CRWT MIDTERMS

• Reacting to the Text is analytical and evaluative. 

  False
• Responding to the Text is analytical and evaluative.

  True
• Responding to the Text establishes dialogue by allowing all sides to reconsider existing positions and opinions. 


  True
• Descriptive Writing states what happened and explains how something works.

  True
• Descriptive Writing argues a case according to evidence and makes reasoned judgments.

  False
• Critical writing argues a case according to evidence and makes reasoned judgments.

  True
• Critical Writing dismisses calls for observation and logic to raise solid arguments supported by evidence.

  False
• Critical Writing strongly calls for observation and logic to raise solid arguments supported by evidences.

  True
• Due to emotions and pre-set opinions about an argument, we tend to dismiss it off-hand. In this case, we build this what kind of "wall?"

  Wall of disagreement
• This prevents the reader from a true rhetorical engagement with the text. 

  Binary Reading 
• This takes into account "gray areas" of complex arguments.  

   Nuanced Reading
• Traits of Critical Writing


  -identifies why the timing is important

  -shows why something is relevant or suitable

  -draws conclusions
• These are two of the macro skills essential for learning.

  Reading and Writing
• There is no need to group different studies thematically or categorically, or to make links among those sources.

  False
• The information and points that you want to present in your writing should target the specific audience that you try to inform or convince.

  True
• Critical Writing in the academe refers to Critical Business Writing.

  False
• Critical Writing in the workplace refers to Critical Business Writing.

  True
• You need to plan out by thinking your purpose in writing.

  True
• Professionals take into consideration formatting and etiquette. It pays attention to personal tone, clarity, and logic. 

  True
• Points of view can strengthen your argument, either by providing evidence as support or by providing “food for thought.”

  True
• You need to be rude and sound bossy in business letter to impress the reader. 

  False
• You must acknowledge the drawbacks or limitations of ideas in your academic writing.

  True
• After you finish writing your paper. You need to proofread your own work and better if someone will check your writings for constructive criticism.

  True
• In reaching out your audience, you need to use unfamiliar words to impress the reader. Using unknown terms  allows the reader to better understand the document.

  False
• A numerical score as feedback is highly important than a verbal one. 

  False
• People with advanced writing skills are perceived as more reliable and trustworthy.

  True
• Good persuasion skills help you to influence others to achieve your goals. 

  True
• The indication of having successful career is this: "The better your writing skills are, the lesser responsibilities you will be given."

  False
• The indication of having a successful career is this: "The better your writing skills are, the more responsibility you will be given. That is great for you and your future career success."

  True
• Facing criticism must be done with a closed mind and unwillingness to learn.

  False
• What is the process of breaking something into its parts and putting the parts back together so that you can better understand the whole?

  Analysis
• What is this writing strategy aimed at changing the beliefs or opinions of the readers or at encouraging them to accept the credibility or possibility of your opinion or belief?

  Persuasion
• What writing strategy usually involves both analysis and synthesis, possibly persuasion in the process, after establishing and applying a set of criteria?

  Evaluation
• What writing strategy integrates one's opinions with all the relevant facts and supporting details to support the main thesis?

  Synthesis
• What strategy makes persuasive writing easier and more effective?

  By responding to the needs and demands of the target readers.
• What does it mean to synthesize?


  -It means to juxtapose scatted ideas from several sources.

  -It means to integrate support from more than one source for one idea or argument. 

  -It means to identify how sources are related.
• What writing strategy would be best recommended for a product review according to the reviewer’s standards?

  Evaluation
• Which of the following writing strategies would be more effective and “ethical” for editorials, to cover all possible angles of an issue?

  Synthesis
• Health magazines’ published columns about new ‘must-try’ diets imply which kind of writing strategy?

  Persuasion
• Which of the following is the best topic for the persuasive strategy?

  “Should Vaccination be Required for Students to Attend School?”