RWS 4th Q Flashcards

1
Q

5 types of academic writing

A

Book Review
Literature Review
Research Report
Project Proposal
Position Paper

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2
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A book review provides a summary of the book’s content.

True or False

A

False

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3
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The methodology section in a research report allows readers to evaluate the quality of the research.

True or False

A

True

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4
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An executive summary is typically longer than the main body of a project proposal.

True or False

A

False

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5
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A position paper contains sections like Introduction, Body, and Conclusion.

True or False

A

True

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6
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An employment application letter is also known as a letter of intent.

True or False

A

False

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7
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Business memoranda are strictly used for external communication.

True or False

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False

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The estimated project cost is outlined in the introduction of a project proposal.

True or False

A

False

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9
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A resume objective communicates the applicant’s career goals.

True or False

A

True

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10
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Functional resumes focus more on skills than work history.

True or False

A

True

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11
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A literature review summarizes the key findings of the research.

True or False

A

False

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12
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What type of writing examines what has already been written about a topic?

a) Book Review
b) Literature Review
c) Research Report
d) Project Proposal

A

b) Literature Review

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13
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Which section of a project proposal sets the stage by providing background information and context?

a) Introduction
b) Budget
c) Timeline
d) Conclusion

A

a) Introduction

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14
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What document provides an overview of the research study in a concise manner?

a) Title Page
b) Executive Summary
c) Introduction
d) Conclusion

A

b) Executive Summary

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15
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What type of resume lists work experience from most recent to least recent?

a) Functional
b) Hybrid
c) Chronological
d) Reverse-Chronological

A

c) Chronological

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16
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Which type of office correspondence is used strictly between a company’s offices?

a) Business Letter
b) Business Memorandum
c) Business Email
d) Employment Application Letter

A

b) Business Memorandum

17
Q

What is the purpose of a book review?

a) To summarize and evaluate the book’s content
b) To evaluate the quality of the research
c) To provide an overview of the research study
d) To communicate the applicant’s career goals

A

a) To summarize and evaluate the book’s content

18
Q

Which section of a literature review organizes the evaluation of sources?

a) Introduction
b) Main Body
c) Conclusion
d) References

A

b) Main Body

19
Q

What does the methodology section of a research report allow readers to evaluate?

a) The estimated project cost
b) The quality of the research
c) The project’s main goal
d) The project schedule

A

b) The quality of the research

20
Q

What is typically included in the executive summary of a project proposal?

a) Overview and Objectives
b) Introduction and Rationale
c) Methodology and Results
d) Conclusion and Call to Action

A

a) Overview and Objectives

21
Q

What does a resume objective communicate?

a) The applicant’s career goals
b) The applicant’s work experience
c) The applicant’s educational background
d) The applicant’s references

A

a) The applicant’s career goals

22
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college admission letter is also known as

A

letter of intent

23
Q

employment application letter is also known as

A

cover letter

24
Q

3 types of Office Correspondence

A

Business Letter
Business Memorandum
Business E-mail

25
Q

3 Types of Formats

A

Block Format
Modified Block Format
Semi-Block

26
Q

Type of format

All parts of the letter are aligned to the left

A

Block Format

27
Q

Type of format

The heading, date, complimentary close, and signature are placed slightly to the right of the center of the paper

A

Modified Block Format

28
Q

Type of format

Similar to modified block except that the paragraphs of the body are intended

A

Semi-Block