Part 1 of 1 Question 1 of 10 According to the MLA guidelines, a short quotation must: A. be enclosed in quotations marks B.

be followed by a parenthetical citation

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C. have complete publication information for its source listed on the Works Cited page D. all of the above

Question 2 of 10 According to the MLA guidelines, a long quotation must: A. be indented one inch from the left margin B. be followed by a parenthetical citation

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C. have complete publication information for its source listed on the Works Cited page D. all of the above

Question 3 of 10 To avoid plagiarism, you must name the source of: A. material that you quote B. information that you summarize C. information that you paraphrase D. all of the above

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Question 4 of 10 11. When do you need to include an in-text citation?

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A. Only with verbatim quotations B. Any time you quote, summarize, or paraphrase information from a source C. When it's convenient D. It is never necessary to include an in-text citation.

Question 5 of 10 The page number used in an MLA in-text citation should refer to:

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A. The page where the quotation, paraphrased material, or summarized material can be found B. The entire page range of the article C. Whatever you want it to refer to D. None of the above

Question 6 of 10

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Ordinarily, when you have included the author's name in your signal phrase, what should you include inside the parentheses at the end of the quotation, summary, or paraphrase? A. The author's name, title of the work, and date of publication B. The title of the work and the page number C. Only the page number D. None of the above

Question 7 of 10

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If the author's name does not appear in your signal phrase, what should you include inside the parentheses at the end of the quotation, summary, or paraphrase? A. The author's name and the page number B. The author's name, the title of the work, and the date of publication

C. Only the page number D. None of the above

Question 8 of 10

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When the author of a work is unknown and you have not included the complete title of the work in the signal phrase, what should you include inside the parentheses at the end of the quotation, summary, or paraphrase? A. The date of publication and the page number B. Only the page number C. There should not be an in-text citation. D. A short form of the title of the work and the page number

Question 9 of 10 Check the three (3) correct MLA parenthetical citations: A. (Smith 2006 page 14) B. (Barbara Smith, 14) C. (Smith 14) D. (Anonymous 14) E. ("The World" 14) F. (Smith, B, page 14, 2006) G. (14) Question 10 of 10 1. Many theses include the writer's subject and: A. opinion B. understanding C. notes

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D. sources

Part 1 of 1 Question 1 of 10 There are no significant differences between MLA and APA formatting. True False Question 2 of 10

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In MLA, if you do not have an author for your article, begin the Works Cited citation with Unknown. True False Question 3 of 10 When using MLA format, always include a web address beginning with http. True False Question 4 of 10 10.0 Points 10.0 Points

The names of journals and magazines should be italicized. True False Question 5 of 10 10.0 Points

A strong concluding paragraph can A. reword your thesis B. summarize your main points C. neither A nor B

D. both A and B

Question 6 of 10

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Paragraphs that develop and support the main ideas found within the introduction of the essay are called A. body paragraphs B. concluding paragraphs C. fragment paragraphs D. paraphrases

Question 7 of 10 The indentation in MLA Works Cited formatting is called A. hanging indentation B. secondary source indentation C. floating indentation D. plagiarism

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Question 8 of 10 In MLA, the proper name for the list of references cited in your essay is A. Bibliography B. Works Cited C. Source List D. References

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Question 9 of 10 On the Works Cited page in MLA format, citations are generally listed: A. alphabetically according to author's last name B. numerically in order of appearance in the text C. sequentially by name of the publisher D. by date, with the oldest works going first

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Question 10 of 10 If citing a book with more than one author: A. Give only the first authors name. B. Invert only the name of the first author. C. Use et al. D. Omit any mention of authors and use the book title.

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Part 1 of 1 Question 1 of 10 When writing to evaluate, it is most important to keep focused on A. Effective dialogue B. Chronological accuracy C. Criteria D. Effective use of strong memories, either for bad or good

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Question 2 of 10 Wikipedia is an excellent cited source for an academic essay on just about anything. A. True B. False Question 3 of 10

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A strong concluding paragraph can A. reword your thesis B. summarize your main points C. neither A nor B D. both A and B

Question 4 of 10

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Paragraphs that develop and support the main ideas found within the introduction of the essay are called A. body paragraphs B. concluding paragraphs C. fragment paragraphs D. paraphrases

Question 5 of 10 A peer reviewed scholarly journal can most easily be found in A. the supermarket checkout line B. the corner newsstand C. the online library databases D. your local thrift shop

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Question 6 of 10 The most appropriate topic for an evaluative essay would be A. a proposal to widen the highway to the beach B. a discussion of the best hamburger chain C. a discussion of job opportunities for criminal justice majors D. a recollection of a first date

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Question 7 of 10 When used properly, transition words A. lead the reader to the next thought B. provide the reader with a sense of connection C. neither A nor B D. both A and B

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Question 8 of 10

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The manufacturers website is the best place to get unbiased information for an evaluative product essay. A. True B. False Question 9 of 10 10.0 Points

Which of the following would be an appropriate source for an academic evaluative essay about cell phones? A. Consumer Reports B. the diary of a famous general

C. a fictional account of the Civil War D. a two hundred year history of the beef industry

Question 10 of 10 Which of the following is most relevant when evaluating sources? A. bias and credibility B. gender of the author C. cultural identification of the author D. none of the above Part 1 of 1 Question 1 of 10 Some effective ways to proofread are A. to read an essay backwards B. to read an essay aloud C. to ask for another person to read the essay and look for errors D. all of the above

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Question 2 of 10 Revising and proofreading are the first steps in the writing process True False Question 3 of 10 A good metaphor for failing to proofread your essay would be A. showing up for inspection without shining your shoes

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B. failing to plan the logistics for a shipment of ammunition C. ignoring the complaints of a patient who is saying that her pain medication does not work D. failing to call your mother when her first grandchild is born

Question 4 of 10

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The process by which your classmates view your essay and make suggestions is called A. mediation process B. brainstorming C. peer review D. fight club

Question 5 of 10 If your professor marks your paper comma splice, you should A. congratulate yourself on a job well done B. revise the sentence C. Mark the sentence with italics D. Complain that your professor is grossly unfair to you

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Question 6 of 10

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The role of the student in the peer review process is to ruthlessly point out flaws in another students writing, thus gaining a tactical grading advantage. True False Question 7 of 10 10.0 Points

Which shows the correct order for the steps of the writing process, from earliest to latest? A. Revision, proofreading, brainstorming, composing B. Composing, brainstorming, revision, proofreading C. Brainstorming, composing, proofreading, revision D. Brainstorming, composing, revision, proofreading

Question 8 of 10 English 101 requires you to write how many formal essays? A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four

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Question 9 of 10

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If your instructor marks your essay down for being single spaced, the area for revision is A. MLA formatting B. Diction C. Sentence structure D. Hang indentation

Question 10 of 10

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The goal of the writing process is to produce writers who are able to sit down at the computer and turn out a perfect essay, without needing to plan, revise, or proofread.

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Question 1 of 10

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For this question, see the table in Russell, pp. 225-227: Suggesting there are only two possible solutions to a problem. . .when, in reality, there could be many potential options for resolving the issue is an example of what kind of logical fallacy: A. false cause B. hasty generalization C. either/or reasoning D. red herring

Question 2 of 10 For this question, see the table in Russell, pp. 225-227: The following is an example of what sort of logical fallacy: If states legalize gay marriage, then the next thing that will be legalized is plural marriage. A. Tradition B. Stereotyping

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C. Glittering generality D. Slippery slope

Question 3 of 10 For this question, see the table in Russell, pp. 225-227:

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If you are writing a cause and effect essay, you will want to be particularly concerned with which of the following fallacies: A. Post hoc B. Slippery slope C. Either/or reasoning D. Ad hominem

Question 4 of 10 For this question, see the table in Russell, pp. 225-227:

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You are writing a product evaluation for a Toyota Prius. You write that the reader should consider buying a Prius because actor and producer Larry David drives a Prius. This is an example of what kind of logical fallacy:

A. Ad hominem B. False authority or testimonial C. Post hoc D. Hasty generalization

Question 5 of 10

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If you begin your argument with specific details and examples and then build to a general thesis from these details and examples, you are arguing by

A. Deduction B. Induction C. Convection D. Plagiarism

Question 6 of 10

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In the essay How Facebook Can Harm Your Relationships by Leigh Goessl (Russell 233-234), the writer argues that A. Facebook, for all its faults, is well worth the time spent there. B. Facebook is usually very helpful to ones career. C. Facebook can strain marriages and family relationships. D. The high standards of privacy on Facebook protect its users from any real harm.

Question 7 of 10

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In Sex, Lies and Conversation: Why Is It So Hard for Men and Women to Talk to Each Other, writer Deborah Tannen argues that A. compared to women, men talk more in public and less at home. B. there is absolutely no real difference in the communication styles of men and women. C. research shows that when male children talk to male children, they sit facing each other directly and look into each others eyes, while when female children talk to other female children, they sit at angles and look elsewhere in the room. D. gender roles in communication are of no real importance.

Question 8 of 10 The word that author Thomas James Pinkerton uses to describe a male nurse is A. he-nurse

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B. xy caregiver C. murse D. nurse practitioner

Question 9 of 10 The most effective ads are always the wordiest ads. True False Question 10 of 10 Marketing is a form of A. plagiarism B. logical fallacy C. scholarly writing D. persuasion

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Question 1 of 10 10.0 Points There are no significant differences between MLA and APA formatting.

True False

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In MLA, if you do not have an author for your article, begin the Works Cited citation with Unknown.

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Answer Key: False Question 3 of 10 10.0 Points When using MLA format, always include a web address beginning with http.

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The names of journals and magazines should be italicized.

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Answer Key: True Question 5 of 10 10.0 Points

A strong concluding paragraph can A. reword your thesis B. summarize your main points C. neither A nor B

D. both A and B

Answer Key: D Question 6 of 10 10.0 Points Paragraphs that develop and support the main ideas found within the introduction of the essay are called A. body paragraphs B. concluding paragraphs C. fragment paragraphs D. paraphrases

Answer Key: A Question 7 of 10 10.0 Points The indentation in MLA Works Cited formatting is called A. hanging indentation B. secondary source indentation C. floating indentation D. plagiarism

Answer Key: A Question 8 of 10 10.0 Points In MLA, the proper name for the list of references cited in your essay is A. Source List B. References C. Works Cited

D. Bibliography

Answer Key: C Question 9 of 10 10.0 Points On the Works Cited page in MLA format, citations are generally listed: A. alphabetically according to author's last name

B. numerically in order of appearance in the text

C. sequentially by name of the publisher

D. by date, with the oldest works going first

Answer Key: A Question 10 of 10 10.0 Points If citing a book with more than one author: A. Give only the first authors name.

B. Invert only the name of the first author.

C. Use Anonymous to mean more than one author. D. Omit any mention of authors and use the book title.

Answer Key: B

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Question 1 of 10 10.0 Points According to the MLA guidelines, a short quotation must: A. be enclosed in quotations marks B. be followed by a parenthetical citation C. have complete publication information for its source listed on the Works Cited page D. all of the above

Answer Key: D Question 2 of 10 10.0 Points According to the MLA guidelines, a long quotation must: A. be indented one inch from the left margin B. be followed by a parenthetical citation C. have complete publication information for its source listed on the Works Cited page D. all of the above

Answer Key: D Question 3 of 10 10.0 Points To avoid plagiarism, you must name the source of: A. material that you quote B. information that you summarize C. information that you paraphrase D. all of the above

Answer Key: D Question 4 of 10 10.0 Points 11. When do you need to include an in-text citation? A. Only with verbatim quotations B. Any time you quote, summarize, or paraphrase information from a source C. When it's convenient D. It is never necessary to include an in-text citation.

Answer Key: B Question 5 of 10 10.0 Points The page number used in an MLA in-text citation should refer to: A. The page where the quotation, paraphrased material, or summarized material can be found B. The entire page range of the article C. Whatever you want it to refer to D. None of the above

Answer Key: A Question 6 of 10 10.0 Points Ordinarily, when you have included the author's name in your signal phrase, what should you include inside the parentheses at the end of the quotation, summary, or paraphrase? A. The author's name, title of the work, and date of publication B. The title of the work and the page number C. Only the page number D. None of the above

Answer Key: C Question 7 of 10 10.0 Points

If the author's name does not appear in your signal phrase, what should you include inside the parentheses at the end of the quotation, summary, or paraphrase? A. The author's name and the page number B. The author's name, the title of the work, and the date of publication C. Only the page number D. None of the above

Answer Key: A Question 8 of 10 10.0 Points When the author of a work is unknown and you have not included the complete title of the work in the signal phrase, what should you include inside the parentheses at the end of the quotation, summary, or paraphrase? A. The date of publication and the page number B. Only the page number C. There should not be an in-text citation. D. A short form of the title of the work and the page number

Answer Key: D Question 9 of 10 10.0 Points Check the three (3) correct MLA parenthetical citations: A. (Smith 2006 page 14) B. (Barbara Smith, 14) C. (Smith 14) D. (Anonymous 14) E. ("The World" 14) F. (Smith, B, page 14, 2006) G. (14)

Answer Key: C, E, G Question 10 of 10 10.0 Points 1. Many theses include the writer's subject and: A. opinion

B. understanding C. notes D. sources

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Question 1 of 10 10.0 Points 2. Choose the group of words that is a complete sentence. A. Unfortunately for the bird that flew into the car windshield.

B. Exceptional times require exceptional measures.

C. In the presence of many witnesses, including the mayor, the press, and the justice of the peace.

D. If you do not believe me.

Answer Key: B Question 2 of 10 10.0 Points 3. Decide whether the group of words below is a fragment, a complete sentence, or a fused sentence. And could swim even though he hated water.

A. fragment B. complete sentence C. fused sentence

Answer Key: A Question 3 of 10 10.0 Points Since tomorrow is Saturday and I need groceries. This is a A. fragment

B. complete sentence C. fused sentence

Answer Key: A Question 4 of 10 10.0 Points 5. The sentence below may contain a run-on. If you think that the sentence is correct, choose "No mistake." Otherwise, choose the answer that corrects the run-on. Going to medical school is very expensive, it can take years to pay off school loans.

A. Going to medical school is very expensive it can take years to pay off school loans.

B. Going to medical school is very expensive. It can take years to pay off school loans.

C. Going to medical school is very expensive, it can take years. To pay off school loans.

D. No mistake

Answer Key: B Question 5 of 10 10.0 Points 5. The sentence below may contain a run-on. If you think that the sentence is correct, choose "No mistake." Otherwise, choose the answer that corrects the run-on. Joel enjoyed listening to early music none of his friends like it.

A. Joel enjoyed listening to early music; therefore, none of his friends like it.

B. Joel enjoyed listening to early music. None of his friends like it.

C. Joel enjoyed listening to early music, none of his friends like it.

D. No mistake

Answer Key: B Question 6 of 10 10.0 Points For the following question, choose whether the group of words is a fragment, a fused sentence, or a complete sentence. Trying to overcome his stage fright by auditioning for the lead role in the play. A. fragment B. complete sentence C. fused sentence

Answer Key: A Question 7 of 10 10.0 Points Choose the answer with the correct comma usage: A. Because I could not roller skate the other kids excluded me.

B. Since you are writing Mom let her know I miss her.

C. If I see Paulo, I will tell him you said hello.

D. If you are, going there call me.

Answer Key: C Question 8 of 10 10.0 Points Choose the answer with the correct use of commas and semicolons: A. Caroline has severe pine allergies; nevertheless, she is going camping with her family.

B. Sometimes; we watch television after dinner.

C. I like taking Biology, however I hate dissecting cats.

D. If he gives her a diamond ring; I will be very surprised.

Answer Key: A Question 9 of 10 10.0 Points Choose the answer with the correct comma usage: A. We played chess, checkers, and Boggle at the party.

B. We had fun but it was terribly late when we got home.

C. My husband woke up early the next day but, he went back to bed.

D. Amazingly, the neighbors are, from the same town as my cousin.

Answer Key: A Question 10 of 10 10.0 Points

For the following question, choose whether the group of words is a fragment, a fused sentence, or a complete sentence. Many online universities are finding that flexible class schedules offer non-traditional students the chance to obtain a diploma later in life. . A. fragment B. complete sentence C. fused sentence

Answer Key: B