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QU E S TI ON 1 When analyzing a text from the perspective of gender, you should consider_____. The writer's history as a journalist The race of the writer The religious context of the text The image of maleness or femaleness the writer portrays 5 points

QU E S TI ON 2 1. When writing an argumentative essay, which of the following should be avoided? Presenting only one side of the argument Presenting opposing viewpoints Rebutting differing viewpoints Pointing out common ground 5 points

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QU E S TI ON 3 Which of the following sentences is correct? Enrique likes fishing; Rosa prefers swimming. Enrique likes fishing but, Rosa prefers swimming. Enrique likes fishing Rosa prefers swimming. Enrique likes fishing, Rosa prefers swimming. 5 points

QU E S TI ON 4 1. Academic writing often involves crafting a ________, which can be defined as taking a viewpoint and attempting to prove its validity. Narrative Critical analysis Plot summary Description 5 points

QU E S TI ON 5 1. Which of the following sentences is incorrect? The girls' bicycles are in the yard. The girl's bicycles are in the yard. I asked my boss for three month's pay. I asked my boss for three months' pay.

5 points

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Directly quoting someone else’s exact words should be used __________. only in appendices sparingly and for unique passages as much as possible for credibility for all authoritative references

5 points

QU E S TI ON 7 1. Analytical reading will be hindered by _____. Annotating a text in the margins. Previewing a text by skimming. Reading only the abstract of a text. Discussing a text with a classmate. 5 points

QU E S TI ON 8 1. Which of the following is a planning technique? Drafting Revising Proofreading Clustering 5 points

QU E S TI ON 9 1.

____________ is a rhetorical strategy. Readership Argumentat ion Revision Bias

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QU E S TI ON 1 0 1. Which of the following sentences is correct? For the potluck please bring: silverware, beverages, and a dish to share. Please bring the following items to the potluck: silverware, beverages, and a dish to share. Silverware, beverages, and a dish to share: are items you need to bring to the potluck. Please bring: silverware, beverages, and a dish to share to the potluck. 5 points

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QU E S TI ON 11 Which of the following is a revising technique? Editing for grammar Correcting punctuation Reordering paragraphs Checking for spelling 5 points

QU E S TI ON 1 2 1. Which statement is true for evaluating visual material? Pictorial icons are fixed and absolute. In pictures, meaning is fluid and variable. Realistic pictures least resemble their real-life counterparts. Abstract drawings are more detailed and have more shading. 5 points

QU E S TI ON 1 3 1. In a _____ essay, all supporting details clearly relate to the thesis. Transitional Unified Stratified Simplified 5 points

QU E S TI ON 1 4 1. All of the following are acceptable sources for an academic research paper except for ______. Wikipedia Peer-reviewed website

Personal interview Accredited journal 5 points

QU E S TI ON 1 5 1. Which of the following is a higher order concern? Editing for mechanics Editing for spelling Editing for punctuation Editing for support 5 points

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Which of the following is an example of plagiarism? Using a quotation from an author with quotation marks but no citation. Referring to an author’s ideas in your own words and including a citation. Working collaboratively with someone else on a paper. Using someone else’s words and using quotation marks and a citation.

5 points

QU E S TI ON 1 7 1.

Using someone who is not an expert to support a claim is a logical fallacy called _____. Non sequitur Slippery slope Faulty use of authority Ad hominem

5 points

QU E S TI ON 1 8 1. Which of the following is the best strategy for linking evidence to your ideas in an argument?

Presenting one side of an argument Including information from a website Including expert testimony Including logical fallacies 5 points

QU E S TI ON 1 9 1.

Information provided in your essay must be referenced in all of the cases except ___. When the information involves taking the author’s information in your own words. When the information is summarized. When the information involves common knowledge. When the information is quoted word for word.

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The appeal to a reader using statistics and facts is referred as ___________. Faros Logo s Etho s Path os...