Q1 An author is writing an explanatory text and wants to include relevant and sufficient facts to develop the topic. Select the two questions that would best help the author decide which facts to include. (1 point)
A. Is the fact something that would surprise people?
B. Will the fact support my thesis statement?
C. Will the fact help the reader understand the topic?
D. Will the fact likely entertain the reader?
E. Is the fact from a fairly recent source?
Q2 Use the thesis statement to answer the question.
Despite many urban legends and anecdotes, there is little scientific evidence that a full moon can influence behavior.
Which sentence would be best for a writer to include in order to develop the topic with well-chosen, relevant, and sufficient facts? (1 point)
A. Data collected by a local police station failed to show an increase in crime during full moons.
B. A survey conducted with nurses showed emergency rooms can be very busy during full moons. C. Most people are familiar with stories about werewolves appearing when the moon is full.
D. People can look up into the clear night sky and see a beautiful glowing sphere when the moon is full.
Q3 How should writers take into account their audience when developing a topic? (1 point)
A. They should assume that the writer has no knowledge of the topic they are discussing.
B. They should consider the likely age of the audience and their knowledge of the topic.
C. They should not be concerned about the audience because anyone could read the text.
D. They should avoid giving information that the audience is likely to be unfamiliar with.
Q4 Select the correct answer from the list.
Properly crediting sources is necessary to avoid _ .
Q5 (1 point) When writers use the Modern Language Association (MLA) style, where do they create citations?
Select the two correct answers. (1 point)
A. in apostrophes in the header
B. in quotations in the footer
C. in the Acknowledgements section
D. in parentheses in the text
E. on a Works Cited page
Q1 C. Will the fact help the reader understand the topic?
E. Is the fact from a fairly recent source?
Q2 A. Data collected by a local police station failed to show an increase in crime during full moons.
Q3 B. They should consider the likely age of the audience and their knowledge of the topic.
Q4 Plagiarism
Q5 D. in parentheses in the text
E. on a Works Cited page
Q1 The two questions that would best help the author decide which facts to include are:
B. Will the fact support my thesis statement?
C. Will the fact help the reader understand the topic?
Q2 The sentence that would be best for a writer to include in order to develop the topic with well-chosen, relevant, and sufficient facts is:
A. Data collected by a local police station failed to show an increase in crime during full moons.
Q3 Writers should take into account their audience by:
B. Considering the likely age of the audience and their knowledge of the topic.
Q4 Properly crediting sources is necessary to avoid:
Plagiarism.
Q5 When writers use the Modern Language Association (MLA) style, they create citations in:
D. In parentheses in the text.
E. On a Works Cited page.
Q1: The two questions that would best help the author decide which facts to include are:
B. Will the fact support my thesis statement?
C. Will the fact help the reader understand the topic?
To determine which facts to include in an explanatory text, the author should consider whether the facts will support the main argument or thesis statement and whether they will contribute to the reader's understanding of the topic. These questions help ensure that the selected facts are relevant and sufficient for developing the topic.
Q2: The sentence that would be best for a writer to include in order to develop the topic with well-chosen, relevant, and sufficient facts is:
A. Data collected by a local police station failed to show an increase in crime during full moons.
This fact provides evidence that contradicts the popular belief that a full moon influences behavior. By referencing data collected by a local police station, which has credibility, the writer strengthens their argument against the urban legend.
Q3: Writers should take into account their audience when developing a topic by considering the likely age of the audience and their knowledge of the topic.
B. They should consider the likely age of the audience and their knowledge of the topic.
Considering the audience's age and prior knowledge helps writers tailor their explanations and select appropriate supporting details. By doing so, they can ensure that the content is accessible and engaging for the specific audience they are addressing.
Q4: The correct answer is:
Plagiarism
Properly crediting sources is necessary to avoid plagiarism. Plagiarism is the act of using someone else's work or ideas without giving them proper credit. It is important to attribute information and ideas to their original sources to maintain academic integrity and avoid plagiarism.
Q5: When writers use the Modern Language Association (MLA) style, they create citations in two places:
D. in parentheses in the text
E. on a Works Cited page
In MLA style, writers create in-text citations using parentheses to indicate the source of their information or quote within the body of the text. Additionally, writers compile all the full bibliographic details of their sources on a separate page called the Works Cited page at the end of the document. The Works Cited page lists all the sources referenced in the text and provides the necessary information for readers to locate those sources.