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Chapter 6 lists four characteristics that can help you establish an effective professional persona. One is cooperativeness. Which of the following is NOT one of the other characteristics listed in the chapter?
Chapter 6 lists four characteristics that can help you establish an effective professional persona. One is cooperativeness. Which of the following is NOT one of the other characteristics listed in the chapter?
- fair-mindedness
- moderation
- self-control (correct)
- modesty
Which of the following is NOT a guideline for using the comparison-and-contrast pattern of organization?
Which of the following is NOT a guideline for using the comparison-and-contrast pattern of organization?
- Choose either the whole-by-whole or the part-by-part pattern or some combination of the two. Then order the second-level items.
- Once you've ordered the second-level items, arrange them spatially. (correct)
- Evaluate each item according to the criteria you have established.
- Consider using graphics to complement the text.
A sentence with a negative construction contains a word or phrase that describes what something is not. One example is the phrase not many, which could be replaced by the positive construction few.
A sentence with a negative construction contains a word or phrase that describes what something is not. One example is the phrase not many, which could be replaced by the positive construction few.
True (A)
Which pattern of organization would be most helpful for organizing the work-experience section of your résumé?
Which pattern of organization would be most helpful for organizing the work-experience section of your résumé?
Which of the following is an example of a coherence device?
Which of the following is an example of a coherence device?
To create an effective title for your document, what should you focus on?
To create an effective title for your document, what should you focus on?
Which pair of sentences shows the most effective transition from the first sentence to the second?
Which pair of sentences shows the most effective transition from the first sentence to the second?
Sentences are often easier to understand and more emphatic if new information appears in which position?
Sentences are often easier to understand and more emphatic if new information appears in which position?
What level of formality does technical communication usually require?
What level of formality does technical communication usually require?
Which of the following sentences has a strong verb?
Which of the following sentences has a strong verb?
Study Notes
Establishing an Effective Professional Persona
- Cooperativeness is one of the characteristics that can help establish an effective professional persona.
Guidelines for Using the Comparison-and-Contrast Pattern
- There is a specific guideline for using the comparison-and-contrast pattern of organization, and one of the options is not a part of it.
Sentence Construction
- A sentence with a negative construction contains a word or phrase that describes what something is not.
- The phrase "not many" is an example of a negative construction, which could be replaced by the positive construction "few".
Organizing a Résumé
- The comparison-and-contrast pattern of organization would be most helpful for organizing the work-experience section of a résumé.
Coherence Devices
- One of the options is an example of a coherence device.
Creating an Effective Title
- To create an effective title for a document, focus on the main point or key information.
Effective Transitions
- The most effective transition from the first sentence to the second occurs when the sentences show a clear connection between ideas.
Sentence Structure
- Sentences are often easier to understand and more emphatic if new information appears at the end.
Technical Communication
- Technical communication usually requires a formal level of tone.
Strong Verbs
- One of the sentences has a strong verb, making it more effective.
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Test your knowledge of Chapter 6 and identify the characteristic that is NOT one of the professional persona traits. Learn about cooperativeness and other essential qualities for a successful professional image.
