BMAL 590 Write & Cite EXAM QUESTIONS CORRECTLY ANSWERED 100% VERIFIED |ALREADY PASSED
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 - Answers - Passive voice. Use the active voice for direc...
BMAL 590 Write & Cite EXAM
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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 - Answers -✔✔
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 - Answers -✔✔ 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 - Answers -✔✔ Zombie nouns. Turning active verbs into awkward
adjectives makes ideas more abstract
Which of the following should be accomplished by the introduction of a research paper?
- Answers -✔✔ The introduction should introduce the topic, state the research problem,
propose a thesis, and point the reader toward the conclusion
To establish the importance of your research problem, which of the following does NOT
contribute to its value as a subject for study? - Answers -✔✔ 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? - Answers -✔✔ The conclusion
The conclusion of a research paper should do all the following EXCEPT - Answers -
✔✔ Explain how the data was gathered
Which of the following is NOT one of the three main documentation styles used in
academic writing? - Answers -✔✔ Association of American Universities (AAU) style
Which type of documentation style is most often used in the humanities or liberal arts? -
Answers -✔✔ MLA (Modern Language Association) style
Which type of documentation style applies to authors, editors, copyrighters, and
publishers? - Answers -✔✔ Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)
, What is the documentation style most commonly used for academic writing in the fields
of business, nursing, and social sciences? - Answers -✔✔ APA Style (American
Psychological Association)
What is plagiarism? - Answers -✔✔ 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? - Answers -✔✔ 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? - Answers -✔✔ 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? - Answers -✔✔ You can change the wording or paraphrase another author's
idea to make it your own, which then does not require citation
A discussion board serves many purposes in a classroom. Which of the following is
NOT an intended purpose of the discussion board? - Answers -✔✔ To share personal
stories and social media links
An ideal discussion board post will include three elements. Which of the following is
NOT a key element for a discussion post? - Answers -✔✔ Introductory small talk, to
create a friendly mood
A classmate or instructor responds to your discussion board post or asks a question.
Must you always reply? - Answers -✔✔ You should always reply to someone who has
taken the time to comment on your post
There are four types of essays, known as modes of discourse. What is the acronym that
names the types of essays? - Answers -✔✔ EDNA
Essay writing relies on which of the following? - Answers -✔✔ Personal knowledge and
reflection
Which type of essay is meant to explain something, and includes a thesis statement, a
supporting argument, and a conclusion - Answers -✔✔ Expository
In writing a case study, which of the following is NOT considered an error? - Answers -
✔✔ Choosing only a single unit to study, and generalizing across a larger set of units
What is the defining characteristic of a case study? - Answers -✔✔ It provides depth of
information rather than breadth, giving extensive detail about a single unit or small
number of unit
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