Punctuation & Grammar
Fragment
A sentence fragment is an incomplete sentence that is missing a subject, a main verb, or does not express a complete thought
Pathos
Appeal to emotion
Scholarly Source
Source published in peer reviewed, academic journal. This source has been vetted by experts in a particular field.
Implicit Bias
unconscious favoritism toward or prejudice against people of a particular ethnicity, gender, or social group that influences one's actions or perceptions.
Summary
Summary writing is the process of condensing a longer text into a shorter version that includes only the main ideas and key supporting points in your own words
Coordinating Conjunction
, and or but yet etc.
Logos
Appeal to logic
Secondary Source
A secondary source analyzes, interprets, or summarizes information from primary sources, creating second-hand accounts of events or topics
Confirmation bias
the tendency to interpret new evidence as confirmation of one's existing beliefs or theories.
Analysis
Analysis in writing is the process of breaking down a complex topic into smaller parts to examine and understand its components, their relationships, and their significance.
Correct punctuation for an in-text citation
"quote" (Last Name Page #).
Ethos
Appeal to credibility
Primary Source
an original, firsthand account or artifact providing direct evidence about a topic, person, or event, created at the time of the event or by a participant reflecting on it later, serving as raw material for research, such as diaries, letters, photos, original research data, or eyewitness testimonies
Reading about a topic from multiple sources, rather than just one
Correct MLA citation
Author Last, First. Title, publication, date.
A semicolon
Two bridge two independent clauses that are connected.
Exigence
the urgent problem, issue, or situation that prompts and motivates a writer to create it, essentially asking, "Why now, why here, and why should I care?". It's the driving force that makes the text necessary, compelling the author to speak or write in response to an imperfection or a need for change, making the message relevant and timely for a specific audience.
paraphrase vs Quotation
Paraphrase is when you take information from a text and put it in your own words; quotation means that you are taking the exact words out of a text and presenting them in your essay.
Language, Knowledge and Power
Any thoughtful response will earn points on this one, granted that it's grounded in mostly the correct answer.
Correct APA citation
An M-dash
for emphasis, to set off parenthetical information (like commas or parentheses but with more weight), to introduce lists or explanations, or to signal a sudden shift in thought, tone, or an abrupt break in speech, providing dramatic effect or clarity, especially when the extra info already contains commas.
Kairos
the opportune, right, or critical moment to speak or write, capitalizing on the audience's readiness, current events, or specific context for maximum persuasive impact, making a message relevant and timely
Yes.
Synthesis
process of combining multiple sources to create a new, cohesive whole with a central thesis.
What's the most meaningful thing you learned in this class
Serious answers only.