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I don't want to state something word-for-word.
What is Paraphrasing?
a sentence that has a subject, a verb, and a complete thought.
What is a complete or simple sentence, or independent clause?
I am wanting you to agree with me.
What is persuasive writing or a persuasive argument?
using words like "first, second, and third" in my writing.
a map in nonfiction text
What is a text feature?
I used other people's words, plus my own. But I can't take all the credit.
What is citing?
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
What are coordinating conjunctions or FANBOYS?
I should include this specific information in my persuasive argument.
What is EVIDENCE?
briefly, overall, in summary
What are transition words that summarize the details?
I need to find something specific on a text page, so I am looking for bolded text.
What is a heading or subheading?
A certified doctor was quoted in my health research.
What is a COMPOUND sentence?
Using techniques that are geared towards logic, credible, or emotional appeals.
What are persuasive techniques?
although, however, similarly
What are transition words showing compare/contrast?
I want to learn something quick and fun within an article.
What is a fun fact box or sidebar?
news organizations, scholarly journals, university websites, government publications, and professional organization websites
What is a credible (or reliable) resource?
a sentence or clause that is missing a subject, a verb, or a complete thought.
What is a dependent clause or sentence fragment?
I want you to connect to my persuasive technique so that you will feel like my topic matters.
What is an emotional appeal or technique?
a solution to not repeating words and phrases throughout your writing.
What are word choice, synonyms, pronouns, or word replacements?
I want to see what something looks like and know exactly what it is that I am looking at.
What is a labeled illustration?
Wikipedia, Google, or AI
What is a source that is not citable (or reliable)?
I have a dependent clause and an independent clause and am properly punctuated.
What is a COMPLEX sentence?
a Nike ad showing a famous basketball player performing better in those particular shoes.
What is a credible appeal or technique?
Using repetitive words and phrases on purpose
What is a technique to find or state the main idea in a text?
I want to find a topic on a specific page without having to read pages of text to find it.
What is an Index or a Table of Contents?