Module 2 Overview Quiz (from Discussion Based Assessment)

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What is the first step in figuring out the credibility of a source?

  • Analyzing the information in the body paragraph
  • Finding out if the source has bias
  • Exploring the origin of the source (correct)
  • Discovering the purpose of the source

How is 'credible' defined according to the Merriam-Webster online dictionary?

  • Offering biased grounds for belief or trust
  • Offering subjective grounds for belief or trust
  • Offering factual grounds for being believed or trusted (correct)
  • Offering unreasoned grounds for belief or trust

What does the final step in deciphering the credibility of a resource involve?

  • Discovering the origin of the source
  • Determining if the source has bias (correct)
  • Finding the purpose of the source
  • Exploring the structure of the essay

What does the introduction of an informational text contain?

<p>The thesis and sets out the format for the rest of the essay (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the body paragraph of an essay contain?

<p>The information and quotes from resources (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does bias refer to when deciphering the credibility of a source?

<p>Subjective and unreasoned judgment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for using active voice in informational documents?

<p>It is stronger and clearer, causing less confusion when conveying information (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can a writer ensure that their informational article is objective?

<p>By ensuring sources are credible and presenting both positive and negative sides of the topic (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an introduction in an essay?

<p>To hook the reader's attention, preview what follows, and introduce the thesis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Merriam-Webster online dictionary, what is the definition of 'objective'?

<p>Dealing with facts without distortion by personal feelings or interpretations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for a writer to show both positive and negative sides of their topic in an informational article?

<p>To ensure objectivity and provide a well-rounded view of the topic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is active voice in a sentence?

<p>A sentence where the subject is doing the action expressed by the verb (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is passive voice not preferred in informational documents?

<p>It tends to be very vague and often confuses the reader (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should a writer include in a good introduction?

<p>The hook to grab the reader's attention, some key information, and finally, the thesis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Active voice' is preferred in informational documents because it tends to be:

<p>Stronger and clearer, causing less confusion when conveying information (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does an introduction do for an essay?

<p>Hooks the reader's attention, previews what follows, and introduces the thesis. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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