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Research indicates that __________________ is the number one fear for most people, out-ranking even fear or death. |
| | A) | Reading |
| | B) | Public speaking |
| | C) | Terrorism |
| | D) | Writing |
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Colleges teach the one thing that is perhaps the most valuable for the future employee to know, which is the ____________. |
| | A) | Ability to organize and express ideas |
| | B) | Ability to recognize effective writing |
| | C) | Ability to organize and express ideas in writing and speaking |
| | D) | Ability to organize and express ideas in reading and writing |
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Writing papers and preparing speeches in school prepares you for ___________________________. |
| | A) | Acting |
| | B) | On-the-job reports and correspondence |
| | C) | Working at a newspaper |
| | D) | Writing a novel |
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When preparing to write, you must decide if you want to entertain, inform, explain, persuade, gain or maintain goodwill, gain respect or trust, or gather information. This stage of preparation is known as ______________. |
| | A) | Choosing a general topic |
| | B) | Writing a thesis statement |
| | C) | Determining your purpose |
| | D) | Preparing a bibliography |
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When organizing a writing plan, the outline should contain main points and subtopics. The outline is a(an) ____________ that illustrates your entire project. |
| | A) | Mind map |
| | B) | Overview |
| | C) | Road map |
| | D) | Summary |
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Writing your first draft involves writing ________ and not worrying about spelling, grammar, or the revised outline. |
| | A) | Error free |
| | B) | Large |
| | C) | Openly |
| | D) | Freely |
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When you write your conclusion, what should your final paragraph tie together? |
| | A) | Paragraphs |
| | B) | Important points |
| | C) | Themes |
| | D) | Quotations |
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When preparing your final draft, ______________ your entire paper, except for footnotes and the bibliography. |
| | A) | Single space |
| | B) | Rewrite |
| | C) | Double space |
| | D) | Triple space |
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What are the three basic types of sources found in most libraries? |
| | A) | Books, periodicals, and reference materials |
| | B) | Books, periodicals, and computers |
| | C) | Periodicals, magazines, and reference materials |
| | D) | Periodicals, books, and televisions |
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____________ are printed materials published regularly, such as daily or weekly newspapers, weekly or monthly news magazines, professional and scholarly journals, and trade and industry magazines. |
| | A) | Reference materials |
| | B) | Historical documents |
| | C) | Periodicals |
| | D) | Books |
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