General Writing
Brainstorming, Organizing, & Outlining
Research & Readings
First Draft
Revisions & Feedback
100
True or False: Writing should be completed and organized the same way for everything you write.
False: Depending on your target audience, you cater your writing to that audience.
100
Your should consider this group when you begin brainstorming.
What is your target audience?
100
When you do not cite an idea and you use it in your work it is called this.
What is plagiarism?
100
True or False: When writing your first draft, you should have the music playing, television on your favorite show, and cell phone right next to you.
False: Try and remove distractions so you can focus on you work!
100
This resource should be used to check definitions of words and spelling.
What is a dictionary?
200
True or False: Spellcheck is only necessary on the final draft.
False: You should spellcheck each draft and save!
200
During writing, you want to address this in all of your arguments.
What is the thesis statement?
200
These help you come up with ideas on what to write about if you are not sure where to begin.
What are books, articles, or journals?
200
You should use this item to help you set aside exact time to write.
What is a timer?
200
This can help you with antonyms and synonyms.
What is a thesaurus?
300
This is one word for the topic or idea you want to write about.
What is a thesis statement?
300
The basic outline consists of the following:
What is Introduction, Body with supporting arguments, and Conclusion?
300
You should avoid citing this popular internet website.
What is Wikipedia?
300
This will help you create your first draft.
What is an outline?
300
"Furthermore", "In addition", "Moreover", and "Additionally" are examples of this.
What are transition words?
400
Autobiographical, Personal Statements, Cover Letters/Resumes are examples of this type of writing.
What are examples of Subjective Writings?
400
Connecting your own understanding vs. connecting personal experiences.
What is objective vs. subjective writing?
400
Most colleges use these two types of writing formats.
What is MLA and APA?
400
Your first draft should...
Address questions, arguments, or ideas you want to write about.
400
At least ____ person/s should read your revised draft before submitting or printing a final.
At least 1 person.
500
Research papers, book and article reviews, and summaries are examples of this type of writing.
What are some types of objective writing?
500
This is where you review your arguments and make sure you address your thesis statement.
What is the conclusion?
500
MLA and APA stand for this.
What is Moderan Language Association and American Psychological Association.
500
Focus on these two areas on your paper during the drafting process.
What are your body and conclusion?
500
This is vital to the writing process.
What is feedback.
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