GLA Communication and Collaboration 3

Question 1

A student receives feedback that her essay lacks a clear argument. The BEST revision strategy is to:

Accepted Answer

Identify and strengthen the thesis statement so it makes a specific, arguable claim

Answer

A clear, specific thesis is the foundation of a persuasive essay and gives the reader a roadmap for the entire argument.

Question 2

Which of the following BEST describes 'active listening' in a collaborative setting?

Accepted Answer

Paying full attention, asking clarifying questions, and summarizing what you heard

Answer

Active listening involves full engagement with the speaker, including clarifying questions and paraphrasing to confirm understanding.

Question 3

When presenting information to a diverse audience with varying levels of background knowledge, a speaker should:

Accepted Answer

Define key terms and provide context so all listeners can follow

Answer

Effective communication considers the audience's range of knowledge and ensures clarity for all listeners.

Question 4

A team is creating a shared document. To ensure everyone can contribute equally, they should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Assign clear roles and establish guidelines for editing and commenting

Answer

Clear roles and shared guidelines prevent confusion and ensure equitable participation in collaborative writing.

Question 5

Which technique BEST helps a writer avoid unintentional plagiarism when using a source?

Accepted Answer

Paraphrasing in your own words and including a proper citation

Answer

Paraphrasing in your own words and citing the original source appropriately is the ethical way to incorporate information.

(GLA) Graduation Literacy Assessments Practice Test