Which of the following guidelines are important to keep in mind while writing a story?

A. You need to check details only the first time they appear.
B. Every element is wrong until it can be proven right.
C. Difficult or obscure facts are not worth confirming.
D. Readers care more about excitement than accuracy.


B. Every element is wrong until it can be proven right.

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Whenever any decision has to be made, Sam sends an email to his team asking for ideas. This increases the number of choices that the team might consider as a prospective approach

Which principle of conflict management does Sam adopt? a) Generate many options to solve problem b) Focus on shared interest c) Separate people from the problem d) Base decisions on objective criteria

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The diversity committee at State U. is a long-standing committee with a stable membership. During the first meeting of the year, Sam, a relatively new member of the group, asks, "What are the plans for fall orientation?" Given that the group has a high-context culture, which of the following is the most likely response to Sam's question?

a) "We will have a special meeting at the end of the month to brainstorm ideas. We will appoint a subcommittee to draw up a schedule and deadlines for tasks, and proceed from that schedule." b) "We will probably do the same thing we did last year." c) "We will need to consult with the students who will be involved to get their input before we proceed. Then we can work on making a schedule and setting deadlines." d) "That is the next thing on our agenda. Let's get busy deciding on a schedule, activities, and deadlines."

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The following thesis, “The speeches of Abraham Lincoln revealed his uncomplicated

style and universal appeal,” would tell an audience that the body of the speech would contain __________________main points. a. one b. two c. three d. four

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If you elect to print out your notes from your PowerPoint to use as speaker’s notes, it’s generally best to record these notes in ________ form

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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