1. It also means care that is required to avoid sweeping generalizations.

a. Objectivity b. Formality c. Caution d. Cohesiveness

2. It means that academic writing must be impersonal and maintains a certain level of social
distance.
a. Objectivity b. Credibility c. Partiality d. Contextuality
3. It is defined as the copying verbatim of language and ideas of other writers and taking credit
for them.
a. Research b. Plagiarism c. Citation d. Crediting
4. Many times, a formal report is read by: Various Audiences at Various Levels of a Business.
a. Non-Technical b. Audience Science c. Professors d. General Public
5. You are guilty of plagiarism if you:
a. Make use of the works of others to gather information.
b. Use the work of another and misrepresent it as your own.
c. Make use of the works of others to support your own arguments.
d. Examine the ideas and arguments of others to help you shape your own thoughts or views
on a particular issue.
6. Drawing information or content from the work of another without acknowledging the source
by citing a reference is considered to be plagiarism in all of the following cases except:
a. Using the exact words of the author.
b. Using data that the author has compiled through his/her independent investigation.
c. Using information from the author's work that is regarded as common knowledge in the
discipline.
d. Reproducing in your paper a chart contained in the author's work.
7. Which of the following is not an example of "padding" a bibliography?
a. Including in your bibliography works that you consulted but to which you made no direct
or indirect reference or use of in your research paper.
b. Including in your bibliography sources that you did not consult but know would be
relevant to the topic of your research paper.
c. Listing the titles of complete works as separate entries in your bibliography when you
actually used a single volume made up of excerpts from those works.
d. Including in your bibliography sources that you did not consult directly, but that were
referred to in several of the books or articles that you did consult.
8. Paraphrasing too closely to the original text, even if you do credit the source, is still
considered as plagiarism because:
a. By changing a few words or the order of the original words, you have changed the author's
exact words.
b. By not providing the exact words of the author in their entirety, you are attributing to the
author some words that he/she did not write.
c. You must never use the words of others when you are using their ideas.
d. You have failed to indicate, by means of direct quotation marks, which are the exact words
of the original.
9. Why is it insufficient to cite sources for your work through a bibliography alone?
a. Because no one will know what works you consulted in the preparation of your essay.
b. Because a bibliography does not provide specific page references for the sections of your
sources that you actually read when you were doing your research.
c. Because by so doing you fail to indicate the exact source(s) of each specific passage.
10. Information provided in your essay must be referenced in all of the following cases except:
a. When the information involves an interpretation peculiar to the author from whose work
you are drawing.
 b. When the information describes common knowledge.
c. When the information comes from an e-mail or phone call.
d. When the information or idea that you are recording is disputed within the discipline.
e. b and c.
11. You are unable to work out the calculations for your lab report but you know what the
correct answer should be. Since your report is due, you take one of your numbers from an
old lab report so that you can arrive at the correct answer. Is this considered to be
plagiarism?
a. Your professor doesn't expect everything to work out and if s/he knows that you falsified a
few of your numbers to fit in with your results s/he won't be worried about it because the
important thing is that you tried and that you understand what should have happened.
b. Since you are copying someone else's work without crediting the source, this is clearly
plagiarism.
c. This was such a tiny part of the lab report, that it really doesn't matter.

12. You're worried that your paper will look as if all the ideas come from someone else and
appears to list one reference citation after another. You can avoid this by:

a. Having your own over-riding argument and thesis, being analytical, and presenting your
own interpretations of the evidence.
b. Omitting references when you are in doubt whether you need to reference ideas or
information.
c. Integrating quotes and ideas into the text so that they fit in with your own words in a
seamless web, and varying the way you introduce your references to the original sources.
d. That way the citations will not be so intrusive.
e. a and c.
13. You have a friend who usually looks over your papers and together you discuss how to
improve them. Is this plagiarism?
a. Yes, you should never accept help with the writing of your papers.
b. It's fine to get help from a friend as long as your discussion is a general one, and does
not involve detailed conceptual or editorial changes.
14. You are in a computer science course. The documentation for a new programming language
is on the Web and the author has given permission to use the code. Do you cite the source
or not?
a. No, since the author has given permission to use the code, all you have to do is copy it.
b. Yes, you still need to cite the original source of the code.
15. What are the consequences (penalties) for plagiarism?
a. You can go to prison and pay a fine.
b. You can be suspended or expelled.
c. You can be sued.
d. All of these
16. Why is it important to cite all your sources?
a. You shouldn't cite any sources.
b. You want to take all the credit.
c. It doesn't matter if you cite your sources.
d. You want to give credit to everyone that deserves it.
17. I can copy and paste information in my report.
a. No, you can never cut and paste.
b. Yes, just make up sources.
c. Yes, if I cite all my sources.
 d. No, information on the internet is not accurate.
18. If I plagiarize at HIS, nothing will happen because its only 6th and 7th grade.
a. No, you can be suspended or expelled.
b. Nothing counts until 9th grade.
c. Yes, it is okay to plagiarize.
d. All of these
19. The word CITE means
a. to take aim at something
b. to give credit for resources used in writing
c. to see something in the distance
d. another word for vision
20. What is a SOURCE?
a. Resources used to find information.
b. A liquid you put on spaghetti.
c. An injury to the body.
d. Something you can make up.
21. What is a bibliography?
a. A religious book.
b. A list of sources used in a report and where they can be found.
c. A true story written about someone.
d. Another name for writing a book.
22. Where is a bibliography found in a report?
a. Only in your research.
b. At the end of the report.
c. On a separate piece of paper
d. At the beginning of the report.
23. How many sources should I use in my report?
a. 2 or 3
b. as many as it takes
c. 1
24. What three parts make up a thesis statement?
a. identification of topic/focus, the purpose/claim, and at least 3 subtopics/supporting
points
b. topic sentence, introduction, and conclusion
c. introduction, a quote or paraphrase, and conclusion
d. why I chose the topic, why it is a great topic, my personal connection to the topic
25. True or False: The thesis statement should express a main idea that links to supporting points
in the body paragraphs.
a. True b. False
26. Where should a thesis statement appear?
a. first paragraph
b. anywhere in the essay
c. last paragraph
d. the first sentence of every paragraph
27. How long is a thesis statement?
a. 1-2 sentences
b. 1-2 paragraphs
c. 1-2 words
d. 1-2 pages
28. How many parts should there be in a thesis statement written for a five paragraph essay?
a. Four b. Three c. Two d. One
29. When creating a thesis statement, it is important to think about your.
a. Topic b. purpose c. audience d. all of the above
30. From which point of view should you write your thesis statement?
a. First person b. Second person c. Third person d. Fourth person
31. From which point of view should you write your thesis statement?
a. First person b. Second person c. Third person d. Fourth person
32. A formal style and an objective tone will.
a. show a respectful and professional attitude toward your readers
b. help readers focus on your ideas
c. ensure readers take your ideas seriously
d. all of the above
33. True or False: It is best to use a quote in your thesis statement to support your point of view.
a. True b. False
34. True or False: The best thesis statements are formed into a question.
a. True b. False
35. True or False: There is a difference between the thesis statement and the topic sentence.
a. True b. False
36. Which of the following is a strong thesis statement?
a. Violent video games are harmful for young people to play.
b. Violent video games are harmful to young people, and it should be stopped.
c. Violent video games are harmful for young people to play because it promotes a
sedentary lifestyle, encourages violence, and can cause children to become desensitized
to death.
d. Violent video games are harmful for young people because they should be reading a
book.
37. Which of the following is a strong thesis statement?
a. I would like to become a chef when I finish school because I like to cook.
b. Although both chefs and cooks can prepare fine meals, chefs differ from cooks in
education, professional commitment, and artistry.
c. Both chefs and cooks prepare meals but are different in several ways.
d. A career in the culinary arts is a good choice for many reasons.
38. Which topic sentence DOES NOT belong with the thesis below?
The best kind of pet is a cat because they are friendly, low maintenance, and have great
personalities.
a. First, cats are affectionate creatures.
b. Next, cats are inexpensive.
c. In addition, it is not hard to take care of a cat.
d. Finally, every cat has a unique personality.
39. Which topic sentence DOES NOT belong with the thesis below?
Schools should start later in the day because it would allow for more sleep, aid efforts at
better nutrition, and be more convenient for both students and parents.
a. To begin, if school started later, it would also get out later.
b. Also, teens would be able to sleep in longer and feel more rested for the start of the day.
c. Furthermore, it will be easier to eat a healthy breakfast if there is more time to do so.
d. Most importantly, a later start time would be easier for parents and students to plan
around.
40. Pick the best thesis statement.
a. The relationship between the feminist movement and the use of sexist language.
b. What is the relationship between the feminist movement and the use of sexist language?
c. By raising public awareness of careless language habits and changing the image of
women, the feminist movement has helped to bring about a decline in the use of sexist
language.
d. .The feminist movement is largely responsible for the decline of sexist language
41. Pick the best thesis statement.
a. How has the use of mood-altering drugs affected patients in state mental hospitals?
b. State mental hospitals use mood-altering drugs in treatment.
c. It is the development of psychotropic (mood-altering) drugs, not advances in
psychotherapy, which has made possible the release of large numbers of patients from
state hospitals into the community.
d. Large numbers of patients have been released after treatment during stays at state
mental hospitals.
42. Which of the following is not a function of a thesis statement?
a. To announce the topic of your paper to your reader
b. To reflect a perspective on a topic
c. To leave a final impression on your reader
d. To provide a blueprint of your essay to the reader
43. Which topic sentence DOES NOT belong with the thesis below?
Although there are those who claim otherwise, sports are not overrated because they keep
people active, provide entertainment, and instill valuable life lessons in those that play them.
a. To begin with, sports can be an important part of an active lifestyle.
b. Next, sports teams help build a sense of community and pride in a school.
c. Moreover, even if you aren't playing a sport, it is relatively cheap entertainment to watch.
d. Finally, the learning that occurs on the field is as important as that which occurs in the
classroom.
44. What is a thesis statement?
a. A general idea of what the essay is about
b. A summary of the main idea
c. A statement that explains the main idea of an essay
d. A suggestion that you should read the essay
45. A _______ sentence is usually the first sentence of a paragraph.
a. unimportant
b. topic
c. supporting
d. ending
46. Which would be the best topic sentence for this set of sentences?

a. She is always taking my stuff.

b. My sister is so annoying.
c. She sings too loud all the time.
d. She pulls my hair.
47. Alanna is afraid of spiders. She screams every time she sees one. If she sees one, she runs
away. Identify the topic sentence in this paragraph.
a. Alanna is afraid of spiders.
b. Spiders have 8 legs.
c. She screams every time she sees one.
d. If she sees one, she runs away.
48. I hate doing laundry. It takes a long time to do. I do not like folding the clothes. I never can
get the wrinkles out. Identify the topic sentence in this paragraph.
a. I hate doing laundry.
b. I do not like folding the clothes.
c. It takes a long time to do.
d.I never can get the wrinkles out
49. Mason really enjoys playing soccer. He plays on three teams. He has played since he was
three. He likes scoring goals. What is the topic sentence in this paragraph.
a. He plays on three teams.
b. He likes scoring goals.
c. Mason really enjoys playing soccer.
d. He has played since he was three
50. The other sentences in a paragraph ___________ the topic sentence.
a. change
b. always come before
c. support
d. hide