WRS - Reading & Writing: Part I

Before writing a draft, you should ______.

• pre-write/brainstorm

• revise

• publish

• edit

While working, an employee may need to interpret a graphic display such as a:

• Pie graph or database

• A news chat room on the Internet

• A brainstorm

When you read a document such as an "Improvement Plan" or "Employee Evaluation" you should try to:

• Summarize the contents in order to evaluate your strengths and weaknesses as an employee and discuss the document with your supervisor later if you disagree

• Demonstrate anger if you do not agree with the contents of the evaluation

• Find a new job if you feel that the boss was unfair

Which of the following would require that you follow a set of written directions accurately and precisely in order to keep operations working properly?

• Posting a schedule for staff meetings

• Explaining directions to the corporate office

• Installing the new printer and copy machine

Select the three words below that signal an opinion.

• My, mine and ours

• Best, ought and could

• Data, evidence and sources

Which of the following is an appropriate purpose for workplace writing?

• To spread rumors about competitors

• To advertise your company's products

• To gossip about new employees

A resume should include all of the following, EXCEPT:

• How to contact you

• Relevant experience

• Personal statements from your references

The purpose of writing a mission statement is to ______.

• impress an employer

• determine the audience of a document

• define the goals of an organization

The purpose of an agenda is to:

• Gather information

• Set a schedule for a meeting

• Record inter-office communication

When writing a first draft, you should do all of the following, EXCEPT ______.

• fix all errors

• consider your audience

• use the proper format