Posted: May 13th, 2018

ENG122 Final Exam

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Ashford 5 : – Week 4 – Final ExamTime Remaining: Question 1.1. Synthesizing research is important work for all of the following reasons EXCEPT (Points : 1)  diversity of opinion.  comprehensive scope.  freedom from complications.  open-ended interpretations.Question 2.2. Which thesis sentence best addresses a counter-argument? (Points : 1)  Although texting while driving is known to cause distraction behind the wheel, making texting while driving illegal would not solve the problem.  People have a right to talk on cell phones while driving if they want to.  Teenagers are most likely to text while driving and it is dangerous.  Bluetooth and hands-free technology is gaining popularity in the American auto industry.Question 3.3. Which of the following BEST describes the use of subjectivity and opinions in a research project? (Points : 1)  Emotions are irrelevant to research and must be eliminated.  Opinions should be used to beliefs upon the audience.  Emotions and subjectivity do not influence logic.  Opinions should be questioned and perhaps changed during research.Question 4.4. Researchers who locate a community of scholars engaged in a conversation should do all of the following EXCEPT (Points : 1)  link scholars to clear positions.  selectively pick data to support their own views.  identify foundational theories and positions.  Start to see structure of a conversation.Question 5.5. Which method of research offers the MOST comprehensive list of academic articles across disciplines? (Points : 1)  Accessing Google Scholar’s broad database  Using a specialized database at a library  Searching the dictionary  Viewing specific encyclopedias onlineQuestion 6.6. A researcher can tell that questions are coherent by all of the following results, EXCEPT (Points : 1)  the essential questions are unrelated to one another.  the supporting questions are connected to essential questions.  the scope of the project is limited and possible.  the research is focused on a specific purpose.Question 7.7. Claims rely on all of the following kinds of evidence EXCEPT (Points : 1)  expert testimony.  historical narrative.  facts/statistics.  guesswork.Question 8.8. Politicians are often accused of attacking the person instead of addressing the argument itself. This is an example of (Points : 1)  straw-man fallacy.  the ad hominem fallacy.  the argument-from-common-practice fallacy.  None of the aboveQuestion 9.9. Readers can expect all of the following from a paper’s roadmap EXCEPT (Points : 1)  cited evidence from sources.  an overview of the essay’s structure.  an understanding of the connecting links.  a definition of the purpose of each section.Question 10.10. Free-writing is a useful writing technique for WHICH of the following reasons? (Points : 1)  It generates the most precise language.  It encourages you to cite your sources.  It generates sentences that will appear in your final draft.  It helps you get your preliminary thoughts down on paper.Question 11.11. Marking up your texts while conducting research allows for all of the following EXCEPT (Points : 1)  focusing your attention actively.  acquiring and retaining information.  quickly skimming through material.  furthering a conversation.Question 12.12. Logic is optional when creating a valid argument. (Points : 1)  True   False Question 13.13. Research projects tend to fulfill WHICH ONE of the following goals? (Points : 1)  They reveal unseen dimensions to an issue.  They create upheaval around issues.  They accept common practices and policies.  They restate accepted wisdom on an issue.Question 14.14. When writing your global purpose, which of the following is NOT considered a helpful practice? (Points : 1)  Being explicit about your research purpose  Being specific in your claims  Being clear on the issues you’ll cover  Being careful not to take a positionQuestion 15.15. Research skills are primarily valued for which of the following reasons? (Points : 1)  Their role in aiding memorization  Improving problem solving ability  Impressiveness for entry-level job positions  Creating beliefs and faith-based opinionsQuestion 16.16. Which of the following does NOT describe the credibility of scholarly sources? (Points : 1)  The reasonableness of the researcher’s argument  Proof of credentialed and professional writing  Financial backing from a large corporation  An indication of evidence and engagement with other researchersQuestion 17.17. “I always vote with the Republican Party. My beliefs are their beliefs.” This is an example of (Points : 1)  the guilt-trip fallacy.  the group-think fallacy.  the red-herring fallacy.  the argumentum ad populum fallacy.Question 18.18. Google searches never result in appropriate results for a research-based paper. (Points : 1)  True   False Question 19.19. Setting up quoted passages includes all of the following tactics EXCEPT (Points : 1)  establishing the author’s purpose.  conveying the passage accurately.  Allowing the passage to speak for itself.  following up with analysis and interpretation.Question 20.20. Changing a word or two in a source relieves you of the responsibility to credit the source. (Points : 1)  True   False Question 21.21. Which of the following makes researchers passive rather than active in the research process? (Points : 1)  Simply summarizing what other researchers have already published  Building on the previously published work of others  Showing relationship of current study to previously published work  Challenging well-established conclusions of other researchers and publicationsQuestion 22.22. A comma-splice sentence may be corrected by (Points : 1)  ending the sentence where the comma is and starting a new sentence.  replacing the comma with a semicolon to connect the two independent clauses.  All of the above  None of the aboveQuestion 23.23. Which is the default font style and size for a research paper? (Points : 1)  Cambria 12  Times New Roman 12  Ariel 12  Helvetica 12Question 24.24. Representing the words or ideas of another as one’s own in any academic exercise, including draft assignments that are submitted and graded as a part of the curriculum, is plagiarism. (Points : 1)  True   False Question 25.25. What is the BEST reason to compose “healthy paragraphs” based on an article? (Points : 1)  To reinforce your assumptions  To record only the claims you support  To document essential ideas you want to expand upon  To capture data or statisticsQuestion 26.26. Which of the following characteristics is NOT an expected outcome of a research project? (Points : 1)  Frustrations and challenges occur in the writing process.  New perspectives will occur.  You will forge a solitary path to the answer.  Your voice will inform a community of scholars.Question 27.27. Which search option is NOT part of the academic databases? (Points : 1)  Subject search  Keyword search  Dictionary search  Author/title searchQuestion 28.28. How are method sources MOST relevant to researchers? (Points : 1)  They provide readers with claims to dispute evidence.  They provide readers with materials to accept basic premises as truthful.  They offer readers a particular procedure or perspective to assess usefulness.  They offer readers concrete data or examples to assess claims.Question 29.29. “Overpopulation will need to be confronted; if only there were less people on the planet.” Identify the best revision for this sentence: (Points : 1)  Overpopulation will need to be confronted, if only there were less people on the planet.  If only there were less people on the planet, overpopulation will need to be confronted.  Overpopulation will need to be confronted; if there were fewer people on the planet, we would have more in the way of resources.  None of the aboveQuestion 30.30. Abstracts are useful in helping researchers accomplish all of the following, EXCEPT (Points : 1)  previewing significant findings.  describing the problem.  gathering comprehensive data.  presenting conclusions.Question 31.31. What type of language is MOST effective when making a point in an academic essay? (Points : 1)  Elaborate stories that capture the reader’s imagination  A measured, serious tone of voice  A heated dispute between the writer and opposing viewpoints  A dismissive attitude toward alternate ideasQuestion 32.32. A paper’s conclusion is exactly the same as the syllogism’s conclusion. (Points : 1)  True   False Question 33.33. Identify the sentence with the subject-verb agreement error. (Points : 1)  The family cat snuggles with the children.  The pack of dogs love to go hunting.  There are a number of teams in the competition.  Nobody likes that guy!Question 34.34. Which of the following is the LEAST EFFECTIVE way to describe your topic and its scope? (Points : 1)  Establish the central questions that drive scholarly discussions.  Be selective about the number of questions you ask.  Make sure that questions are closely related to one another.  Convey every question you seek to answer in the paper.Question 35.35. Which of the following is the PRIMARY motivation for publishing credible work? (Points : 1)  Desire to advance a political agenda  Pursuit of truth as the highest goal  Desire to entertain readers  Strong faith in one’s own beliefsQuestion 36.36. Which of the following approaches is MOST helpful during the research process? (Points : 1)  Approaching research with an open mind  Only seeking facts that support one’s personal beliefs  Rejecting unconventional ideas and research  Supporting research based on illogical argumentsQuestion 37.37. The concept of “search construction” allows researchers to do all of the following, EXCEPT (Points : 1)  find synonyms for key words.  identify potential search terms.  specify relationships between key terms.  keep their searches as broad as possible.Question 38.38. Which of the following DOES NOT describe a characteristic of news, trade, and popular sources? (Points : 1)  They may be subject to editorial review or review by industry practitioners.  They make assertions without always providing readers with verification of evidence.  They are written primarily to educate or entertain.  They use a broad citation system to document sources.Question 39.39. Ashford University instructors use anti-plagiarism resources to determine the originality of submitted written work. (Points : 1)  True   False Question 40.40. A proper English sentence must contain at least (Points : 1)  one subordinate clause.  a predicate.  a subject and a verb.  one noun phrase.Question 41.41. Claims, _____________, rebuttals, and analysis must be presented in an academic argument. (Points : 1)  evidence  premises  syllogisms  pathosQuestion 42.42. Synthesizing helps writers with WHICH of the following skills? (Points : 1)  Reading to understand a fact  Memorizing important data  Selecting the correct option  Seeing connections between sourcesQuestion 43.43. When starting a writing project, researchers should approach their research topic as (Points : 1)  an interesting problem to be solved.  a potential affirmation of faith and beliefs.  an area with limited perspectives and little to uncover.  a randomly selected topic being researched by force.Question 44.44. Ideas and information that constitute common knowledge don’t need to be cited. (Points : 1)  True   False Question 45.45. Supporting questions are distinct from essential questions because supporting questions provide which of the following? (Points : 1)  Definitive answers  External concepts not used as evidence  Theories and alternative perspectives  A different view of an issue unrelated to essential questionsQuestion 46.46. Which of the following is NOT a reason a parent topic is a good starting point? (Points : 1)  Parent topics provide a general framework from which to get started.  Parent topics provide a context for the debate.  Parent topics show how your topic relates to larger issues.  Parent topics create boundaries and limitations to maintain focus.Question 47.47. One of the consequences for academic dishonesty at Ashford is (Points : 1)  dismissal from the university.  a failing course grade.  a failing assignment grade.  All of the aboveQuestion 48.48. Which of the following is MOST true about your comprehension of the issue during the writing process? (Points : 1)  Focusing on detail work enhances broader understandings.  Writing the entire essay produces comprehensive understanding.  Completing all research produces far-reaching appreciation of what other researchers are saying.  Avoiding analysis will lead to a greater understanding.Question 49.49. A thesis statement must be written as a complete sentence. (Points : 1)  True   False Question 50.50. A bad thesis produces all of the following effects on readers EXCEPT (Points : 1)  it prevents writers from thinking carefully about evidence.  it allows writers to rush to judgment.  it directs writers to repeatedly make the same point.  it prompts writers to think carefully about problematic views.Question 51.51. Creative thinkers offer which of the following necessary skills to a research project? (Points : 1)  The expertise to use logic to solve a problem  The ability to provide a clear answer to a question  Open-mindedness about alternative thinking  The discipline to conduct research thoroughlyQuestion 52.52. A good synthesis includes all of the following elements EXCEPT (Points : 1)  the interweaving of quoted and cited passages into your own paragraphs.  the use of specialized language.  the credentials of the authors of your research articles.  lack of distinction between your views and the ideas of other writers.Question 53.53. Using “natural language” in a database search is MOST likely to produce WHICH of the following results? (Points : 1)  Difficult language will get translated to everyday speech.  Researchers will find the sources they need.  Researchers will find few or no helpful results.  The database will display an abundance of general topics.Question 54.54. All of the following criteria help writers gauge their interest in a topic, EXCEPT (Points : 1)  listing unanswered questions.  mapping concepts and connections.  deciding that sufficient research already exists.  writing paragraphs about important topics.Question 55.55. It is NOT important to build credibility in an academic argument. (Points : 1)  True   False Question 56.56. Flawed logic can destroy a paper’s (Points : 1)  logos.  typos.  fallacy.  syllogism.Question 57.57. Which one of the following strategies will NOT help you work through confusion? (Points : 1)  Allow yourself limitless time to research thoroughly before writing.  Consult a specialized dictionary.  Get the help of someone with more knowledge than you.  Ask for professional assistance from an instructor.Question 58.58. A thesis statement can be written as a question. (Points : 1)  True   False Question 59.59. Which of the following strategies is MOST useful as a follow-up to citing a passage? (Points : 1)  Allow readers to see the passage as they choose.  Tell readers what you think of the passage.  Conceal the writer’s assumptions.  Keep passage separate from other ideas or elements.Question 60.60. We can expect that the work of research will NOT provide us with which of the following? (Points : 1)  New and exciting perspectives  Inspiration for related research projects  Clear and definitive solutions  New insight into the research topicQuestion 61.61. A sentence fragment may be corrected by (Points : 1)  attaching the fragment to a nearby complete sentence.  revising the fragment to include whatever is missing, such as a subject or verb.  rewriting the fragment so that it expresses a complete thought.  All of the aboveQuestion 62.62. Scholarly work guarantees all of the following characteristics, EXCEPT (Points : 1)  credible arguments.  accurate information not subject to debate.  criticism of other researchers’ work.  important methods used to interpret evidence.Question 63.63. Misrepresenting an opponent’s position then arguing against the misrepresented position is the basic working definition of (Points : 1)  the straw-man fallacy.  the red-herring fallacy.  the relativist fallacy.  the subjectivist fallacy.Question 64.64. The use of precise synonyms is MOST helpful for which of the following reasons? (Points : 1)  It helps find sources that more directly address the topic question.  It uses everyday language.  It teaches the researcher new vocabulary terms.  It helps researchers get hundreds or thousands of exact results.Question 65.65. Claim + Evidence = Premise (Points : 1)  True   False Question 66.66. How are background sources MOST relevant to researchers? (Points : 1)  They explain an interesting theory related to the topic.  They provide a convincing argument on one side of the debate.  They explain the best ways to conduct research projects.  They feature established facts that help ground the researcher’s work.Question 67.67. Which of the following is NOT considered a legitimate type of claim? (Points : 1)  Claims of value  Claims of meaning  Claims of fear  Claims of policyQuestion 68.68. Choose the best thesis statement. (Points : 1)  Parents should regulate the amount of television their children watch.  Even though television can be educational, parents should regulate the amount of television their children watch.  While television can be educational, parents should regulate the amount of television their children watch because it inhibits social interaction, shortens children’s attention spans, and isn’t always intellectually stimulating.Question 69.69. Which thesis sentence best addresses a counter-argument? (Points : 1)  Carbohydrates are not healthy for most people.  Despite years dependence on calorie reduction to lose weight, medical intervention and personalized diet plans are more effective than a generic diet of strict caloric restrictions.  I tried Weight Watchers in the 1990s but gained all of the weight back. Now I am on the South Beach Diet and I’ve already lost 15 pounds!  Men have an easier time losing weight than women.Question 70.70. A topic sentence must support the thesis statement. (Points : 1)  True   False Question 71.71. If a student simply forgets to cite a source, it isn’t plagiarism. (Points : 1)  True   False Question 72.72. Which of the following is NOT a requirement of APA style? (Points : 1)  An in-text citation with abbreviated publication information  An in-text citation with the full Internet web address (URL)  A references page containing all sources in alphabetical order  Parenthetical references with author and publication yearQuestion 73.73. Meeting audience expectations produces all of the following expectations, EXCEPT (Points : 1)  enhancing your grade.  establishing you as an attentive writer.  ensuring you will avoid offending your audience.  enabling you to be an expert.Question 74.74. By carefully considering the numerous perspectives on a topic, which of the following is MOST likely to occur? (Points : 1)  The researcher will get off track on the issue.  The writer will lose focus on the main purpose.  New data will complicate the issues and cause disarray.  The researcher’s understanding will deepen.Question 75.75. Which of the following strategies is NOT used to narrow a subject search? (Points : 1)  Use the “Search as Words” option.  Use general, broad subject headings.  Use available limiters.  Use AND or AND NOT.Time Remaining: 

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