Overcoming the Dread of Writing Papers

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What is the main purpose of the brainstorming exercise mentioned in the text?

To conduct research and gather information about the topic
To organize and structure the writing process for the paper
To identify the main thesis or argument of the paper
To quickly list as many thoughts and ideas as possible on a specific topic (correct)

What is the purpose of the 'journalism notes' step in the writing process?

To jot down thoughts and ideas about the topic using the 'who, where, what, when, why, and how' format (correct)
To conduct research and gather information about the topic
To develop a thesis statement and outline the paper's structure
To identify the main arguments and supporting evidence for the paper

What is the purpose of the 'style' step in the writing process described in the text?

To conduct research and gather information about the topic
To outline the introduction, body, and conclusion of the paper
To determine the overall tone and voice of the writing
To identify the specific type of essay or paper being assigned (correct)

What is the purpose of creating a 'mind map' as part of the prewriting process?

To visually outline the topic, introduction, body, and conclusion of the paper (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of engaging in the prewriting process described in the text?

It makes the actual writing process simpler and more organized (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'journalism notes' step in the prewriting process?

To jot down thoughts and ideas about the topic using the 'who, where, what, when, why, and how' format (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the 'style' step in the prewriting process described in the text?

To identify the specific type of essay or paper being assigned (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of creating a 'mind map' as part of the prewriting process, according to the text?

It makes the actual writing process simpler and more organized (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason the author says most people dread writing papers?

They are unsure about how to begin the paper. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of prewriting according to the passage?

To help organize your ideas and outline your plan for a composition. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a prewriting strategy in the passage?

Freewriting (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which of the following is a common problem people face when they start writing a paper?

All of the above. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step the passage suggests taking when given a writing assignment on a topic like the galaxy?

Think about what you actually know about the topic. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the purpose of prewriting according to the passage?

To organize your ideas and plan your paper before you start writing. (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the primary reason prewriting is important?

It helps organize ideas and create an outline before writing. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a prewriting strategy in the passage?

Outlining (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage suggest is a common problem when starting to write a paper without prewriting?

The paper will be poorly structured and disorganized. (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the first step in the prewriting process when given a writing assignment on a topic like the galaxy?

Think about what you already know about the topic. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information in the passage, which of the following statements is true?

Prewriting can help writers avoid rambling and disorganization. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the 'thinking' prewriting strategy mentioned in the passage?

To reflect on what you already know about the assigned topic. (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which of the following is a potential consequence of not engaging in prewriting before starting a writing assignment?

The paper will lack coherence and flow. (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the primary purpose of brainstorming?

To quickly list as many ideas as possible related to a specific topic (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using the 'who, where, what, when, why and how' format during the prewriting process?

To list initial thoughts and ideas related to the topic (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential type of writing in the passage?

Narrative essay (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the purpose of the introduction in an academic essay or paper?

To lay out what the paper plans to discuss (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of creating a mind map during the prewriting process?

To organize and visualize the structure of the paper (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the relationship between the mind map and the actual writing process, according to the passage?

The mind map serves as a guide for the actual writing process (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the purpose of the body paragraphs in an academic essay or paper?

To explore and explain the topics related to the main idea (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the purpose of the conclusion in an academic essay or paper?

To tie together the main points and ideas discussed in the paper (A) Signup and view all the answers