APA 4.6-4.11

1.     A common colloquialism used is:

• a. Don't

• b. Gonna

• c. Shouldn't

• d. Possibly

2.     Jargon is best defined as:

• a.     Putting two words together with an apostrophe

• b.     Informal expressions used in everyday, informal speaking

• c.     Specialized terminology unfamiliar to those outside a specific group

• d.     Attributing human attributes to animals or inanimate objects

3.     Which of the following is true regarding sentence length?

• a.     There is no minimum or maximum sentence length in APA style.

• b.     Varied sentence length is boring and limits comprehension.

• c.     Overuse of short sentences does not produce choppy prose.

• d.     Overuse of long, involved sentences helps reader comprehension.

4. 4.     Which of the following is true regarding paragraph length?

• a. Single-sentence paragraphs are abrupt and should be used frequently.

• b. Frequently use over-long paragraphs that fill an entire double-spaced page.

• c. Do not look for logical places to break up a long paragraph.

• d. A new paragraph provides a pause for the reader.

5.     Scholarly writing should include which of the following?

• a. Sentences that convey professionalism and formality

• b. Sentences that include contractions and colloquialisms

• c. Sentences that frequently use jargon

• d. Sentences that contain ambiguous or illogical comparisons

6.     Regarding tone in scientific writing, which of the following is true?

• a. Scientific writing lacks style and is dull.

• b. Ideas and findings are presented in a direct and interesting style.

• c. To achieve the right tone, there is no need to imagine the readers of the paper.

• d. Scientific writing uses informal language and elicits ambiguity.