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The Final Exam for the class.
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What is NOT an effective, reliable strategy for finding sources?
Rely on professors, government agencies, and reputable institutions.
Rely on a room-mate or essay-for-hire website to find them for you.
Use parallel research on websites like Wikipedia to find sources.
Use library databases to find peer-reviewed academic journal articles.
2
This is a comma splice, because two independent clauses can't be joined with a subordinating conjunction.
False
True
3
My favorite (or the most helpful) class activity was... (all correct)
when we watched and analyzed award-winning animated shorts.
when we did creative writing! I like writing stories & using my imagination
when we did randomly-chosen activities. It was nice to mix things up.
when we looked at specific writing examples. It helped clarify things.
4
Which of the following is NOT true about the first sentence of a paragraph?
It's an ideal place for a quotation from someone famous (ethos appeal).
It's an ideal place to relate the current idea back to the thesis.
It's called the topic sentence because it introduces the paragraph.
It is an ideal place to include a transition from the previous idea.
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Why is analysis different than summary?
Analysis is more complex and nuanced--and longer--than summary.
Analysis focuses on the plot and characters; summary on the setting.
Analysis requires interpretation to make new meaning.
Analysis is always shorter and more to the point.
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This sentence is correct, it's definitely not a comma splice.
True
False
7
Direct quotes...
are important, though should be kept short and mixed with summaries.
can be a great starting point for writing a paragraph.
need to be cited, as do summaries and paraphrases.
All of these.
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Introductions...
Should probably include a "signpost sentence," clarifying how and what.
Should preview all major components of the essay. *
All of these.
Should have an engaging hook, which can be a concrete story.
9
What is an example of the peer review technique called the "compliment complement" (long live Jason)?
"Hey, your transition at the top of page three is weak because X."
"I hate all you've written here and hope your essay spontaneously combusts"
"I love X transition; it would be great if you did the same thing at Y."
"Great work on your essay! I'm sure you'll get an A."
10
"Show, don't just tell," can also be thought of as "what does this look like in action? I'm going to put that."
True
False
11
Which of the following describes something a "raider" (not just a "reader") would do in approaching a reading?
Read as quickly as possible, like a bank robber trying to rob a bank.
Overview, skim, dig, and question the reading to get specific things.
Make sure your eyes focus on each word in the reading.
Make sure you have an eye patch, a flask of some potent drink, and a parrot
12
What is your favorite way to expand your paper? (All correct)
To add more transitions, analysis, or thorough source integration.
To expand my initial thesis so I have more to talk about.
To add an analogy to make a difficult concept easier to understand.
To include more examples or sources to better establish my point.
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What is NOT a valid piece of advice for integrating sources?
Use the quote sandwich: set it up, trim it down, tie it in.
Conclude paragraphs with a strong quote to end on the right note.
Always make clear where the idea (quote or summary) came from.
Try to use more short, mid-sentence quotes and fewer block/massive quotes.
14
"My audience can't read my mind; they only have what's on the page" means that I need analysis and clear transitions.
True
False
15
The RADAR acronym stands for Rationale, Accuracy, Date, Authority, and Relevance, and is used to assess source quality.
False
True
