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Become a Better Writer

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Become a Better Writer game quiz
"Everyone needs to write sometimes. You might have to dispute a bill in writing or compose a self-evaluation. Or, you just might want to write a quiz at FunTrivia! Learn a few basics to becoming a better writer."

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. Plan and organize your ideas. Whether you are writing a 12-page term paper or a "Twilight" quiz for FunTrivia, it is crucial to be organized. Without a plan, your writing will seem erratic and will not accomplish what you intend. What is an effective way to plan and organize your ideas?
    Memorize your ideas in your head
    It is not possible to organize ideas prior to writing
    Create a long, detailed chart
    Create a brief outline


2. Revise everything you write. Good writers know that all writing can be improved upon after the first draft. What is the most important aspect of revision?
    Looking for subject-verb agreement
    Re-examining your ideas
    Reviewing capitalization
    Checking grammar usage


3. Increase your vocabulary. This doesn't necessarily mean that you have to juxtapose every other word with an antediluvian replacement for prosaic units of language. Phew! What is the best way to improve your vocabulary?
    Asking really smart people for help
    Writing
    Reading
    Looking up words in a thesaurus


4. Improve your spelling. A person who constantly spells words incorrectly will not be taken seriously by his or her readers. It is necessary to become aware of why you misspell certain words. All of the following strategies can help reduce spelling errors EXCEPT:
    Always spelling phonetically
    Becoming familiar with words that sound or look alike
    Minimizing carelessness
    Using mnemonics (memory tricks)


5. Learn from your mistakes. If you always insert commas in the wrong places or get confused about when to use "your" or "you're", you should start keeping a record of your errors. An error log can help you pinpoint and correct repetitive mistakes. As you start recording replicate errors, which of the following do you NOT need to focus on?
    Writing style
    Punctuation
    Grammar
    Misspelled words


6. Proofread before publication! Publication even refers to hitting "send" in your email or "submit" on FunTrivia. What is one of the best ways to proofread your written work?
    Skim the paper
    Read your writing out loud
    Proofread only once--more than that will confuse you
    Use a spell check program as it will catch all errors


7. Don't be wordy! Wordiness is the tendency to say much more than is needed. All of the following will help you reduce wordiness EXCEPT:
    Eliminating useless words
    Avoiding redundancy
    Using active verbs
    Leaving out key details


8. Use writing tools. We have so many available to us in the 21st century. Which writing tool is the most versatile?
    Computer
    Dictionary
    Thesaurus
    MLA handbook


9. Remember your audience. Who will read your work? A college professor? FunTrivia players? Thinking about your audience will force you to do your best work. Establishing who your readers are is the first part of this process. What is the other part?
    Deciphering the audience's opinion on the topic
    Trying to provoke the audience
    Trying to persuade the audience to your view
    Knowing how much you should explain about the topic


10. Finally, find a good place and time to write. In order to do your best work, you need a conducive environment. In general, all of the following can positively affect your writing atmosphere EXCEPT:
    Having sufficient lighting and comfortable seating
    Finding a quiet place with few distractions
    Writing after a long day of work
    Getting writing tools organized before starting


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Compiled Jun 28 12