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Student Name: _______________________________ Instructions: This is a take-home exercise which means you are free to use our textbook and any notes or postings to Moodle in forming your answers. I would advise you print the assignment. Write a draft of your responses on the hard copy. When your draft is completed to your satisfaction, either type your answers onto a digital version, or write a good copy of your answers on the form and email me your completed exercise. The DEADLINE for submission is prior to 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, April 9 th, 2020. (worth 10% of your final grade) Section A: Matching of Terms - 15 Questions/30 Section B: Short Answer&Multiple-Choice Questions: 1. Academic Writing/35 2. Rhetoric, Argument & the University Essay/35 Total:/100 A. Matching of Terms: /30 Match the following terms to their explanations/definitions on page 3. Place the name of the term in the space beside the correct explanation/definition. Remember there is only ONE term that BEST fits each explanation/definition. Note: There are also more terms than definitions. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Writ 1000/ Fall 2020/ Extra Credit /2 abstractnarrative analysisparaphrase assertionpassive voice citationpathos clarityreporting expression classical argumentresearch genre conclusionrhetoric definitionRogerian argument disciplinespecificity discursive "I"state of knowledge documentationthesis statement ethicstree diagram ethostradition of inquiry evidencetradition of protocols forecastsunreliable evidence generalization genre gist independent thought introduction knowledge-making "I" knowledge deficit levels of generality logos modality of expression modern language association moral statement Write the appropriate term from the list of terms on page 2 in the space beside its rightful definition.Remember, there are many more terms listed on page 2 than there are definitions./30 1.The degree of stability within a specific subject or topic: ___________________________________ 2.The ability to write with precision: ____________________________________________________ 3.An unresearched area within a subject or topic area that often propels new research into that area: ________________________________________________________________________ 4.The central, controlling argument of an essay: ___________________________________________ 5.Statements often found in conclusions that include wording such as "should" or "must:"___________ _________________________________________________________________________________ 6. Situation + Form + Content = ________________________________________________________ 7.Guichon states; Guichon reports:______________________________________________________ 8. A statement that is broadly based and offers little detail: ____________________________________ 9. Defined as "persuasive language:" _____________________________________________________ 10.The meaning of a passage of writing: __________________________________________________ 11.A lack of certainty on the part of a writer:_______________________________________________ 12.A piece of writing that often precedes a published article:__________________________________ 13.Statements about how the argument will be organized or written:____________________________ 14.Attributing statements to another speaker:_______________________________________________ 15.A statement clarifying how a term is to be used in the context of a paper:______________________ B. Short Answer and Multiple Choice Questions: /70 I. General Questions Related to Academic Writing:___/35 marks 1. In the following sentence which word best reflects a modalizing marker? Even though the physical work performed by labour tenants might differ little from that performed by slaves, the orbits of their lives took a different shape.__/2 a. performed b. labour c. little d. might e. different 2. Pick out the best paraphrase(the one that would prevent a charge of plagiarism) of the quote below from the statements which follow it.___/2 "The true importance of the Rebellion in our history is more symbolic than military." a. Rebellion - symbolism - nation building - these are what are most important about Manitoba history. b. "The true importance of the Rebellion in our history is more symbolic than military" (Flanagan 357). c. The Red River Rebellion will be remembered for what is revealed about the insecurities of a fledgling nation and the conflicts among her people. d. The Red River Rebellion is important, not because of its military aspect, but for its symbolic outcome. 3. Genre theory gives researchers a way of talking about similarities amongst communities of readers and writers. Identify the statement below that is the least likely to be found in a genre of scholarly writing. ___/2 a. In baseball the home run is a sure way to score, and the problem of hitting the ball as far as possible is as old as the game (Arsenault 295). b. If the Tenant terminates this Tenancy Agreement as aforesaid the Tenant shall be liable to pay rent hereunder to the date that the Tenant vacates the premises. c. Dr. E. Smythe states that between 1900 and 1920 the British novel entered the modern era of literature. d. There have been many genocides during the twentieth century. 4.Identify the most appropriate subordinate clause that would complete the following sentence according to the Theory of Academic Writing as presented in class.___/2 Universities are considered research institutions .... a. because they hire researchers. b. because they produce new knowledge. c. because their professors teach students. d. because they study past knowledge. 5. Is the following statement True or False? The practice of using citations is only found in Academic Writing. (i) True or (ii) False___/2 6. There are several levels of generality within Academic Writing. Which statement below best reflects the highest level of generality?___/2 a. Sixty-eight percent of teenagers report they are sleep-deprived. b. Donna Hart disagrees with the theories of early man as described by Raymond Dart. c. Many political scientists would say that peace is a concept beyond the reach of man. d. Terry Eagleton states that Matthew Arnold is "refreshingly unhypocritical" in Arnold's discussion of education. 7. Identify the sentence that contains a signal phrase.: ___/2 a) A sense of community is not limited to a specific geographic locale (Gupta and Ferguson, 1992, p. 1005). b) Once we accept that dictionaries only describe uses of words in their most common situations, then we can see that the understanding of words is always open to new definitions. c) According to Calhoun (1994), "heterosexual society makes heterosexuality seem natural and creates a negative social reality for lesbians and gay men" (p. 170). d) From the decision analysis literature, it is generally accepted that "risk analysis" is comprised of "risk assessment and "risk management" (Balsonet al., 1992, p. 236). 8. In APAformat, what single item from the information below does NOT provide readers with the means to flow easily from the body of a text (in-text citation) to the full documentation of the text in a ReferenceList.___/2 a. a quotation from the text b. the author's name c. the title of the work d. the name of the website sponsor 9.Write the following information in proper APA format in the blank space below as it would appear in a Reference list. Indicate what should be italicized.Pay attention to periods, spelling, and spacing.___ /4 Authors: Diane Guichon and Brad Pitt Article: "How to Participate in an Academic Writing Class" Publication: Academic Writer Date of Publication: December 12, 2009. DOI: 10102567: 20093245 Pages 45-68 in Volume 3. ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ 10. Does the following statement reflect what we understand a citation to represent? When I went to see Dr. Smith, he told me that Vitamin B12 is essential to good health. Yes____ or No _______/2 11. Explain the term "secured generalization." ___/2 ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ 12. In an essay, which language best illustrates a transition to the discussion of a "contrary" idea.___/2 a. presently b. beforehand c. in a like manner d. on the other hand 13. In an essay, which language best illustrates a discussion of a "conclusion."___/2 a. at the same time b. as a result c. although d. for instance 14. In an essay, which word or phrase below best reflects a discussion using a “limiting expression?” ___/2 a. presently b. always c. consistently d. some 15. Explain why "summary" skills are so important to Academic Reading and Writing?___/3 ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ 16.Write a paraphrase for the following text. ___/2 Scientific theory has only been in existence for a few hundred years, but it has profoundly affected the way we see and know the world. _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ II Questions Related to Rhetoric, Argument, and the Research Argumentative Essay: ___/35 marks 17. Which one of the following statements concerning Rhetoric is incorrect? ___/2 a. Rhetoric has been given a bad rap because of the sometimes "empty" language of politicians. b. Rhetoric is originally attributed to the British Lords who formed the House of Lords in British Parliament. c. The development of the printing press in the Middle Ages lessened the importance of Rhetoric as an oral skill. d. Rhetoric is taught in universities today to help students speak and write effectively. 18. A statement in a speech such as "I have worked 30 years in the oil patch. I know what I am talking about." is an appeal to what aspect of the Rhetorical Triangle? ___/2 a. logos b. ethos c. pathos 19. The following passage of writing represents an appeal to....___/2 To all the men and women of the United States Armed Forces now in the Middle East, the peace of a troubled world and the hopes of an oppressed people now depend on you. That trust is well placed. a. logos b. ethos c. pathos 20. Name 4writing terms or categories of information or academic stylistics that should typically be included in an Introduction to a research paper, excluding its "title." ___/2 (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) 21. What was the original source and meaning for the word "essay"? ___/2 a. An essay has its roots in the Latin word "essayer." b. An essay was the first means of publishing the results from scientific experiments. c. An essay was the beginning of a conversation on a topic. d. The word "essay" meant to better your opponent as in the word "assail" a castle wall. 22. Choose the best title for a paper based on the principles we have learned in class about writing for a university environment. ___/2 a. Academic Writing: It Represents Hard Work, But It Has Its Benefits b. Academic Writing c. University of Lethbridge Writing Assignment d. I Pick Up My Pen to Write About the Canadian Space Agency e. The Syrian Refugee Crisis 23. The purpose of a conclusion in an essay is to...___/2 a. sum up your argument b. postulate what research comes next c. point out knowledge deficits d. suggest moral