BMAL 590 Write & Cite
Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: the reduction in hostilities by
the rebel forces it resulted in the ratification of a peace treaty by the government -
CORRECT ANSWER-Zombie nouns. Turning active verbs into awkward additives
makes ideas more abstract.
Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: a rising awareness of the
dichotomous Nature of the current political paradigm shift manifest itself in a societal
entropy that resists efforts to promote bilateral coalescence - CORRECT ANSWER-
Lacks clarity. It using a pretentious Tony confuse the audience; choose words that in
Layton the reader
Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: statements on current events
were ready to buy the participants, and responses of agreement or disagreement or
recorded - CORRECT ANSWER-Passive voice. Use the active voice or direct, concise
writing.
Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: many experts agree that
cutting sugar from children's diet and proves their behavior control and cognitive ability.
- CORRECT ANSWER-Unsupported assertion. Opinion alone is insufficient; include an
appropriate reference to back up each argument
Identify the type of rating errors in the following sentence: the analysis partially explains
the comparatively strong presence of first generation college graduates in the relatively
risky field of entrepreneurism - CORRECT ANSWER-Heading qualifiers lend out to your
writing. Strike extra words that do not contribute meeting
Identify the type of writing error in following sentence: it is widely it knowledge that
Britain's exit from the European Union will have a negative economic impact on citizens
of the UK - CORRECT ANSWER-Unsupported assertion. Opinion alone is insufficient;
include an appropriate reference to back up each argument.
Which of the following should be accomplished by the introduction of a research paper?
- CORRECT ANSWER-The introduction should introduce the topic, state the research
problem, propose a thesis, and point the reader toward the conclusion
Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: The delay in the ceremony's
commencement was caused by a sudden downpour on the front lawn - CORRECT
ANSWER-Passive voice. Use the active voice for direct, concise writing
Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: I agree with your discussion
post its alot harder to fix human resource problems when they're aren't any systems in
,place - CORRECT ANSWER-Incorrect grammar or punctuation. All academic writing
must adhere to the rules of grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation
Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: The validation-seeking
approach employed by many social media users can lead to the alienation of others in
the social circle - CORRECT ANSWER-Zombie nouns. Turning active verbs into
awkward adjectives makes ideas more abstract
Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: the results seem to indicate
that there could be a minor shift in the way social media is used in organizations. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Hedging. Qualifiers or lend doubt to your writing. Strike extra
words that do not contribute meeting.
To establish the importance of your research problem, which of the following does NOT
contribute to its value as a subject for study? - CORRECT ANSWER-A paragraph
explaining your personal interest in the subject, and its relevance in your life
Which section of a research paper unites all aspects of the research problem posed in
the introduction, tying together the results of the study and with the findings from other
literature in the field? - CORRECT ANSWER-The conclusion
The conclusion of a research paper should do all the following EXCEPT - CORRECT
ANSWER-Explain how the data was gathered
Which of the following represents a logical order for the structure of a research paper? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Introduction, methods, results, discussion
Why should the definition of a research problem include summaries and critiques of
existing studies - CORRECT ANSWER-To help the reader understand the limitations of
current knowledge and the possible contribution of your research
The method section of a paper include all of the following except - CORRECT
ANSWER-And interpretation of the results from competing and can current studies
The results section of the paper includes all of the following except - CORRECT
ANSWER-And interpretation of the conclusions from competing and current studies
The discussion section of a paper will do all the following except - CORRECT
ANSWER-Explain the procedure used to perform of the study
The introduction to a research paper should clearly define a specific research problem
which of the following would not be included in an effective introduction - CORRECT
ANSWER-One or more paragraphs explaining your personal interest in the subject
, Which of the following is NOT one of the three main documentation styles used in
academic writing? - CORRECT ANSWER-Association of American Universities (AAU)
style
Which type of documentation style is most often used in the humanities or liberal arts? -
CORRECT ANSWER-MLA (Modern Language Association) style
Which type of documentation style applies to authors, editors, copyrighters, and
publishers? - CORRECT ANSWER-Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)
Which documentation style has a less rigid guidelines are for citing sources, but
includes a list of core elements for work cited - CORRECT ANSWER-MLA
Which documentation style used in scientific journals has precise requirements for
manuscript layout, headings, InTEXT citations, and reference list? - CORRECT
ANSWER-APA style
What is the name of the 1026 Paige style guide sometimes known as the editors Bible -
CORRECT ANSWER-The Chicago manual of style
What is the purpose of all documentation styles? - CORRECT ANSWER-To credit the
original source of ideas that contributed to your work
Which of the following is not one of the reasons it for a writer to cite original sources? -
CORRECT ANSWER-To add links to a paper with an expensive reference list or
bibliography
Which of the following is not a section for documenting sources in an academic paper -
CORRECT ANSWER-Index
What is plagiarism? - CORRECT ANSWER-Plagiarism is the sin of stealing another's
ideas and passing them off as your own, whether intentionally or unconsciously
Which of the following is NOT a form of plagiarism? - CORRECT ANSWER-Using
another's idea word for word, even if the original source is credited
Which of the following is NOT true regarding the use of a direct quotation in academic
writing? - CORRECT ANSWER-Citation is not required if you change the wording of a
direct quotation, but keep the idea
Which of the following is NOT true regarding the use of a paraphrased idea in academic
writing? - CORRECT ANSWER-You can change the wording or paraphrase another
author's idea to make it your own, which then does not require citation
What is one technique to avoid committing plagiarism in your paper? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Take notes while doing research, putting the ideas into your own words
Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: the reduction in hostilities by
the rebel forces it resulted in the ratification of a peace treaty by the government -
CORRECT ANSWER-Zombie nouns. Turning active verbs into awkward additives
makes ideas more abstract.
Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: a rising awareness of the
dichotomous Nature of the current political paradigm shift manifest itself in a societal
entropy that resists efforts to promote bilateral coalescence - CORRECT ANSWER-
Lacks clarity. It using a pretentious Tony confuse the audience; choose words that in
Layton the reader
Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: statements on current events
were ready to buy the participants, and responses of agreement or disagreement or
recorded - CORRECT ANSWER-Passive voice. Use the active voice or direct, concise
writing.
Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: many experts agree that
cutting sugar from children's diet and proves their behavior control and cognitive ability.
- CORRECT ANSWER-Unsupported assertion. Opinion alone is insufficient; include an
appropriate reference to back up each argument
Identify the type of rating errors in the following sentence: the analysis partially explains
the comparatively strong presence of first generation college graduates in the relatively
risky field of entrepreneurism - CORRECT ANSWER-Heading qualifiers lend out to your
writing. Strike extra words that do not contribute meeting
Identify the type of writing error in following sentence: it is widely it knowledge that
Britain's exit from the European Union will have a negative economic impact on citizens
of the UK - CORRECT ANSWER-Unsupported assertion. Opinion alone is insufficient;
include an appropriate reference to back up each argument.
Which of the following should be accomplished by the introduction of a research paper?
- CORRECT ANSWER-The introduction should introduce the topic, state the research
problem, propose a thesis, and point the reader toward the conclusion
Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: The delay in the ceremony's
commencement was caused by a sudden downpour on the front lawn - CORRECT
ANSWER-Passive voice. Use the active voice for direct, concise writing
Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: I agree with your discussion
post its alot harder to fix human resource problems when they're aren't any systems in
,place - CORRECT ANSWER-Incorrect grammar or punctuation. All academic writing
must adhere to the rules of grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation
Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: The validation-seeking
approach employed by many social media users can lead to the alienation of others in
the social circle - CORRECT ANSWER-Zombie nouns. Turning active verbs into
awkward adjectives makes ideas more abstract
Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: the results seem to indicate
that there could be a minor shift in the way social media is used in organizations. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Hedging. Qualifiers or lend doubt to your writing. Strike extra
words that do not contribute meeting.
To establish the importance of your research problem, which of the following does NOT
contribute to its value as a subject for study? - CORRECT ANSWER-A paragraph
explaining your personal interest in the subject, and its relevance in your life
Which section of a research paper unites all aspects of the research problem posed in
the introduction, tying together the results of the study and with the findings from other
literature in the field? - CORRECT ANSWER-The conclusion
The conclusion of a research paper should do all the following EXCEPT - CORRECT
ANSWER-Explain how the data was gathered
Which of the following represents a logical order for the structure of a research paper? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Introduction, methods, results, discussion
Why should the definition of a research problem include summaries and critiques of
existing studies - CORRECT ANSWER-To help the reader understand the limitations of
current knowledge and the possible contribution of your research
The method section of a paper include all of the following except - CORRECT
ANSWER-And interpretation of the results from competing and can current studies
The results section of the paper includes all of the following except - CORRECT
ANSWER-And interpretation of the conclusions from competing and current studies
The discussion section of a paper will do all the following except - CORRECT
ANSWER-Explain the procedure used to perform of the study
The introduction to a research paper should clearly define a specific research problem
which of the following would not be included in an effective introduction - CORRECT
ANSWER-One or more paragraphs explaining your personal interest in the subject
, Which of the following is NOT one of the three main documentation styles used in
academic writing? - CORRECT ANSWER-Association of American Universities (AAU)
style
Which type of documentation style is most often used in the humanities or liberal arts? -
CORRECT ANSWER-MLA (Modern Language Association) style
Which type of documentation style applies to authors, editors, copyrighters, and
publishers? - CORRECT ANSWER-Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)
Which documentation style has a less rigid guidelines are for citing sources, but
includes a list of core elements for work cited - CORRECT ANSWER-MLA
Which documentation style used in scientific journals has precise requirements for
manuscript layout, headings, InTEXT citations, and reference list? - CORRECT
ANSWER-APA style
What is the name of the 1026 Paige style guide sometimes known as the editors Bible -
CORRECT ANSWER-The Chicago manual of style
What is the purpose of all documentation styles? - CORRECT ANSWER-To credit the
original source of ideas that contributed to your work
Which of the following is not one of the reasons it for a writer to cite original sources? -
CORRECT ANSWER-To add links to a paper with an expensive reference list or
bibliography
Which of the following is not a section for documenting sources in an academic paper -
CORRECT ANSWER-Index
What is plagiarism? - CORRECT ANSWER-Plagiarism is the sin of stealing another's
ideas and passing them off as your own, whether intentionally or unconsciously
Which of the following is NOT a form of plagiarism? - CORRECT ANSWER-Using
another's idea word for word, even if the original source is credited
Which of the following is NOT true regarding the use of a direct quotation in academic
writing? - CORRECT ANSWER-Citation is not required if you change the wording of a
direct quotation, but keep the idea
Which of the following is NOT true regarding the use of a paraphrased idea in academic
writing? - CORRECT ANSWER-You can change the wording or paraphrase another
author's idea to make it your own, which then does not require citation
What is one technique to avoid committing plagiarism in your paper? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Take notes while doing research, putting the ideas into your own words
