Communication and Documentation Flashcards
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Which citation element lets a reader find an online source again most directly?
Answer: The URL or DOI
A URL or DOI points the reader straight to the source's location.
A student is writing to persuade the school board to extend library hours. Which detail would provide the strongest support?
Answer: Survey data showing 68% of students want later hours
Relevant data from a survey is credible evidence that directly supports the claim.
What is the best way to show that a word-for-word passage comes from a source?
Answer: Put it in quotation marks and cite it
Direct quotations need quotation marks plus a citation to credit the source.
During a class discussion, which behavior best shows active listening?
Answer: Paraphrasing the speaker's point before responding
Paraphrasing shows the listener understood the speaker's message before responding.
Which choice best describes the purpose of an annotated bibliography?
Answer: To list sources with a short summary or evaluation of each
An annotated bibliography gives each source's citation followed by a brief description or evaluation.
A writer's audience is a group of third graders. Which revision would best suit this audience?
Answer: Using simple words and concrete examples
Young readers understand plain words and familiar examples best.
Which sentence uses the correct tone for a formal business letter?
Answer: I am writing to request an update on our supply order.
Formal letters use complete sentences, polite wording, and no slang.