Feldman Writing and Speaking Test Bank Docx Chapter 7

1.

The first step you take when preparing to write a paper should be 
 

2.

Determining your goal is the first step when you 
 

3.

Writing continuously for a period of time without self-criticism is a technique referred to as 
 

4.

When you freewrite, you 
 

5.

What is the main argument of a paper and asserts the author's position on a topic? 
 

6.

The thesis is the 
 

7.

The body of a paper is the 
 

8.

The conclusion of a paper is the 
 

9.

The background of your paper is the 
 

10.

A technique for generating ideas by saying out loud as many ideas as can be thought of in a specific period of time is known as 
 

11.

A restatement of a passage using different words is referred to as 
 

12.

The ABBCC structure stands for what five parts of a typical research paper?  
 

13.

What is the key to organizing an extended piece of writing? 
 

14.

The technique of brainstorming 
 

15.

It can be helpful to divide the work of writing a paper into the following two stages: 
 

16.

When writing a paper, what should you not be afraid to use to express your outlook on life and your past writing experiences? 
 

17.

The unique style of a writer, expressing the writer's outlook on life and past writing experiences, is referred to as the 
 

18.

Your writing voice is your 
 

19.

Taking credit for someone else's words, thoughts, or ideas is known as 
 

20.

Plagiarism is known as 
 

21.

What will go a long way toward easing your tension about speaking in public? 
 

22.

A simple process known as the PREP formula can help when you are called on to speak extemporaneously. Using it, you can break your answer into the following four parts: 
 

23.

The process of "PREPing" to speak extemporaneously 
 

24.

Unprepared presentations that require speaking on a moment's notice are referred to as 
 

25.

An impromptu talk is referred to as 
 

26.

Imagine that after moving from Southeast Asia to Wisconsin, ThaoMee Xiong was assigned an oral presentation on her immigrant experience during her first week of class. Which of these techniques might help her give an effective speech? 
 

27.

Which of the following techniques can effectively be used for researching your topic? Click all that apply. 
 
____  Take notes on index cards.
____  Write your thesis statement.
____  Break your materials into sub-folders.
____  Include source information on your index cards.
____  Determine your audience.

28.

Which of the following techniques can effectively be used for writing papers? Click all that apply. 
 
____  Construct an outline.
____  Organize note cards or other research material by topic.
____  Identify anecdotes to use in the introduction.
____  Write the thesis statement first.
____  Consider how much the professor knows about the topic before beginning work.

29.

Which of the following are benefits of freewriting? Click all that apply.  
 
____  silencing your inner critic
____  completing a first draft
____  overcoming fear of the blank page
____  applying writing rules used in high school English
____  grinding that something you've written has value to your assignment

30.

Even if you're paraphrasing, why must you cite your sources when you're writing your research paper? Click all that apply.  
 
____  to allow you to copy someone's work word for word
____  to give readers information so they can follow up on the subject
____  to give you authority to cut and paste large portions of text
____  to give the author credit
____  to accurately write your thesis

31.

What are some strategies you can follow to help with writing your first draft? Click all that apply. 
 
____  Silence your inner critic.
____  Begin with the introduction.
____  Use freewriting.
____  Rearrange your outline as you see fit.
____  Begin writing the part of your paper that you prefer.

32.

Revision is a critical element of good writing. Which of the following are useful revision techniques? Click all that apply. 
 
____  Change quotes into paraphrases so that you don't have to cite them.
____  Ruthlessly prune paragraphs, sentences, and words.
____  Check whether paragraphs are in a logical order.
____  Read the first draft out loud to discover missing words or transitions.
____  Add visual interest with graphics and multiple fonts and styles.

33.

Which of the following are good strategies for writing an in-class essay? Click all that apply. 
 
____  Avoid making an outline; it takes up too much time.
____  Strive for legibility.
____  Answer each part of the question.
____  Use freewriting to get down as many ideas as possible.
____  Take a few minutes to think through your response.

34.

The PREP formula consists of which of the following? Click all that apply. 
 
____  Plan properly.
____  Give examples.
____  Provide your point of view.
____  Provide a bibliography.
____  Give evidence for your point of view.

35.

Which of the following are effective ways to overcome public speaking anxiety? Click all that apply. 
 
____  Use relaxation techniques such as deep breathing.
____  Practice, practice, practice.
____  Begin with an appropriate anecdote or story to draw the audience into what is being said.
____  Assume the audience is familiar with the technical terms you will use.
____  Rehearse up until the point you get on stage.

36.

Many students find that choosing a topic to write about is harder than actually writing the paper itself. 
 
True    False

37.

When writing a paper, your primary audience is always your instructor. 
 
True    False

38.

Brainstorming is the oral equivalent of freewriting. 
 
True    False

39.

You do not need to cite a source if you are paraphrasing material, only if you are quoting directly from another writer's work. 
 
True    False

40.

Listening to your "inner critic" is most useful during the first draft stage of writing. 
 
True    False

41.

You should always write your papers in order, especially if you have made an outline. 
 
True    False

42.

Once you've made an outline, you should avoid making any changes to it. 
 
True    False

43.

The only reason to cite a source is to give proper credit to the original source. 
 
True    False

44.

In many fundamental ways, speaking is like writing. 
 
True    False

45.

If you get your audience's attention in the first few minutes, you're on your way to a successful speech. 
 
True    False

46.

Anxiety about speaking in public tends to be higher before you start talking. 
 
True    False

47.

Your instructor has asked you to choose a topic that interests you and write a six-page essay on it using the format of your choice. How would you prepare to do this? List what factors would be important to consider. 
 

48.

After writing the first draft of a psychology paper and letting it sit on your desk for a couple of days, you are ready to revise it. Briefly outline the steps the text suggests you follow to do this well. 
 

49.

According to the text, there is "no greater academic sin than plagiarism." What does the word plagiarism mean? How can you avoid committing this "sin"? 
 

50.

You have to make an oral presentation in front of your class based on a topic you have researched over the course of the semester. How well you do will significantly affect your grade. Briefly describe how you would prepare for this event, and what strategies you would use to present your material successfully.