Question 1

To entertain, to inform, and to persuade are three primary reasons people write.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Knowing why you are writing will help you maintain focus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A formal outline is just a simple list of ideas, but a rough outline is much more detailed and is particularly appropriate for longer writing projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When considering your audience, you should keep in mind such things as age, education, occupation, and knowledge of the subject matter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The object of editing is to have fewer errors and make your paper more readable

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When you revise focus on all categories of the revision checklist at once.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Narrative writing organizes its details chronologically-in other words, in time order.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following options lists the writing process steps in the standard order?

Accepted Answer

A)   organize ideas; discover ideas; draft; revise; edit; proofread
B)   organize ideas; discover ideas; draft; edit; revise; proofread
C)   discover ideas; organize ideas; draft; revise; edit; proofread
D)   discover ideas; draft; organize ideas; revise; proofread; edit

Question 9

When giving feedback to one of your fellow writers, you should point out both what you like and what you think needs improvement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Not all writing situations involve communicating with someone other than you.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In the editing process, you should review your paper slowly and repeatedly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Once you have the overall shape of your paper determined, you are ready to write your first and only draft.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A formal outline for a paragraph follows the pattern

Accepted Answer

A)   thesis, supporting details, concluding sentence
B)   supporting details, thesis, concluding sentence
C)   topic sentence, thesis, supporting details
D)   thesis, topic sentence, examples

Question 14

While writing your first draft, you should be as critical as possible so that you can avoid having to write a second draft.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: The Writing Process

The object of editing is to have fewer errors and make your paper more readable

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When giving feedback to one of your fellow writers, you should point out both what you like and what you think needs improvement.

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Not all writing situations involve communicating with someone other than you.

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When considering your audience, you should keep in mind such things as age, education, occupation, and knowledge of the subject matter.

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Once you have the overall shape of your paper determined, you are ready to write your first and only draft.

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When you revise focus on all categories of the revision checklist at once.

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Knowing why you are writing will help you maintain focus.

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While writing your first draft, you should be as critical as possible so that you can avoid having to write a second draft.

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In the editing process, you should review your paper slowly and repeatedly.

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Narrative writing organizes its details chronologically-in other words, in time order.

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A formal outline is just a simple list of ideas, but a rough outline is much more detailed and is particularly appropriate for longer writing projects.

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Which of the following options lists the writing process steps in the standard order?

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A formal outline for a paragraph follows the pattern

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To entertain, to inform, and to persuade are three primary reasons people write.

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Exam 1: The Writing Process

The object of editing is to have fewer errors and make your paper more readable

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When giving feedback to one of your fellow writers, you should point out both what you like and what you think needs improvement.

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Not all writing situations involve communicating with someone other than you.

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When considering your audience, you should keep in mind such things as age, education, occupation, and knowledge of the subject matter.

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Once you have the overall shape of your paper determined, you are ready to write your first and only draft.

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When you revise focus on all categories of the revision checklist at once.

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Knowing why you are writing will help you maintain focus.

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While writing your first draft, you should be as critical as possible so that you can avoid having to write a second draft.

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In the editing process, you should review your paper slowly and repeatedly.

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Narrative writing organizes its details chronologically-in other words, in time order.

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A formal outline is just a simple list of ideas, but a rough outline is much more detailed and is particularly appropriate for longer writing projects.

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Which of the following options lists the writing process steps in the standard order?

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A formal outline for a paragraph follows the pattern

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To entertain, to inform, and to persuade are three primary reasons people write.

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