What types of papers will students at Marine Corps University's degree-granting schools be expected to write over the course of the academic year?

A variety of papers from bulleted background papers to academic research papers

Only bulleted background papers

What is the role of academic writing in the courses at the College of Enlisted Military Education (CEME)?

To provide a critical aspect of leadership and decision-making

To serve as curriculum developers for the enlisted force

To act solely as faculty advisors for the regional SNCO academies

To focus on physical training and military tactics

What is the significance of submitting work for publication or entering an essay competition according to the document?

It is important for personal development as a leader

It is a requirement for graduation

It helps in getting a promotion

It is only for gaining extra credits

What are the two competitions highlighted in the document that stimulate thinking about national defense and military strategy?

The Secretary of Defense National Security Essay Competition and the CJCS National Defense and Military Strategy Essay Competition

The National Defense University Essay Competition and the Armed Forces Essay Competition

The Military Education Essay Competition and the National Security Strategy Essay Competition

The Defense Strategy Essay Competition and the Joint Chiefs of Staff Essay Competition

What skills will you hone at the university that are not only for attaining awards or publication but also for improving professional communication skills?

Writing and public speaking skills

Why are communication skills heavily emphasized in the schoolhouses?

Because they are essential in the operating forces to write orders, deliver briefings, send emails, and engage with the media

Because they are easy to develop

Because they are only needed for writing essays

Because they are not important in professional settings

According to the text, good writing is usually the result of which of the following?

A successful writing process involving multiple stages

A single sitting of focused writing

The length and scope of the writing assignment

The purpose of the writing assignment

What does the text suggest about the writing process?

It is a recursive, cyclical process

It is a linear, step-by-step model

It requires changing the focus of your paper frequently

It should be completed in one phase without revisions

What might cause a writer to return to an earlier stage of the writing process?

Having a perfect thesis statement from the beginning

What is an example of a situation where different sections of a paper might be in different stages of the writing process?

When the first few paragraphs are still undergoing conceptual development while later paragraphs are being revised

When the paper is short and straightforward

When the writer is confident about the topic from the start

When the writer follows a strict linear process without deviation

Which of the following is NOT one of the topics covered in Chapter Two?

Understanding the Rhetorical Situation

Identifying Key Words and Understanding Common Academic Writing Tasks

According to the text, which of the following is an example of a rhetorical situation?

Seeing an advertisement on social media

What does 'Ethos' refer to in the context of rhetorical persuasion?

Writer or speaker's credibility

What does 'Pathos' consider in the context of persuasion?

The emotional appeals used to influence the audience

The logical structure of the argument

The credibility of the speaker or writer

The use of statistical evidence

When considering 'Ethos' for an argument about a new type of recruiting and promotion system in the Marine Corps, what aspect is a writer likely to demonstrate?

Consideration for other points of view

Emotional appeal to the audience

Logical reasoning with clear examples

Use of statistical evidence to support the argument

What type of evidence might be used when considering 'Logos' for an argument that current recruitment and promotion practices in the Marine Corps are failing?

Interviews with senior officers

When writing for a military audience about recruiting and promotion systems, what might a writer avoid suggesting in terms of 'Pathos'?

The entire officer corps lacks creativity

The current system is effective

The need for a new type of officer

The audience is familiar with issues of creativity

What is the primary purpose of writing for a like-minded audience according to the text?

To facilitate group cohesion and solidify group beliefs

To introduce completely new concepts to the audience

To entertain the audience with unrelated topics

To provide detailed background information on the policy

When writing for a hostile audience, what is your main objective?

To persuade the audience to adopt a new point of view

To confirm the audience's existing beliefs

To provide entertainment to the audience

To share detailed personal experiences

According to the text, what should you consider about your audience when preparing to write for them?

Their political attitudes and interests that may affect their reading

Their favorite color and hobbies

Only their educational background

Their preference for fiction or non-fiction

What is the purpose of the Audience Analysis Worksheet mentioned in the text?

To decide which strategies would be most effective based on the audience's interests

To determine the audience's income level

To create a detailed biography of each audience member

To choose the font and color scheme for the writing piece

When might you use more jargon and terms that are specific to your line of work in your writing?

When writing a policy memo that is going to be used only within your unit

When writing for an external reader unfamiliar with your unit

When briefing an outsider about your policy

When changing the focus of an essay to address a different target audience

Who is the intended audience for written assignments at Marine Corps University?

Both the instructor and fellow students

What might change when redefining your writing based on audience according to the text?

The tone, organization, and word choice

The content of the writing only

The font and format of the document

If a Marine from the Expeditionary Warfare School or the Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Academy writes to a Marine with a different Military Occupational Specialty (MOS), what is likely to be similar?

The language and terminology used

The intended audience for their writing

What should you consider when choosing a subject for a paper or presentation at Marine Corps University?

The length of the paper or presentation

According to the document, what is the biggest factor in deciding the scope of your topic when speaking to an audience?

The number of slides you prepare

The time of day the presentation is given

What should you determine about the classroom technology before your presentation?

If there is reliable internet service

If the classroom has comfortable seating

If the classroom can accommodate a large number of participants

If the classroom has natural lighting

What is recommended to do with the microphone when preparing presentations for virtual participants?

Ask participants to mute their microphone until they participate

Keep the microphone on at all times

Use a microphone that has a long cable

Avoid using a microphone altogether

What is the first step you should take to ensure you meet the assignment requirements according to the text?

Keep the essay requirements in mind

Give yourself enough time to complete the assignment

According to the text, what should you do if the instructor asks you to 'Analyze'?

To break content into its components in order to understand the whole

To show the meaning of something, to clarify

To combine existing elements in order to create something original

To take a position and to justify that position with evidence

What is the purpose of 'Synthesize' as an academic writing task?

To combine existing elements in order to create something original

To examine the advantages and limitations, to assess

To briefly provide the key concepts and main points

To consider a subject from multiple points of view

When responding to a writing prompt, how many cognitive tasks may you need to perform?

Only one cognitive task is needed

Cognitive tasks are not necessary

Marine Corps University Communications Style Guide

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is the purpose of the Marine Corps University Communications Style Guide according to the preface?

To provide a historical account of the Marine Corps

To assist students in meeting coursework requirements and completing written tasks and assignments

To serve as a complete replacement for the Chicago Manual of Style or other military writing guides

To offer a detailed analysis of Marine Corps operational strategies

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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To entertain an audience

To analyze the audience and context of the conversation

To record historical events

To provide instructions for tasks

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CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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Marine Corps University Communications Style Guide

77 questions

What is the purpose of the Marine Corps University Communications Style Guide according to the preface?

Which edition of the guide introduced Podium Pages?

What new content was added to Chapter Eight in the latest edition of the guide?

What is the role of the Leadership Communication Skills Center (LCSC)?

According to the text, what is one of the most important components of leadership?

What does writing act as in the context of thinking and the communication process, as mentioned in the text?

What is the purpose of writing and speaking as highlighted in the text?

What does Figure 1 depict writing as?

What types of papers will students at Marine Corps University's degree-granting schools be expected to write over the course of the academic year?

What is the role of academic writing in the courses at the College of Enlisted Military Education (CEME)?

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