10 Questions
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?
self-control
Which of the following is NOT a guideline for using the comparison-and-contrast pattern of organization?
Once you've ordered the second-level items, arrange them spatially.
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
Which pattern of organization would be most helpful for organizing the work-experience section of your résumé?
chronological
Which of the following is an example of a coherence device?
repeating key words
To create an effective title for your document, what should you focus on?
key words that describe the document's subject and purpose
Which pair of sentences shows the most effective transition from the first sentence to the second?
Demand for kettle chips is down by 15 percent. As a result, we have laid off 12 production workers.
Sentences are often easier to understand and more emphatic if new information appears in which position?
at the end of the sentence
What level of formality does technical communication usually require?
moderately formal to highly formal
Which of the following sentences has a strong verb?
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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.
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.
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