Communication and Documentation Flashcards

A student wants to summarize a long article in her own words without copying sentences directly. Which technique should she use?

Answer: Paraphrasing

Paraphrasing means restating someone else's ideas in your own words without copying the original text.

Which part of a formal letter typically identifies the writer and their address?

Answer: Sender's address

The sender's address, placed at the top of a formal letter, identifies who is writing and where they can be contacted.

When writing a persuasive essay, which element is MOST important to include early in the piece?

Answer: A clear thesis statement

A clear thesis statement near the beginning tells readers exactly what position the writer is arguing.

In a research report, the section that lists all sources used is called the:

Answer: Bibliography

A bibliography (or works cited page) lists all sources consulted or referenced in the report.

Which of the following is an example of nonverbal communication?

Answer: Nodding your head

Nonverbal communication includes body language such as gestures, facial expressions, and head movements like nodding.

A memo is most commonly used to communicate:

Answer: Internally within an organization

Memos are internal documents used to communicate information among staff within the same organization.

Which sentence uses an apostrophe correctly?

Answer: The dog's bowl was full.

"The dog's bowl" correctly uses an apostrophe to show that the bowl belongs to the dog (possessive).