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What is the purpose of quoting in writing?

To summarize the author's words
To emphasize the opinion of the writer
To introduce the author's stand using their own words (correct)
To simplify the information

In what instances can quotes be used in writing?

When you want to highlight a particularly striking sentence the author wrote (correct)
When you want to simplify the information
When the information needs to be summarized
When the author's words are not powerful enough

What technique is recommended when introducing a quotation in writing?

The PQR method
The ABC method
The XYZ method
The ICE method (correct)

How should the copied text be presented when quoting in writing?

Enclosed in quotation marks (A) Signup and view all the answers

When would you use quoting instead of paraphrasing in writing?

When you think you can no longer word the information any better or simpler (D) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following outlining techniques with their descriptions:

Topic Outline = Uses phrases and main ideas, with parallel wording for headings and subheadings Sentence Outline = Utilizes full sentences, with less need for parallelism Summary = Distills essential concepts in a paragraph or two, reproducing key ideas and points of a text Previewing = Setting goals in reading any academic text early on, especially when planning to summarize it later on Signup and view all the answers

Match the following components of a well-written outline with their descriptions:

Thesis statement = States the main idea of the entire text Main idea for each paragraph = Expresses the central concept of individual sections Evidence and supporting details for each paragraph = Provides backing for the main ideas within each section Purpose for summarizing the text = Determines which parts to include in the summary based on specific goals Signup and view all the answers

Match the following goals of summarizing with their descriptions:

Reproducing key ideas and points of a text = Expresses the concepts and ideas with precise and specific language Expressing concepts and ideas with precise language = Distilling essential concepts in a paragraph or two Choosing which parts to include in a summary = Determining what is essential based on your own view and purpose for summarizing Setting goals in reading an academic text early on = Aids in focusing and paying attention to important parts of the text for specific purposes Signup and view all the answers

Match the following techniques for preparing to summarize with their descriptions:

Previewing = Setting goals in reading any academic text early on, especially when planning to summarize it later on Skimming and scanning = Techniques used when reading a text to prepare for summarization Choosing which parts to include in a summary = Taking note of your purpose for summarizing the text and your own view on what is essential Setting goals in reading an academic text early on = Allows for more focused attention on important parts of the text Signup and view all the answers

Match the following outlining requirements with their descriptions:

Topic Outline = Uses parallel wording for headings and subheadings, divides them into two or more parts Sentence Outline = Utilizes full sentences, requires less parallelism in wording Summary = Distills essential concepts in a brief form, excluding non-essential details Well-written outline = Includes thesis statement, main idea for each paragraph, evidence, and supporting details Signup and view all the answers