MDST 1040 Exam Reviewc

When should we use a colon?

• It's a tool that allows us to connect two sentence fragments together

• To emphasize a particular passage

• It can be allowed to provide an explanation, example or list.

• All of the above

What should we overlook when skimming an article?

• Secondary details

• The title

• Introductory paragraph

• First and last sentence of each paragraph

Tim likes to eat donuts.

Identity the subject of the previous sentence

• Donuts

• Tim

• to eat

• This sentence does not contain a subject

Which of the following citations is considered to be correct for a book by a single author in MLA?

• (Sutherland, 2014, p. 11)

• (Dwyer 19)

• (Rooney, Para. 7)

• (McCauley, 4)

Which statement accurately describes the "news hole" as discussed in lectures?

• On a slow news day, some stories might get covered that wouldn't normally be covered on a busier day

• This refers to the fact that newspapers cover material in more depth than broadcast journalisim

• This refers to the lack of gatekeepers on social media

• None of the above

Which of the following sentences is correct?

• I lived in Regina Saskatchewan. Until I moved back to Alberta.

• I lived in, Regina, Saskatchewan, until I moved back to Alberta.

• I lived in Regina, Saskatchewan, until I moved back to Alberta.

• All of the answers are considered acceptable.

Which of the following are considered to be forms of academic misconduct?

• Failing to properly cite the work of another person's work

• Study notes

• Paraphrasing the work of someone else and providing a citation

• All of the above

Which of the following citations is correct for a direct quotation from a book with more than two authors in APA?

• (Conroy et al., 2017, p. 74).

• (Hallion et al, 101).

• (Marquez and Cuzzi 377).

• (Conroy and Bellino, 2017, p. 74).

How many key supporting points should be in your essay?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• As many as you want

What is considered to be a primary source?

• A diary

• A biography of a famous individual

• Your textbook

• All of the above