When Revising Their Papers, First-Year College Students Are More Likely

question 44

Multiple Choice

When revising their papers, first-year college students are more likely than expert writers to

• A) spend a large percentage of the time revising their writing.
• B) approach the revision phase one sentence at a time.
• C) provide a specific diagnosis for a defective sentence.
• D) figure out whether their writing shows good transitions between ideas.

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Definitions:

Gut Feeling

Refers to an intuitive or instinctual judgment that is made without the use of rational processes.

Aided Recall

A memory retrieval process in which cues or prompts are given to assist in recalling specific information or experiences.

Salience

Salience refers to the prominence or importance of an object, concept, or entity within a particular context.

Marketing

The process of promoting, selling, and distributing a product or service, including market research and advertising.