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Writing and Publishing on a Computer

English · Writing Composition · ages 11-14

Name ______________________ Date ____________

Why put a source link beside a claim in a report?
- To let readers open and inspect the supporting source
- To replace the citation with a picture of the source
- To prove the claim without reading the linked material
What does fluent typing mean?
- Entering every word without errors
- Entering words faster than anyone else in the class
- Entering words with few pauses to find keys
Anyone allowed to view a shared document must also be allowed to suggest edits.
Circle one: True False
Zayn's source link opens a website's home page. He cannot find the article supporting his claim there. What should he do?
- Find the supporting article and test its link
- Keep the link because the home page looks professional
- Remove the credit but keep the borrowed claim
Maya loses her place in a story because she pauses to find almost every key. Which practice addresses that difficulty?
- Use a larger font for her story
- Practise accuracy in short, comfortable sessions
- Race through long drills without checking errors
A partner suggests changing 'some birds' to 'all birds' in your report. What should you do before accepting?
- Accept the edit because a partner suggested it
- Reject the edit because partners should never change factual wording
- Check whether the source supports the claim about all birds
Before publishing a class report publicly, you notice a classmate's home address in the preview. It is not needed for the report. Which action addresses the privacy issue?
- Add a source link beside the address
- Remove it and check who can see it
- Put the address in a larger heading
A task asks for an online article's author, title, date and address. The article gives author Ravi Cole, title 'Town Trees' and date 2 March 2024. Your entry has only its address. What must you add?
- Ravi Cole, 'Town Trees', and 2 April 2024
- Ravi Cole, 'Town Trees', and 2 March 2025
- Ravi Cole, 'Town Trees', and 2 March 2024

Answer key

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To let readers open and inspect the supporting source · A source link helps readers open and inspect the supporting material. The link itself does not prove the claim.
Entering words with few pauses to find keys · Fluent typing involves few pauses to locate keys. It does not mean perfect accuracy or being the fastest typist.
False · Viewing and suggesting edits can require different permissions. Viewing access alone may not allow suggestions.
Find the supporting article and test its link · Readers need a route to the material supporting the claim. A professional-looking home page does not supply that support.
Practise accuracy in short, comfortable sessions · Short, accurate practice addresses finding and entering keys. Changing the font does not teach key locations, and rushing neglects accuracy.
Check whether the source supports the claim about all birds · 'All birds' makes a broader claim than 'some birds'. Check whether the evidence supports that change before deciding.
Remove it and check who can see it · Remove unnecessary private information before public sharing and check the audience settings. A source link or heading does not protect the address.
Ravi Cole, 'Town Trees', and 2 March 2024 · Add Ravi Cole, 'Town Trees', and 2 March 2024. The other entries change the article's stated publication month or year.