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CM107 College Composition I

Unit 1 Quiz

Question 1

Read each passage and decide whether the writer's aim is to entertain, inform, educate, or persuade. After you choose your answer, select FEEDBACK for more information on the author's purpose. 

Beginning March 14, 2014, Mapleleaf Inc., will no longer be able to provide employees with free dental coverage. We can provide you with a list of various insurance options that are available for purchase. We appreciate your continued support of our company endeavors as we transition through these challenging economic times.

What is the writer's purpose?

Question options:

a) entertain

b) inform

c) educate

d) persuade

 

Question 2 Do not support Governor White in his upcoming bid for reelection. In the past year, he has reduced the state's education budget, causing the loss of thousands of teacher jobs and the potential reduction of teacher salaries. In addition to the loss of jobs, his policies have created problems in our classrooms. We are losing support personnel and our class sizes have been increased from a maximum of 22 to 26, making it even more challenging for us as teachers to provide our students with the individual instruction they need. While White says he supports education, it is clear he does not and if he is reelected, we may find our classroom sizes growing even larger, our paychecks cut, and even our jobs taken away from us.

What is this author's purpose?

Question options:

a) entertain

b) inform

c) educate

d) persuade

 

Question 3 Take a look at the following example of writing that attempts to educate an audience on how to bake cookies:

Version 1:

1. After procurement actions, de-containerize inputs. Perform measurement tasks on a case-by-case basis. In a mixing type bowl, impact heavily on brown sugar, granulated sugar, softened butter, and shortening. Coordinate the interface of eggs and vanilla, avoiding an overrun scenario to the best of your skills and abilities.

2. At this point in time, leverage flour, baking soda, and salt into a bowl and aggregate. Equalize with prior mixture and develop intense and continuous liaison among inputs until well-coordinated. Associate key chocolate and nut subsystems and execute stirring operations.

3. Within this time frame, take action to prepare the heating environment for throughput by manually setting the baking unit (by hand) to a temperature of 375 degrees =F8F (190 degrees C). Drop mixture, in an ongoing fashion, from a teaspoon-type instrument onto an ungreased cookie sheet at intervals sufficient enough apart to permit total and permanent separation of throughputs to the maximum extent practicable under operating conditions.

4. Position cookie sheet in bake situation and survey for 8 to 10 minutes or until cooking action terminates. Initiate coordination of outputs within the cooling rack function. Containerize, wrap in red tape, and disseminate to authorized staff personnel in a timely and expeditious basis.

Contrast the previous directions to Version 2:

1. PREHEAT your oven to 375° F.

2. COMBINE 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt in small bowl. Beat 1/2 cup of butter, 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a large bowl until creamy. Add 2 eggs, one at a time, and make sure you beat well after added each egg. Gradually stir in your flour mixture and then add 1 cup of chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of chopped pecans. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets. Make sure you allow 2 inches of space between each cookie.

3. BAKE for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes and then place the cookies on wire racks to cool completely.

Now, answer the following questions:

Which version is more effective, given the audience and purpose of writing a recipe?

Why is this version more effective?

Which version will you choose?

Which recipe is easier to follow?

version 2

Because it is easier to follow directions .

I would choose Version 2

Version 2 is easier to follow.

 

Question 4 Read this paragraph from Karen Starr's article published by the Global Conference on Business and Finance Proceedings. The title of this article is “The Game Changers: Exploring Radically Transformational Challenges Confronting Education Business Leadership” http://eds.b.ebscohost.com.lib.kaplan.edu/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?sid=81c9cdbf-b73b-46b6-927d-d6b780152e49%40sessionmgr110&vid=3&hid=115

A reinvigorated and fortified laissez-faire free market economic and neo-liberal policy hegemony is rapidly changing the operations and behaviors of educational programs and institutions. Education’s role in national economic fortunes has assumed primacy over its individual, civic, or social benefits (Reid, Gill & Sears, 2010; Smyth & Shacklock, 2004). Education is a contested and highly political realm of social life. Reforms are “deeply political”, and raise questions about the fundamental purposes of education (Woods, 2008, p. 80). Globalization has had a profound effect, forcing education institutions to rethink their operations and behaviors as the world becomes smarter, faster, and smaller (Bush, 2008). In the face of globalization, education is as fallible and vulnerable, yet as propitiously and opportunely placed to benefit as any other essential human enterprise. Through the forces of globalization, education everywhere confronts new challenges and uncertainties (Held & McGrew, 2004), although there are opportunities: decisions about what to do, how, and when rest with educational leaders. In order to achieve positive outcomes, there are “wicked” determinations to be made at the local level (Kets de Vries, 2001).

This passage is:

Question options:

a) informal

b) semi-formal

c) formal

 

Question 5 Read this paragraph from Karen Starr's article published by the Global Conference on Business and Finance Proceedings. The title of this article is “The Game Changers: Exploring Radically Transformational Challenges Confronting Education Business Leadership” http://eds.b.ebscohost.com.lib.kaplan.edu/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?sid=81c9cdbf-b73b-46b6-927d-d6b780152e49%40sessionmgr110&vid=3&hid=115

A reinvigorated and fortified laissez-faire free market economic and neo-liberal policy hegemony is rapidly changing the operations and behaviors of educational programs and institutions. Education’s role in national economic fortunes has assumed primacy over its individual, civic, or social benefits (Reid, Gill & Sears, 2010; Smyth & Shacklock, 2004). Education is a contested and highly political realm of social life. Reforms are “deeply political”, and raise questions about the fundamental purposes of education (Woods, 2008, p. 80). Globalization has had a profound effect, forcing education institutions to rethink their operations and behaviors as the world becomes smarter, faster, and smaller (Bush, 2008). In the face of globalization, education is as fallible and vulnerable, yet as propitiously and opportunely placed to benefit as any other essential human enterprise. Through the forces of globalization, education everywhere confronts new challenges and uncertainties (Held & McGrew, 2004), although there are opportunities: decisions about what to do, how, and when rest with educational leaders. In order to achieve positive outcomes, there are “wicked” determinations to be made at the local level (Kets de Vries, 2001).

Is this passage:

Question options:

a) ineffective

b) effective

 

CM107 College Composition I

Unit 2 Quiz

Question 1 Apply what you have learned about reading comprehension to understanding this short article entitled “A Heavy Duty Job.” The article, written by Daniel McGinn, was published in Newsweek.

Apply the BEFORE READING, DURING READING, AND AFTER READING suggestions and then summarize the article briefly.

“A Heavy Duty Job”

For nurses, it's a job almost as unpleasant as changing bedpans: moving heavy patients from stretchers to beds and back again. With the average U.S. nurse now in her mid-40s and hospitalized Americans growing more supersized each year, patient-schlepping is putting more nurses in danger of being hospitalized themselves. The American Nurses Association estimates 52 percent of its members complain of chronic back pain; according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nurses are more at risk for back strains than construction workers. So at the ANA's biennial convention in Minneapolis this week, nurses will discuss a key lobbying goal: getting more hospitals to enact "no lift" policies requiring that machines, rather than nurses, be responsible for "patient handling."

Many hospitals that specialize in bariatric surgery on obese patients are already equipped with hydraulic equipment–imagine a small crane with a sling on it–for that job. The technology is also widely used in Europe. But in the past year, more U.S. hospitals have begun buying simpler devices: plastic air mattresses with small holes on the bottom. The air mattress slips under the patient, a small pump inflates it and air escapes through the holes, reducing the friction as the patient is pulled between beds. "It's like an upside-down air-hockey table, and the patient's the puck," says Dave Davis of HoverTech International. James Weedling of rival Patient Transfer Industries says: "What's really driving the product now is Worker Compensation claims."

Proponents say the $3,000 devices pay for themselves in a matter of months. Says Sandy Wise of Novation, a Texas firm that helps hospitals buy equipment states: "This is a supply that will become a necessity." If they weren't so pricey and electrified, they also look like they'd be fun at a pool party.

Enter a short summarization of the article below.

Nurses have a lot of demands on the job , For example,  the physical demands and mental  demands .  Nurses are required to  move and lift patients daily.  Because  most of the nurses are aged in the  mid-40's , each Nurse face a health risk increase  .  Medical devices are implemented to assist  Nurses with the lifting so they don't have to risk their own health. 

 

Question 2 Read the paragraph from an article written by Niccola Davies on nursing.

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Practice Nursing 2014, Vol 25, No 4

© 2014 MA Healthcare Ltd

Effective nursing requires far more than careful attention to detail, robust medical knowledge, and technical skill.

While nurses must identify and react to a patient’s obvious physical health needs, they also have another critical role—to empathize with the mental state of those they are caring for (Barkin, 2011). This is particularly pertinent in the case of practice nurses, who may be required to provide counseling and impart information, often emotionally charged, to the patient and their family.

Patients with intractable long-term conditions are likely to experience some level of anxiety or distress. The unfamiliar situation, the heightened agitation of family members and those around them, and their own questions about what is happening, can tax the mind and body. This can have an impact on the speed of recovery. However, if a practice nurse can empathize with the patient, the chances of improving treatment outcomes and speed of recovery are greatly increased

Try to identify the writer's main point or thesis in the box below.

The main point of this short essay expresses the importance the role of the nurses play in taking care of the patient's mental and physical needs .

 

Question 3 If a practice nurse can empathize with the patient, the changes of improving treatment outcomes and speed of recovery are greatly increased.

How does having this statement help both the writer and the audience?

This emphasizes the importance of nurses role in proximity to the patient.In this situation the nurse repeated back what the patient said and expressed understanding.

 

Question 4 Let's go back to the article on empathy in nursing that you read in a previous activity:

Effective nursing requires far more than careful attention to detail, robust medical knowledge, and technical skill. While nurses must identify and react to a patient’s obvious physical health needs, they also have another critical role—to empathize with the mental state of those they are caring for (Barkin, 2011). This is particularly pertinent in the case of practice nurses, who may be required to provide counseling and impart information, often emotionally charged, to the patient and their family. Patients with intractable long-term conditions are likely to experience some level of anxiety or distress. The unfamiliar situation, the heightened agitation of family members and those around them, and their own questions about what is happening, can tax the mind and body. This can have an impact on the speed of recovery. However, if a practice nurse can empathize with the patient, the chances of improving treatment outcomes and speed of recovery are greatly increased.

Remember that you identified the thesis as the last sentence in that paragraph: "if a practice nurse can empathize with the patient, the changes of improving treatment outcomes and speed of recovery are greatly increased."

Which of the following supporting information would the writer need to provide the audience in order to develop this main idea?

Question options:

research evidence showing empathy improves patient speed of recovery

examples of patients who have improved as a result of the care of empathetic nurses

strategies that nurses can use to develop their empathy towards patients

Other strategies that nurses can use to make their job easier

 

Question 5 Now take a look at 2 more paragraphs from the article on nurses and empathy:

“Practice Effective Listening”

The practice nurse should adopt the habit of genuinely listening to what the patient has to say, rather than focusing on his/her own response. Listening in this way shows respect for the patient’s feelings and opinions, and may encourage reciprocity. Being an effective listener involves active listening, also known as empathic listening or therapeutic listening, which provides vast benefits in the health care environment (Lindquist et al, 2014).

In active listening, the practice nurse restates what has been said, in his/her own words, to ensure that he/she understands the message. For example, if a patient says, ‘I can’t understand why I have to wait so long for answers from you people! And why won’t you give me my pain medication?’ the practice nurse can reply, ‘I hear that you are frustrated that we can’t provide answers quickly. You are in pain right now, and our lack of information doesn’t help matters.’ Although this may sound simplistic, the practice nurse is likely to notice that the patient will almost immediately respond by relaxing slightly. Simply being heard and understood can be a great comfort.

Answer the following question about these paragraphs:

How does this SUPPORTING idea relate to the author's thesis that empathy improves patient healing?

This is supported by showing that the nurse can be empathetic while at the same time be an effective listener.

 

CM107 College Composition I

Unit 3 Quiz

Question 1 Imagine you are assigned to write a paper on a social problem in America.  What writing activity or activities will help you to generate topic ideas for that paper?

Question options:

drafting

outlining

freewriting

brainstorming

 

listing

 

 

Question 2 Imagine that you have selected your topic on a social problem in America.  You would like to write a paper on illiteracy.  How will identifying a specific MAIN POINT about this topic help you as a writer?

Once I  have decided to write my paper with the main topic being 'illiteracy', I would need to break down who my intended audience would be and by knowing the source of my main topic will help me organize my sub- topics. Preparing  to write my paper I have several tools to assist me (1) utilizing prewriting strategies, (2) free writing / bubbling, (3) do some brainstorming, (4) create an outline, and finally working hard to get my paper written.

This question has not been graded.

 

Question 3 Which of the following RESEARCH QUESTIONS might you ask about your topic, ILLITERACY, in order to locate a specific focus and main point about your topic?

Question options:

Why is illiteracy still a problem in this country?

How can communities lower illiteracy?

Who is most affected by illiteracy?

 What are the causes of the increase in illiteracy in America?

 

Question 4 Let's say you have decided to focus a paper on what communities can do to decrease illiteracy rates. Which prewriting activity or activities can help you to identify specific actions a community can take to solve the problem?

Question options:

researching what communities have been doing to decrease illiteracy

listing the strategies that you already know about that help in lowering illiteracy rates

drafting your thoughts in paragraph form

brainstorming ideas with a friend, coworker or family member

 

 

Question 5 Which of the following is a fragment? Select all that apply.

Question options:

When the grades were returned and Mary saw the results of her hard work.

When the grades were returned, Mary saw the results of her hard work.

The train sped down the rails at over 85 miles an hour.

The train speeding down the rails at over 85 miles an hour.

Because second hand smoking can indeed harm those around a smoker.

Second hand smoking can indeed harm those around a smoker.

The employee wrote a memo questioning the company's direction.

The employee who wrote the memo and questioned the company's direction.

 

CM107 College Composition I

Unit 4 Quiz

Question 1 Imagine that you need to take the ideas you outlined for an essay on reducing illiteracy rates and develop them into a draft. One of your main points in your outline, point II — Investing more money in school reading programs can reduce illiteracy rates — needs to become at least a full paragraph. What information might you need to include to develop this idea into paragraph form?

Choose ALL that may apply.

Question options:

a research study demonstrating that illiteracy rates will drop as a result of spending more money on reading specialists who work with at-risk students

a description of the reading process itself

a comparison of student reading skills before and after working with a reading specialist

an analysis of how one on one instruction on reading can help at-risk students to develop their reading skills

Question 2 Read the following email from an accountant to a customer detailing a strategy for cutting costs and determine which sentence would be most appropriate for the blank / underlined section.

EMAIL

TO: Johnny Smith, Vice President of Finances, Highland Shoes

FROM: Maggie York, York Accounting Inc.

DATE: June 3, 2013

SUBJECT: Cost Cutting Measure

Johnny, in our meeting last week, you expressed a concern with your company’s financial situation. I have since reviewed your 1st and 2nd quarter financial reports and think one budget item needs to be reconsidered.

It appears that your company is spending 25% more on advertising than your local competitors. Your company currently relies exclusively on print ads in the local newspaper and on flyers. Print ads are extremely expensive as you know, and may not be cost effective. They may not reach a large enough audience.

I would like to schedule a meeting with you at your convenience to review your options. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________You may reach a larger audience and spend less by advertising on Facebook and similar social media sites.

Please let me know when you would like to meet to discuss this option.

Regards,

Maggie York

Question options:

a) You really need to rethink the advertising company you hired.

b) A less costly plan may include reducing local print ads and targeting your audience through electronic advertising venues.

c) Don’t worry, this is a situation we can turn around, lol!

 

Question 3 Read the following email from Beth to her Aunt Ann asking her if she would like to meet for lunch and determine the most appropriate sentence for the blank / underlined section.

To: Aunt Ann

From: Beth

Subject: Lunch on Saturday?

Hi Aunt Ann,

It was so great to talk to you last week. It sounds like things have been really busy for you at school. I imagine first graders are full of energy! I am sure the vacation you and Uncle Jim have planned next month will be a welcome chance to relax and visit with some friends at the beach!

I was wondering if you would like to meet for lunch on Saturday. We could try that sandwich shop on Main Street. I would love to pick your brain about teaching. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________. Please let me know if this works for you and what time you would like to meet!

Love,

Beth

Question options:

a) I have been seriously considering this rewarding and challenging career field for my future occupation and feel a discussion of practical issues would best inform my decision.

b) I need advice.

c) I am thinking about changing my major to education and would really like to get your input and firsthand knowledge.

 

Question 4

Read the following paragraph from an academic essay on effective workplace communication and determine which sentence would be most appropriate for the highlighted section.

In a constantly changing world of technology and demographics, businesses of all types are looking to hire employees with a diverse range of skills. Specific soft skills coupled with technical expertise and experience are needed for the 21st Century workplace. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________.  Employers include good interpersonal skills as one of the top 10 soft skills new employees should have when applying for a new job, or existing employees should have when applying for a promotion within the company (Hodge and Lear, 2011). These interpersonal skill sets for the changing workplace consist of attributes, such as possessing and utilizing good communication skills across the organization.

Question options:

a) One of these specific workplace skills is interpersonal skills.

b) And after all, finding a job after college is what everyone wants.

c) In the following essay, you will see how soft skills, technical expertise, and experience can be developed.

 

Question 5 Review the audience and purpose listed below and select the most appropriate structure.

Matt has owned his own accounting firm for the past 30 years and will be retiring at the end of the year. He needs to notify his clients that his junior partner will be taking over the business.

Which of the following should be used as the appropriate structure to deliver this content?

Question options:

a) Email

b) Business Letter

c) Memo

 

CM107 College Composition I

Unit 5 Quiz

Question 1 Let's apply this term to reading a sample academic essay. As you read the following document Medicaid "LockIn" Programs, think about the following questions:

What are the qualities or characteristics of this essay? How does it differ from a personal document or a letter or memorandum or report written for work purposes? What makes this an Academic Essay? Who is the audience that the author is writing for and what is the writer's purpose? Write your answers in the box that follows the essay and then compare your response to the instructor feedback below.

The writer showed focus and purpose to the audience including unity, coherence and development. It had a clear introduction. It showed the three elements of composition: 1. Content; 2. Structure; and 3. Mechanics. It expressed the writer's thinking in an effective, interesting, and organized manner.

 

Question 2 Imagine you are assigned to write a paper on a social problem in America.  What writing activity or activities will help you to generate topic ideas for that paper?

Question options:

drafting

outlining

freewriting

brainstorming

listing

 

Question 3 Imagine that you have selected your topic on a social problem in America.  You would like to write a paper on illiteracy.  How will identifying a specific MAIN POINT about this topic help you as a writer?

After I concluded that I needed to compose a paper with the primary point being 'illiteracy', it would assist me with breaking down who my audience will be. Additionally, realizing my primary subject will enable me to comprehend what my sub-topics in my paper could at last be. Getting the paper composed I can use a few devices to help me:(1) using prewriting strategies, (2) freewriting/bubbling, (3) do some brainstorming, (4) make an outline, lastly locking in to get my paper written.

 

Question 4 Which of the following RESEARCH QUESTIONS might you ask about your topic, ILLITERACY, in order to locate a specific focus and main point about your topic?

Question options:

Why is illiteracy still a problem in this country?

How can communities lower illiteracy rates?

Who is most affected by illiteracy?

What are the causes of the increase in illiteracy in America?

 

Question 5 Let's say you have decided to focus a paper on what communities can do to lower literacy rates.  Which prewriting activity or activities can help you to identify specific actions a community can take to solve the problem?

Question options:

researching what communities have been doing to decrease illiteracy

listing the strategies that you already know about that help in lowering illiteracy rates

drafting your thoughts in paragraph form

brainstorming ideas with a friend, coworker or family member

 

 

CM107 College Composition I

Unit 6 Quiz

Question 1 Now that you have read about PIE and the importance of explaining and illustrating the ideas or points that you wish to make in your academic essay, practice this skill. Identify one main point that your essay will focus on (this could be the II, III, or IV supporting points in your outline).  Then, identify the information that you would need to Illustrate and Explain your Point to your audience. Once you do that, you can continue to practice PIE by doing the same to the other Points that you identified in your outline. Before long, you will have a completed rough draft of your essay. Post your rough draft below.

    P = Point (Make a strong point as expressed in the topic sentence or claim statement)

    I = Illustrate (illustrate the point with supporting details and evidence)

    E = Explain (then explain how the evidence supports the point of the paragraph and relates to the thesis)

 

Question 2 Editing alerts like "This is a fragment" or "This word is misspelled" are valuable during the revision process.

Question options:

                True

                False

 

Question 3 Imagine that you are Peer-Reviewing a classmate's draft. The thesis establishes a focus on the value of written communication skills for success in the Information Technology field. You read paragraph 2, and it seems to focus more on listening skills than written communication. What TYPE of feedback should you give the classmate?

Question options:

a) an editing alert

b) praise

c) personal opinion

d) request for major change

 

Question 4 Which of the following is the most effective way of helping a classmate whose draft includes a paragraph of information that is not relevant to the thesis, as in the previous activity, where a writer includes a paragraph on listening skills, when the thesis focuses on the value of writing skills?

Question options:

a) Focus on how well the paragraph is written and praise the writer for developing ideas so that the writer's feelings are not hurt and so you motivate her to continue to write.

b) Offer your personal opinion on the value of listening skills in your field of study so that the writer learns about you and your reasons for why listening skills are in fact valuable.

c) Identify the concern tactfully and offer constructive suggestions that will help the writer to revise effectively, like suggesting that instead of addressing listening skills, the writer could revise the paragraph to explore another reason why written communication skills are valuable.

d) Simply tell the classmate that the paragraph is "wrong" and needs "changing."

 

 

Question 5 Which of the following might be a way to write peer-re that is constructive and effective?

Question options:

a) Be direct and assume the role of a grader who identifies the weaknesses in the draft.

b) Ask the writer questions like, "do you think this paragraph could be changed to focus on another reason why writing is important in this field?"

c) Praise the classmate and let the classmate know that everything "looks good."

d) Apologize for not knowing enough about writing to do a good job of helping.

 

 

CM107 College Composition I

Unit 7 Quiz

 Question 1                        

Match the following questions you should ask to determine if a source is reliable to their value in helping you make this important research process decision.

__3__  

If the writer is an expert on the topic, has published other papers or books on the subject and is recognized as reliable by other experts in the field, that can help you decide that this author is reliable.

__1__  

Books and web sites can actually be self-published and may not be peer-reviewed by experts in the field, so not all information that is published is reliable or should be used in your papers.

__2__  

Using information that is not up to date can call into question the reliability of your whole paper, so more recent publications may be more valuable to your paper. Web sites that are not updated frequently may no longer be valid and might need to be avoided.

__4__  

Determining whether the writer is educated on the topic, presents information reasonable, and addresses other points of view fairly can help you determine whether you can rely on the information the author is presenting.

1.Who is the author?

2.Who published the information?

3.When was the information published or last updated?

4. What is the writer's point of view about the topic?

 

Question 2 Which of the following source information is most likely to be reliable and appropriate for a paper written for a college course assignment? Choose ALL that apply:

Question options:

peer-reviewed library articles written by experts

wikipedia entries

a personal blog

a recently published newspaper article that includes research information on the topic

 

Question 3  research information means information that does what? Select ALL that apply.

Question options:

is information about the subject you are writing about in general

is information specific to your thesis

is information that supports, clarifies or helps develop your specific claims

is information that

 

Question 4 If you were writing an argument that your city needs to install red light cameras to reduce speeding and accidents at intersections, which of the following would provide you with the most reliable and relevant information?  Select ALL that apply.

Question options:

a blog post from a citizen who is complaining about the high rates of accidents.

a .com web site that features anecdotal examples of people who say their lives have been saved by red light cameras.

a peer-reviewed article written in 1985 that describes the history of red light cameras

a 2012 newspaper article that includes research information showing that red light cameras have decreased serious intersection accidents in communities similar to your own.

 

Question 5 Look back to your Unit 6 Assignment and Research Plan.  Now that you know more about relevant and reliable source information, where do you think you will find the most relevant and reliable source information for the topic you wrote on in Unit 6?  What specific information will you need to look for once you find these sources?  Type your answer below.

1.Ask yourself these question for example how old it is.

2.who is the publisher and 3. whether the author is objective .

 

CM107 College Composition I

Unit 8 Quiz

Question 1 Why should you create an alphabetical list of your sources in the References page at the end of your document and also give credit to the sources when you quote or paraphrase them by using signal phrases and in text citations?

You would list references in alphabetical order on the reference makes the audience aware of where in your paper the information comes . Alphabetical order is the rules established by APA . Also, this from making it easier to determine what thoughts are your original thoughts from other sources  to avoid plagiarism. Not listing in- text citations with the reference from where the source comes from would be considered plagiarism. The reference page allows credit for all sources within your paper and if not listed may be viewed as plagiarism

 

Question 2 When you paraphrase a source within your paragraphs, you do not need to include an in-text citation as long as you cite the source in the References page and summarize the source's ideas entirely in your own words.

Question options:

                True

                False

 

Question 3 You have located a reliable and relevant source written by Karen White and Marisa Giovani. The source was published in 2008.  What is an appropriate way to give the source credit within the paragraph where you paraphrase or quote this source? Select all that apply.

Question options:

According to (White and Giovani, 2008), having frequent meetings with employees creates a positive work environment.

White and Giovani (2008) indicate that having frequent meetings with employees creates a positive work environment.

According to White having frequent meetings with employees creates a positive work environment. (2008)

According to experts, having frequent meetings with employees creates a positive work environment (White & Giovani, 2008).

 

Question 4 Review the following information from a peer reviewed article on management strategies.  The title is “Management Practice and Profits.” The authors are John Tyler and Michael Ferguson. The article was published on July 12, 2009 in The Journal of Business Practice, volume 14, page 20-43. The article has a DOI number:  838:1000294.

Which of the following is an appropriate APA 6th edition References page citation for this source?

Question options:

a) Tyler, John and Michael Ferguson. (2009). Management practice and profits. The Journal of Business Practice. 14:20-43.  DOI: 838:1000294.

b) Tyler, J. & Ferguson, M. (July 12, 2009). Management practice and profits. The Journal of Business Practice, 14,20-43.  doi: 883:1000294

c) Tyler, J. & Ferguson, M. (2009). The Journal of Business Practice.  Management practice and profits. 14:20-43.  DOI:  883:1000294 c

d) Tyler, J. & Ferguson, M.,  July 12, 2009, Management Practice and Profits, the Journal of Business Practice. 14: 20-43.

 

CM107 College Composition I

Unit 9 Quiz

Question 1 Imagine you are a supervisor in a company with 60 employees.  One of your duties is maintaining the budget. Lately you notice that the costs for your copying machine and supplies have increased by 43 percent.  Observation and discussion with some of the employees suggest that some employees use the copying machine for personal use. Repair costs may have increased because more people than the two trained office managers have access to the machine.

Why are audience and purpose important considerations when writing to your employees about this situation?

The audience is important because they are employees and the purpose would be the determine why the cost of company copy machine has increased . I think the  employees who are reading this message needs to understand  how the cost involved have increased and provide a solution if some employees have been using the copy machine for personal use  there needs to be a company policy which states this. A solution would be to have a company policy in place and a way to do so is to inform all employees that personal use of copy machine  is limited to supervisors and managers and should they need to use it please ask a manager to assist them.

 

Question 2

The following is a memo written by one supervisor attempting to address the scenario you have just reviewed:

TO:        All employees working here

FROM: John

SUBJECT:  Copying problems

It has recently been brought to my attention that some of you are abusing the copying machine. Namely, using it for your own purposes.  Doing things like making copies of your kid’s birthday invitations or flyers for your kid’s school festivals or even copying your other personal documents.  This is costing me a lot of money and I need it to cease and desist immediately. Anyone who has been using the copier for purposes other than business or who plans to use it for these purposes and who does not stop immediately will suffer dire consequences.  If you have any questions, let me know.

Question:  Is this document effectively addressing audience and purpose?

Question options:

a) yes

b) no

 

Question 3 Imagine you are a supervisor in a company with 60 employees.  One of your duties is maintaining the budget. Lately you notice that the costs for your copying machine and supplies have increased by 43 percent.  Observation and discussion with some of the employees suggest that some employees use the copying machine for personal use. Repair costs may have increased because more people than the two trained office managers have access to the machine.

Do you need to communicate with your employees in writing about this situation?

Question options:

a) yes

b) no

 

Question 4 The following is a memo written by one supervisor attempting to address the scenario you have just reviewed:

TO:        All employees working here

FROM: John

SUBJECT:  Copying problems

It has recently been brought to my attention that some of you are abusing the copying machine. Namely, using it for your own purposes.  Doing things like making copies of your kid’s birthday invitations or flyers for your kid’s school festivals or even copying your other personal documents.  This is costing me a lot of money and I need it to cease and desist immediately. Anyone who has been using the copier for purposes other than business or who plans to use it for these purposes and who does not stop immediately will suffer dire consequences.  If you have any questions, let me know.

Does the writer use appropriate and effective memo formatting?

Question options:

a) yes

b) no

 

CM107 College Composition I

Unit 10 Quiz

 Question 1 If reflective writing is an opportunity to write about what you have learned or experienced, in which writing situations can it be helpful?

Question options:

a) Informal writing situations

b) Professional writing situations

c) Academic writing situations

d) All of the above

 

Question 2 When writing a self-assessment for the workplace, it would be OK to blame or criticize a co-worker for a project not being completed.

Question options:

                True

                False

 

Question 3 What is one of the biggest pitfalls of reflective writing?

Question options:

a) Writing that focuses too much on your accomplishments.

b) Writing that simply describes what happened.

c) Writing that goes into detail about the writing process.

d) None of the above

 

Question 4 If you were asked to write a self-assessment of your job performance, how would you address weaknesses or areas where there is “room for improvement” on the job? One approach is to write about additional contributions you could make on the job.

In this practice activity, imagine that you have been asked to write a self-assessment for your job—or the dream job you would like to have in the future. In the box, please describe one contribution in the workplace you could make that you are not doing now.

I would utilize the research needed about the company to see where I can contribute by finding out the company's goals to contribute to one of those .Where there is room for improvement I could make available past contributions that would fit the company's goals.