The Chocolate Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a suggested method for writing an effective introduction?

Using a startling statistic

Using a brief narrative or anecdote

Quoting an expert

Providing dictionary definitions (correct)

According to the text, what should be included in the middle part of an introduction?

Personal reflection

Common misperception

Thesis statement

Background information (correct)

What is the purpose of organizing data logically and coherently in a report?

To make the report more visually appealing

To make the report easier to understand (correct)

To make the report longer

To make the report more interesting

According to the text, how many direct quotations per page is recommended for an academic essay?

1-2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of quoting in academic papers, according to the text?

To add credibility to your argument Signup and view all the answers

Which tense should be used when citing the work of others in APA style?

Past or present perfect tense Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a signal phrase in introducing a quotation?

To make a claim or expand on the author's claim Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good conclusion?

Summarizes the main points of the essay Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a body paragraph?

To introduce a new topic to be discussed in the paragraph Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common pitfall to avoid when writing body paragraphs?

Using quotes that do not explain the differences/similarities between publications Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main parts of a paragraph?

Topic sentence, explanation/evidence, conclusion Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a way to ensure logical flow in writing?

Using redundancies Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of synthesis in writing?

To combine different sources into a whole Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between cohesion and coherence in writing?

Cohesion is the relationship between sentences, while coherence is the smooth flow of ideas Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach to wordiness in writing?

Eliminate all unnecessary words and phrases Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a wordy phrase that can be eliminated to make the sentence more concise?

In a situation in which Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a transitional device?

Moreover Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using active voice in writing?

To make the writing more clear and concise Signup and view all the answers

Why is passive voice often considered wordy?

Because it is often awkward and vague Signup and view all the answers

The Chocolate Quiz

Questions and Answers

Which of the following is NOT a suggested method for writing an effective introduction?

According to the text, what should be included in the middle part of an introduction?

What is the purpose of organizing data logically and coherently in a report?

According to the text, how many direct quotations per page is recommended for an academic essay?

What is the purpose of quoting in academic papers, according to the text?

Which tense should be used when citing the work of others in APA style?

What is the purpose of a signal phrase in introducing a quotation?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good conclusion?

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a body paragraph?

Which of the following is NOT a common pitfall to avoid when writing body paragraphs?

What are the three main parts of a paragraph?

Which of the following is NOT a way to ensure logical flow in writing?

What is the purpose of synthesis in writing?

What is the difference between cohesion and coherence in writing?

What is the recommended approach to wordiness in writing?

Which of the following is a wordy phrase that can be eliminated to make the sentence more concise?

Which of the following is an example of a transitional device?

What is the purpose of using active voice in writing?

Why is passive voice often considered wordy?

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