Writing Workshop: Researching an Agency

Question 1

Read this excerpt from the body paragraphs of an informative essay.The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issues a warning when a foodborne illness breaks out. The agency informs the public about foods to avoid on their website and in public statements. The FDA also tells consumers what to do if they become sick.Which detail would provide helpful, factual support to this excerpt?

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examples of foodborne illnesses

Question 2

A student is writing an informative essay about the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA). How would FEMA’s website differ from an outside source?

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The FEMA website would be more likely to have accurate information than an outside source.

Question 3

Read this citation for an informative essay.Davis, Victoria. Joining the Secret Service. Washington, D.C.: Free Print Press, 2013.This citation is for

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a book.

Question 4

During the revision phase for an informative essay, a writer should

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check that the topic is clear and the language is effective.

Question 5

What is one rule a writer should keep in mind while doing research for an informative essay?

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Avoid sources that are not academic or professional.

Question 6

Read this sentence from an informative essay.After the Civil War, the amount of counterfeit money in circulation was a big problem for the government.The sources for this fact are an article entitled “Know Your Money” from the US Secret Service website and an encyclopedia article entitled “United States Secret Service” by Michael Ray. How should the sources be listed in a parenthetical citation?

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(Know Your Money; Ray)

Question 7

Read this excerpt from the body paragraphs of an informative essay.The Secret Service guards government leaders and protects money. The agency also investigates financial crimes.How could this excerpt be improved as the writer revises the essay?

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The writer could include more details and factual support.

Question 8

Read this prompt for an informative essay.The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provides a number of services to the American public. These services protect consumers from harmful food, dietary supplements, and pharmaceuticals. Choose one of the services the FDA performs to discuss in an informative essay. Do outside research and write an essay about this service and the manner in which the agency provides this service to the public.What will be the topic of the essay?

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a service provided by the FDA

Question 9

Administration.I. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) educates the public about food. A. The information the FDA provides helps consumers stay safe. B. The FDA educates consumers in different ways.II. The FDA labels processed foods. A. FDA labels identify the ingredients used to make products. B. FDA labels explain the nutrition content of food. C. FDA labels explain if the product might harm people who have allergies.III. The FDA warns the public about harmful food. A. The FDA issues a warning when a foodborne illness breaks out. B. The FDA tells consumers which foods to avoid. C. The FDA tells consumers what to do if they get sick.IV. The American public relies on the information the FDA provides. A. The FDA labels food and issues warnings about foodborne illnesses. B. This information helps protect consumers from harmful food.Which statement would best fit in section III?

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The FDA lists information about dangerous food on their agency website.

Question 10

This flow chart shows some of the steps to writing an informative essay.

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prewriting process.

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