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1

Research indicates that public speaking is the number one fear of most people; out-ranking even fear of:
A)failing grades.
B)job loss.
C)death.
D)a car accident.
2

The most important skill you will ever master is:
A)writing research papers.
B)debating and persuasive speaking.
C)the ability to communicate clearly.
D)the ability to organize your thoughts in a clear and logical manner.
3

The first step in your preparation for writing is to:
A)choose a general topic.
B)set a schedule.
C)write a thesis statement.
D)do preliminary reading.
4

A thesis statement can best be described as:
A)a topic that meets your instructor's requirements.
B)the main point or central idea of a paper.
C)the purpose of your paper, such as to entertain, inform, or persuade.
D)an overview of the subject and key issues.
5

When setting a schedule for writing a term paper, you should:
A)estimate how long each step will take and begin with today's date to establish the schedule.
B)estimate how long each step will take and work backward from the due date.
C)give yourself about a month to complete the project.
D)consider how to complete the project as soon as possible.
6

A bibliography card:
A)is used to jot down quotations and ideas that clarify your research topic.
B)is used to organize and outline information.
C)can be used to generate topic ideas.
D)is a place to write down each reference source.
7

Which of the following is not one of the three sections of a paper or speech:
A)the conclusion.
B)the introduction.
C)the first draft.
D)the main body.
8

In order to be concise when you write, you should:
A)eliminate unnecessary words.
B)emphasize verbs for active, powerful writing.
C)make sure your supporting details are factual and interpreted correctly.
D)use a respectful tone.
9

All of the following terms are considered unbiased except:
A)humankind.
B)housewife.
C)police officer.
D)Native American.
10

The World Wide Web is:
A)an Internet tool that allows you to access another computer without having a special account.
B)a tool to transfer files between two Internet sites.
C)often referred to as the information superhighway.
D)a collection of mechanisms to locate, display, and access information available on the Internet.





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