General Writing Practices
Conventional format for social science and natural science research papers.
What is IMRaD?
The "evidence" pieces used in humanities studies from which meaning can be derived.
What are artifacts/texts?
Waldock, J., Rowlett, P., Cornock, C., & Robinson, M. (2017). The role of informal learning spaces in enhancing student engagement with mathematics. The Journal of Mathematical Education, 48(4), 587-602.
What is a correct APA style citation?
Something that's important to do when using images from outside sources.
What is providing source information underneath an image?
Hannah Jacobs
Who is the coolest professor you've ever had?
What are transitional words/phrases?
Careful observation of a text.
What is close reading?
A useful strategy for organizing research sources.
The most important thing to consider when translating research to the general public.
What is intended audience?
A story of how one's literary or writing skills developed.
What is a literacy narrative?
Examples like:
"The girl chased the dog."
"The dog was chased by the girl."
What are active and passive voice?
(Gerber and Green 198)
What is MLA in-text citation style?
An analysis of published resources related to a specific topic.
What is a literature review?
The most tedious assignment in this class.
What is the Observational Logbook?
Two main things to keep in mind when providing feedback in a peer review.
What is respect and constructive criticism?
What are hedges/qualifiers?
The three components of a good humanities (or any kind) thesis statement.
What is debatable, significant, and contribute to ongoing scholarly conversation?
What is the basis of social science research?
Peer-reviewed, published papers.
What are academic articles?
The most fun activity of the semester.
What was the letter-writing group activity?
Something you should reduce as much as possible in your papers.
What is fluff?
The in-class humanities reading that probably made you say "oop-!"
What is, "How to Date a Browngirl"?
Provides a brief overview of the study, methods, and results; briefly introduces the topic/issue of study.
What is an abstract?
Objectivity and neutrality.
What are some conventions of social/natural sciences?
The best musical artist known to mankind.
Who is Megan Thee Stallion?