Good writing has a purpose and makes a point.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Ques. 2Good writing is a talent you are born with and there is only so much you can do to
improve.
A. True
B. False
Ques. 3Using the words or ideas of other people without giving them credit is called plagiarism
and is considered cheating.
A. True
B. False
Ques. 4The context of a writing assignment includes the writer's goal, the reader's needs, the
situation, and the nature of the document.
A. True
B. False
Ques. 5Don't dwell a bad paper. Analyzing your mistakes will only discourage you and
prevent you from improving.
A. True
B. False
Ques. 6The same kind of writing is effective in all situations.
A. True
B. False
Ques. 7Which of the following is NOT a good strategy for succeeding in a writing course?
A. Make sure you understand what your instructor expects for each assignment.
B. Find the best writing environment for you.
C. Don't discuss or share your draft with others because all ideas must be your own.
D. Read your paper aloud before submitting it.
Ques. 8Which of the following guidelines is common to most college writing assignments?
A. use conversational phrases to make your writing seem friendly and interesting
B. cut and paste large sections of information from the Internet
C. write subjectively
D. write objectively