P.O.W.E.R Plan
Major Types of college Writing
Parts of a Research Paper
writing styles
public speaking
100
Approach writing as a process.
What is Prepare
100
a paper written from an author's personal point of view and arguing a particular point.
What is an essay
100
an thesis or one to two sentence encryption of the main point of the paper.
What is an argument
100
taking credit for someone else's words,thoughts, or ideas.
What is plagiarism
100
"ummm", "ah", "you know", "kind of"
What are words you should avoid while public speaking
200
to construct a scaffold by creating an outline and thesis statement.
What is Organize
200
a paper requiring abstract,critical thinking supported through the collection of existing information.
What is a research paper
200
usually supports the argument of the paper. a brief history of the topic being written about
What is a background
200
page of your research paper where a list of the sources you used to get information for your report.
What is a bibliography
200
pacing back and forth; slump over podium
What is nonverbal behavior
300
be your own best critic: Fine- tune your work
What is evaluate
300
criticism of an argument, article, musical piece, or other work.
What is a critical review
300
the bulk of most papers. it provides evidence as to why your thesis is correct.
What is a body
300
American Psychological Association
What is APA style
300
fear of speaking in front of audience
What is stage fright
400
Get it down in the first draft; refine it in the second draft.
What is Work
400
personal reflections on class readings or assignments
What is a journal
400
this section not long but crucial. this reinforces your own position and strengthen your argument.
What is a counterargument
400
Modern Language Association
What is MLA
400
unprepared presentations that require you to speak on moments notice.
What are Impromptu talks
500
reflect on the writing process: what worked, what didn't.
What is Rethink
500
the ending to your research paper, where you wrap things up.
What is a conclusion
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