MAP Communication and Documentation 3

Question 1

Which citation element lets a reader find an online source again most directly?

Accepted Answer

The URL or DOI

Answer

A URL or DOI points the reader straight to the source's location.

Question 2

A student is writing to persuade the school board to extend library hours. Which detail would provide the strongest support?

Accepted Answer

Survey data showing 68% of students want later hours

Answer

Relevant data from a survey is credible evidence that directly supports the claim.

Question 3

What is the best way to show that a word-for-word passage comes from a source?

Accepted Answer

Put it in quotation marks and cite it

Answer

Direct quotations need quotation marks plus a citation to credit the source.

Question 4

During a class discussion, which behavior best shows active listening?

Accepted Answer

Paraphrasing the speaker's point before responding

Answer

Paraphrasing shows the listener understood the speaker's message before responding.

Question 5

Which choice best describes the purpose of an annotated bibliography?

Accepted Answer

To list sources with a short summary or evaluation of each

Answer

An annotated bibliography gives each source's citation followed by a brief description or evaluation.

MAP - Missouri Assessment Program Practice Test