargument to acknowledge opposing views, evidence to support the main claim, and supporting claims to further strengthen the argument. Therefore, all of the above options are necessary parts of an argument.

Question 19

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 12 to select the best answer to the questions about the following reading passages. Suppose you are a member of your college's student judicial board and are currently hearing a case involving plagiarism. The student handbook states that plagiarism is a serious offense that results in expulsion. The student accused of plagiarizing a paper admits copying from Wikipedia but says that she has never been told that she needed to use a formal citation and quotation marks. Should you vote to expel the student? -adapted from Kail and Cavanaugh, Human Development: A Life-Span View , 5^th ed., p. 37 This argument ends with a call to action, something the reader is being asked to do.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Directions: 
 Apply the knowledge you have...

Question 20

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 12 to answer the following questions.
Choose the sentence below that is capitalized correctly:
A) Skipping the war memorial on the tour seemed un-american.
B) I love to go skiing in the Winter.
C) Choose websites carefully when on the Internet.
D) We heard the commencement speech from chancellor Bishop.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained...

Quiz 12: Understanding Research Basics

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 12. A statement made by a biased or unqualified source is called ____________.

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 12 to answer the following questions. Choose the correct format: My term paper is worth ________ percent of my grade.

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 12. The formula for writing a defensible position statement links the topic and the writer's position with a word such as:

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 12. Which of the following is not a type of argument?

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 12. Logical fallacies are false assertions that weaken arguments and should be removed.

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 12 to answer the following questions. Match the details to their appropriate place in the support chart:

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 12. Strong arguments consider one side of an issue, the side that is easiest to support.

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 12. Match the section of the argument paragraph to the appropriate content:

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 12. Including a call to action at the end of an argument is an effective way to make sure readers know how the writer wants them to respond.

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 12. A support chart can help a writer gather details in all four categories common to arguments.

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 12 to answer the following questions. Choose the correct format: _________ campers arrived on Sunday.

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 12. An opinion is a personal belief that is disputable because it cannot be directly proven.

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 12. In college essays, numbers from one to one hundred are usually written as words.

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 12. Which of the following is not a common type of detail used as support in arguments?

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 12. A personal commentary is ________________.

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 12. In addition to the main claim, what other parts are needed in an argument?

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 12 to answer the following questions. Choose the sentence below that is capitalized correctly: