Nominalizations
Name the verb from which this nominalization is made: Discovery
Discover
A story that includes the researcher as a part of the events of the research.
Researcher's Story
When something is said so well it is worth repeating, you____.
Quote
The metropolis has been scorched by the dragon’s fiery breath.
The dragon's fiery breath scorched the metropolis.
This Bad Guy won the four biggest awards at the Grammys this year.
Billie Eilish
Name the verb from which this nominalization is made: Resistance
Resist
The connective tissue, or the writing that draws connections between sources
Framing (Synthesis is acceptable)
For longer passages where the main point is most important, you _____.
Summarize
The fish was caught by the seagull.
The seagull caught the fish.
This marvelous finale was the top-grossing film of 2019.
Avengers: Endgame
Name the verb from which this nominalization is made: Reaction
React
The overall story that is uncovered by the research
The Research Story
For experts whose opinions and phrasing can help your credibility, you _______.
Quote
At dinner, six shrimp were eaten by Harry.
Harry ate six shrimp at dinner.
DAILY DOUBLE!
This live-action remake of a Disney classic roared to the 2nd top-grossing spot of 2019.
The Lion King
Name the adjective from which this nominalization is made: Difference
Different
Presenting information that is familiar before presenting information the audience cannot anticipate.
Old Before New Principle
A grid used to reorganize research thematically
Syhtnesis matrix
The obstacle course was run by me in record time.
I ran the obstacle course in record time.
This flute playing recording artist spent 23 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 List.
Lizzo
DAILY DOUBLE!
Name the verb from which this nominalization is made: Proficience
Proficient
These words help move from one topic to the next, such as: Furthermore, in addition, however, nevertheless
Transitions
A type of writing often included as part of an argument wherein the author recounts a brief version of the conversation on a topic.
Literature Review
A new system of drug control laws was set up.
The government (or someone else) set up a new system of drug control laws.
Zack Morris, Kelly Kapowski, A.C. Slater, and Jesse Spano are all headed back to the Max for a reboot of this popular 90s teen TV show.
Saved by the Bell