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Question 1

When you revise your essay, you ________.

a		rewrite it with a completely different argument
b		find evidence for your argument
c		add in opinionated phrases like “I think” or “in my opinion”
d		make edits and changes to your essay to improve it

Question 2

Examples of evidence for your argument include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

a		direct quotations from the text
b		your opinion of the text
c		paraphrases of the text
d		summaries of the text

Question 3

Which of the following is TRUE about receiving feedback on your essay?

a		Any feedback that criticizes your essay should be ignored.
b		Only feedback from your instructor matters; feedback from your peers is not important.
c		Feedback can show you both what your essay is doing well and what areas need improvement.
d		You must incorporate all pieces of feedback that you receive into your revised draft.

Question 4

Which of the following active reading strategies would be the MOST helpful for gathering quotes and passages to use as evidence for your claim?

a		Engage in pre-reading inquiry.
b		Take notes as you read.
c		Make text-to-self connections.
d		Apply what you have learned.

Question 5

Which of the following statements about the claim of your critical analysis statement is accurate?

a		Your claim should be the main argument that you are trying to make in your essay.
b		Your claim should clearly state what you believe is the author’s intent in writing his or her article.
c		Your claim should capture your opinion.
d		All of the above