On Comparing High School and College Writing: Checking Your Understanding

1. Question 1.9

   According to Karen Keaton Jackson, what happens to writing at the college level?

   A.

   It starts to be good.

   B.

   It becomes focused on research papers.

   C.

   It becomes diversified.

   D.

   It stops being graded.

2. Question 1.10

   Jackson thinks that good writing is more than just

   A.

   good grammar.

   B.

   extensive citations.

   C.

   student voices.

   D.

   a lot of pages.

3. Question 1.11

   What factors does Jackson say that students should consider in their writing?

   A.

   citation style and length

   B.

   introduction and conclusion

   C.

   bullet points and thesis

   D.

   purpose and audience

4. Question 1.12

   Which of the following does not appear in Jackson’s list of what makes a good high school paper?

   A.

   thesis statement

   B.

   audience

   C.

   organization

   D.

   conclusion

5. Question 1.13

   What citation style does Jackson mention?

   A.

   MLA

   B.

   APA

   C.

   Chicago

   D.

   CSE