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3 Responses so far to "Ways to Avoid Plagiarism in Essays and Papers"
February 25th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
What information is included on a works cited page?
A.the Internet articles that you used in the essay
B.the articles that you browsed through
C.the books that you read
D.the periodicals that you referenced
2.Which of the following is a correctly written book citation?
A.(Jennings 88).
B.(Jennings par. 20).
C.(Jennings "Warfare," 45).
D.(Jennings "Warfare" 45).
3.What is the purpose of expository writing?
A.It persuades someone.
B.It describes something.
C.It identifies something.
D.It explains something.
4.Which of the following should not be on a source card for a periodical?
A.the author
B.the article
C.the page
D.the place of publication
5.What is plagiarism?
1. forgetting to place a citation
2. not using quotations around a quote
3. not leading into the quote properly
answers 1 and 3
answers 1 and 2
answers 1, 2, and 3
6.What is the best definition of a slant?
A.someone’s opinion that is unfounded
B.an angled or inclined surface
C.an author’s bias for or against something
D.an inappropriate source of information that cannot be used in research
7.What is the purpose of an introduction paragraph?
A.to tell your reader everything you will say
B.to introduce your subject
C.to entice your reader to read more about the subject
D.to set up a framework for the paper
8.What is the purpose of an outline?
A.to help visualize your information
B.to make sure that you do not plagiarize
C.to organize your thoughts
D.to guide you through your paper to works cited
9.Why do people use note cards for speeches?
1. They help people organize their thoughts.
2. They help people not lose their train of thought.
3. They help people avoid reading their speech.
Answers 2 and 3
Answers 1, 2, and 3
10.What is the purpose of a conclusion paragraph?
A.to restate your thesis
B.to tell your reader everything that was read
C.to give a finished feeling to your paper
D.to summarize your paper
11.Is the following quotation set up properly? Why or why not?
A.As Juliet reflected on the evening, she looked out on her balcony and sighed, "O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?"
B.No, there is no citation.
C.No, we do not know when this happened.
D.Yes, we know who Romeo and Juliet are.
E.Yes, we know the situation for the quote.
12.What is the main purpose for visual aids?
A.They help explain the information in another way.
B.They make the paper look more professional.
C.They add validity to the paper.
D.They break up the monotony of a piece of writing.
13.Is the following quotation set up properly? Why or why not?
"Biologists use stains when looking under the microscope," said Dr. Rahn Broady.
A.No, there is no citation.
B.No, we do not know when this was said.
C.Yes, we can understand the quotation.
D.Yes, we can follow the train of thought.
14.Why do people use note cards in research writing?
1. They decrease the chances of plagiarizing.
2. They are useful for organizing your thoughts.
3. They encourage you to be brief.
Answers 1 and 2
Answers 1, 2, and 3
15.Which is not an example of expository writing?
A.a computer’s instruction manual
B.the GoogleTM home page
C.a university brochure
D.a detour sign
16.What is the best definition for a paragraph’s topic sentence?
A.a sentence that begins the paragraph
B.a sentence that helps the reader to organize her thoughts
C.a sentence that tells the reader what will be discussed
D.a sentence that is the first sentence of the paragraph
17.What is the best definition for technical writing?
A.Writing that gives directions.
B.Writing that includes technical terms in a directive fashion.
C.Writing that explains things in a technical way.
D.Writing that breaks down a process into smaller, easier steps.
18.Which of the following is an appropriate thesis for a five-page research paper?
A.Thomas Jefferson’s ideas have affected every branch of the American government in multiple ways.
B.Tomatoes are beneficial vegetables to our bodies in multiple ways.
C.Ernest Hemmingway’s literary masterpieces influenced every modern writer.
D.Mexican culture’s Day of the Dead activities are truly fascinating.
19.What is the purpose of a thesis?
A.It helps your reader understand your purpose.
B.It gives you direction when writing.
C.It gives you a main idea.
D.It is the last sentence in the first paragraph.
20.Janie is writing a research paper on the health benefits of apples. Which of the following Internet sites would probably be a good source of reliable information?
A.www.OrganicApples4All.com
B.www.luvmyapplez.com
C.www.purdue.edu
D.www.healthyeating.org
21.A conversation with your principal would be classified as _____.
A.semi-formal
B.formal
C.informal
22.Which of the following should you not do if you lose your train of thought in a presentation?
A.Stop and say nothing.
B.Say anything.
C.Take a deep breath.
D.Look over your notes.
23.Which of the following is an appropriate topic for a five-page researc
February 25th, 2010 at 5:28 pm
d,a,a,c,1/2,a,c,d,a,c,a,d,3,b,c,d,b,a,d,b,b
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February 25th, 2010 at 5:30 pm
1. A-D but not necessarily C or B unless you used them in your work, or paraphrased from them
2. A
3. D
4. C
5. Answers 1 and 2
6. D
7. B
8. C
9. 2
10. D
11. E
12. A
13. C
14. 2
15. A
16. C
17. B
18. A
19. C
20. D
21. B
22. A
23.??
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