Multiple-Choice Items:
1. Where should the applicant’s contact information be on a résumé?
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A
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cover page only
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B
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bottom quarter of résumé
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C
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top quarter of résumé
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D
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the reference page only
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2. What is the traditional way to order information in a category of the résumé?
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A
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earliest date to most recent
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B
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most recent date and work backwards
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C
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most impressive information to least impressive
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D
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least impressive to most impressive information
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3. Which is the most effectively written objective?
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A
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Using my advanced math and technology skills in an accounting situation would be my ideal job objective.
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B
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I would like to be hired by your company.
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C
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I hope to pursue a job in order to use my math skills.
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D
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My objective is to attain a position as a Research Assistant at University Hospital.
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4. Which of the following would not be acceptable in a cover letter?
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A
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This must’ve taken you a lot of time to read, so, thanks. Call me!
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B
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Thank you for your time and consideration of this position. I look forward to hearing from you.
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C
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If you have any questions regarding my résumé or ability to assist your team, please contact me.
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D
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I would appreciate the opportunity to speak with you further in person as to how I may assist your company.
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5. The format of a résumé cover letter is similar to the format of
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A
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an epic poem.
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B
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an expository essay.
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C
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a fictional short story.
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D
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a biographical essay.
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6. The order of materials used to apply for a job is
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A
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cover letter, references, résumé.
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B
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résumé, cover letter, references.
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C
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references, résumé, cover letter.
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D
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cover letter, résumé, references.
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7. Charts and graphs should include
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A
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the technology program used to create the visual.
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B
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where the information was collected.
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C
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the ethnicity and gender of the person who collected the data.
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D
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when the information was collected.
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8. To compare and contrast two types of data, which chart would be the most effective?
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A
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pie
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B
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scatter
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C
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bar
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D
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cone
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9. What is the purpose of a caption?
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A
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to describe the key ideas presented in a chart
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B
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to explain the reason for collecting the data shown in the chart
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C
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to propose what should be done based upon the data
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D
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to explore counter-arguments to the author’s position
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Multiple-Choice Answer Key:
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1. C
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2. B
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3.D
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4. A
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5. B
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6. D
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7. D
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8. C
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9. A
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Short-Answer Item:
10. Describe at least three areas where considering purpose and audience may affect the writing of workplace texts such as résumés, cover letters, or data presentations.
Short-Answer Key and Scoring Rubric:
10. Describe at least three areas where considering purpose and audience may affect the writing of workplace texts such as résumés, cover letters, or data presentations.
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Points
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Description
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3
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The response effectively describes three areas where purpose and audience may impact a writer’s decision:
- content
- format
- audience needs/wants
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2
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The response effectively describes two areas where purpose and audience may impact workplace writing.
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1
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The response effectively describes at least one area where purpose and audience may impact work-related writing.
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0
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The response is insufficient or off-task.
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Performance Assessment
Students should present a folder of workplace writing samples created throughout this unit. It should include drafts and final copies of each student’s:
- résumé
- cover letter
- data chart or table explanation.
Student work for the unit should be assessed according to the following rubric.
Performance Assessment Scoring Rubric:
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Points
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Description
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5
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The student received credit for exemplary work on all of the following assignments:
- creating a résumé.
- creating a cover letter.
- creating hypothetical data situations and explaining graph appropriateness.
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4
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The student received credit for completing all of the following assignments:
- creating a résumé.
- creating a cover letter.
- creating hypothetical data situations and explaining graph appropriateness.
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3
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The student received credit for completing all of the following assignments, some of which need additional editing or additional information:
- creating a résumé.
- creating a cover letter.
- creating hypothetical data situations and explaining graph appropriateness.
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2
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The student received credit for completing two of the following assignments.
- creating a résumé.
- creating a cover letter.
- creating hypothetical data situations and explaining graph appropriateness.
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1
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The student received credit for completing one of the following assignments.
- creating a résumé.
- creating a cover letter.
- creating hypothetical data situations and explaining graph appropriateness.
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0
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The student did not attempt the assignments or did not complete any assignment in an acceptable manner.
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