Writing and Presentation Skills Quiz

What is the main method of communicating thoughts and ideas?

• Drawing

• Writing

• Singing

• Speaking

What is the first step in the writing process according to the text?

• Rest, Reread, Revise, Repeat

• Write the Initial Draft

• Create an Outline

• Explore Your Topic

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for writing a thesis?

• Include all possible evidence

• Use research techniques from Chapter 6

• Select a major thesis or angle

• Base it on what interests you most

What is a fundamental skill that all students need to master according to the text?

• Public Speaking

• Drawing

• Dancing

• Singing

How can you quell anxiety about public speaking?

• Avoid public speaking

• Prepare for the presentation

• Wear headphones

• Ignore the audience

What is a good way to engage your audience during a presentation?

• Avoid eye contact

• Read from a script

• Speak softly

• Involve your audience

What should you do to make sure your message got through after a presentation?

• Have a quick survey for feedback

• End the presentation abruptly

• Ignore feedback

• Ask the audience to leave

What should you do to improve your writing according to the text?

• Avoid citing sources

• Incorporate instructor feedback

• Ignore instructor feedback

• Never revise your work