Unit 9

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Smoking contributes to air pollution.

Exploring a general idea is the first step in developing your topic.

It is likely that the first idea you have for a thesis will be perfect.

Topics with problems or controversies are strong topic ideas.

"Kids today eat 25% less fresh fruit than kids in 2000." Why is this not a strong topic idea? a. Too broad c. The statistic came from an unreliable source b. Too narrow d. This topic idea is acceptable

A thesis statement makes up the entire first paragraph of your paper.

Which of these is source for finding general information and ideas about your topic? a. Textbook c. Trade magazines b. Interview d. All of these

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Candy bars taste good.

Evaluate this topic idea: "Teachers gave 18.5% more homework in 2007 than in 2005." a. The topic is satisfactory c. The topic is too narrow b. The topic is too broad d. This is a thesis statement

Topics that are too broad cover too much information.

Once you have chosen a topic, what should you do before beginning the research process? a. Find as many possible facts and details on your topic c. Discuss your idea with others b. Choose a position d. None of these

You should find a new topic if a. You don't like your current topic c. You feel it isn't interesting to other people b. You can't find any information to support your thesis d. Any of these

Your research supports your thesis.

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition 25% of candy bars contain more saturated fat than cereal bars.

A position is either a. True or false c. Positive or negative b. Happy or sad d. A thesis can be any of these

Melinda has always wanted to know about export rates between the U.S. and China. Why is this a good research topic for her? a. Melinda is curious about the topic c. Melinda saw a tv show and thought she could find more information about China b. Melinda's mother says China exports a lot of goods to the U.S. d. None of these

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Cereal bars are a healthy alternative to candy bars.

Cover pages should include a. The name of your class c. Your teacher's name b. The date you turn in the paper d. All of these

Teachers will tell you everything you need to know about creating high quality papers.

What your cover page looks like says nothing about the content inside.

Creative elements distract from the true meaning of a paper.

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Sentence length varies

Even though I'm still young, I know what I want to do with My Life. When i graduate from college, I'd like, to become a medical doctor. Doctor's have a wonderful profession: they make people's lifes whole. They cut sickness from people and make them feel good when they are unwell. I love the feeling of helping others and as a Doctor I'd be able to make that my profession an' career. This paragraph lacks a. Attention to organization c. Attention to conventions b. Attention to voice d. None of these

Knowing how to write and present a quality paper is a skill you will only use in high school.

Where do teenagers get all the money they need to make purchases? I noticed several new stores had opened up at the local mall. Most of these new stores focused on teenage and young consumers. Yesterday I went shopping. This paragraph is a. Creative c. 1 inch spaced b. Single-spaced d. None of these

A little creativity goes a long way with most teachers.

A high quality paper is judged by what is written in the content.

High quality papers never include creative elements or focus on well-written content.

Where do teenagers get all the money they need to make purchases? I noticed several new stores had opened up at the local mall. Most of these new stores focused on teenage and young consumers. Yesterday I went shopping. This paragraph lacks a. Proper conventions c. Good word choice b. Organization d. Voice

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Important details are included

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Evidence of proofreading and revisions

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Logical order of information

What size is a standard margin? a. 1.5 inches c. .5 inches b. 2 inches d. 1 inch

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Statements are unique

Conventions are a. The use of proper grammar c. Appropriate punctuation b. Correct spelling d. All of these

Including quotes in your paper can bring additional meaning to the content.

It is a good idea to include your teacher's name on a title page.

Handouts and PowerPoint slides are a. Distracting c. Visual aids b. Annoying d. Icebreakers

To keep your audience interested in your speech, you should provide them with as many details as possible about the topic.

During a speech, projected information should be in a Times New Roman, no smaller than____pt. a. 20 c. 35 b. 12 d. 30

One way to get people to pay attention to your presentation is to give them candy for answering questions about it.

Asking your audience a question about themselves is an icebreaker.

In order to "know your audience," you should be aware of a. Their ages c. What they plan to do after graduation b. What they do for fun d. What they are interested in

Public speaking is a skill you will probably never use outside of school.

How many times each day should you practice when preparing for a speech? a. 1 c. 4 b. 5 d. 3

To begin your speech, you may want to try an a. Ice cube c. Audience awareness quiz b. Break dance d. Icebreaker

To "know your audience," you should identify what they a. Need to know c. Are interested in b. Want to know d. All of these

"What if you had no way to earn money?' This sentence is a. An Icebreaker c. Both of these b. A probing question d. None of these

Your audience should be a part of your presentation.

Visual aids should be a. In focus c. Titled b. Interesting d. All of these

Which is an interesting topic for high school seniors? a. Learning how to use a locker c. Graduation rates b. Freshman orientation d. None of these

Which writing format is also beneficial to public speaking? a. Five paragraph essay c. Conventions b. Prose d. None of these

Visual aids should compliment what the speaker is saying.

Instead of reading a speech, a presenter should have a conversation with the audience.

At the end of your presentation, the main points should be a. Summarized c. Handed to your teacher b. Written on the board d. Restated by the audience

"How many of you plan to go to college?" This is a a. Problem statement c. Probing question b. Poll d. None of these

A good rule of thumb is to keep your presentation simple and to the point.

Public speaking is a good skill to develop for use in the workplace.

Who creates a rubric? a. The student c. The textbook company b. The teacher d. All of these

Rubrics tell you the points possible for each part of an assignment.

What are the point values for this rubric? a. "Example support" c. 4,3,2,1 b. The information on topic development d. None of these

If you use a rubric, you can grade your assignment before you turn it in.

A teacher can use a rubric to inform students of an assignment's requirements.

A rubric is a scoring tool.

Students have a right to know how their grades are determined.

Which is an example of "criteria"? a. "Example support" c. "Topic is developed with two strong supporting examples. b. 4,3,2,1 d. None of these

If a teacher does not provide a rubric for an important assignment, what should you do? a. Ask for a rubric to be created c. Discuss your teacher's grading policies with the Principal b. Beg for your grade to be changed after you fail the assignment d. None of these

A rubric explains how your teacher will determine how many points each test is worth over the course of a semester.

How do rubrics increase learning? a. Rubrics give the most important details about a reading assignment c. Both of these b. Rubrics give students the tools to "grade" their own and others' assignments d. None of these

a. Will my teacher like my ideas? c. How does my assignment compare to the rest of the class? b. Am I done? d. None of these

If you have a rubric, "your teacher can prove you knew what you were supposed to do."

A rubric shows the percent of correct answers required to achieve a certain grade.

Each criteria for a rubric has a corresponding point value.

A rubric lists the criteria for a piece of work.

If you have selected a topic that you do not like, you should change your topic.

To be fully prepared for a speech, a student should memorize their speech one week in advance and practice three times everyday.

Creative elements distract from the true meaning of a paper.

It is the student's responsibility to meet the expectations identified by a rubric.

Which is the best thesis statement? a. I think Cheerios is the best cereal. c. Cheerios should be given a "Healthy Heart" award. b. Cheerios is one of the most popular cereals on the market today. d. Cheerios is one of the most healthy cereals available today.

Leaves the reader wanting more

If you use a rubric, you can estimate your grade without even showing the assignment to a teacher.

If you are unsure about how your visual aid will look during a presentation, you should a. Test it out before you begin c. Use it anyway b. Not use it to avoid any problems d. None of these