Question 1

2 out of 2 points

	As you begin the writing process, what should your focus be?
	Correct Answer: c. Writing freely about your topic to discover what you have to say

Question 2

2 out of 2 points

	When you write your bibliography, you have to include information from:
	Correct Answers: d. Anything you used to write your paper

Question 3

2 out of 2 points

	You should always write you thesis before anything else
	Correct Answer:  False

Question 4

2 out of 2 points

	First drafts should not be
	Correct Answer: a. The same as final drafts

Question 5

2 out of 2 points

	What is the very first step you will take when you begin writing about your topic?
	Correct Answers: c. Prewriting

Question 6

2 out of 2 points

	When writing an essay you should NEVER:
	Correct Answers: d. All of these should be avoided

Question 7

2 out of 2 points

	Liz is writing a paper about breast cancer. What search method should she use at the library to help find materials about her topic?
	Correct Answers: b. Liz should search by subject

Question 8

2 out of 2 points

	How does writing in journal help develop writing skills?
	Correct Answers: a. Writing in a journal on a regular basis helps writers understand writing and grow comfortable doing it

Question 9

2 out of 2 points

	When you are trying to locate a book in the book stacks, you should use the ___________ to find your material.
	Correct Answers: b. Call number

Question 10

2 out of 2 points

	What question should you ask yourself to make sure you are writing appropriately?
	Correct Answers: a. “Who is my audience with this piece of writing?”

Question 11

2 out of 2 points

	When you are selecting sources for your paper, it is best to:
	Correct Answers: b. Incorporate a variety of sources

Question 12

2 out of 2 points

	Where can you likely find a map of the library to help you understand the structural layout?
	Correct Answers: b. The main desk

Question 13

2 out of 2 points

	Please look carefully at the example below: Kim is writing an essay about healthcare access in the United States. She begins her writing process by creating a document that looks like this: How many people have access to healthcare in the United States? How much does it cost to purchase healthcare on your own? What are some of the effects of having a country with a high number of uninsured citizens? How can we eventually provide health insurance for everyone? Based on this information, what method was used to generate this information?
	Correct Answers: a. Questioning

Question 14

2 out of 2 points

	When an essay provides concrete information that proves the topic, what is this known as?
	Correct Answers: a. Evidence

Question 15

2 out of 2 points

	When writing on a computer, what should you do?
	Correct Answers: a. Save your work often

Question 16

0 out of 2 points

	Most talented writers are born with their skills.
	Correct Answer:  False

Question 17

2 out of 2 points

	Which of the following options is NOT an example of a periodical?
	Correct Answers: c. A chemistry textbook

Question 18

2 out of 2 points

	What is the key difference between a scratch outline and other prewriting techniques?
	Correct Answers: b. Scratch outlines attempt to organize your information

Question 19

2 out of 2 points

	A point and a topic are the same thing.
	Correct Answer:  False