What are the two types of tone?
Formal and informal
What does SQ3R stand for?
Survey/skim/scan
Question
Read
Recite
Review
How many paragraphs are in the Jane Schaffer method?
Five
What is rhetoric?
The art of persuasion through writing or speech.
What discipline is MLA primarily used for?
Arts/humanities
Name one of the structures in academic writing.
Narrative: Tells a story or relays events in order.
Expository: Explains a topic step by step.
Argumentative: Poses an argument and supports it.
Descriptive: Describes a person, place, or thing in detail.
Comparative: Compares and contrasts two or more elements.
How should you approach the "question" portion of the SQ3R method?
Convert the title, headings, and subheadings into questions (e.g., What is the main concept of this section?).
Ask questions about the list of objectives or the introduction.
Formulate questions that you expect the text to answer.
Where is the thesis statement located?
The last sentence in the introduction paragraph.
What is the purpose of ethos?
Credibility/trustworthiness.
Is this citation MLA or APA?
(Todisco 33)
MLA
Define critical thinking.
Analyzing and articulating ideas fosters deeper understanding.
Which step in the SQ3R method does this fall under: Pay attention to bold or italicized text which often indicates key concepts or terms.
Read.
What is a concrete detail?
A piece of evidence from the text.
What is the purpose of pathos?
Emotional appeal.
When should you cite the page/paragraph number when using APA format?
When it's a direct quote.
Why is it important to use peer-reviewed sources in academic writing?
It adds credibility to your writing/makes your argument stronger.
Why is it important to review the material at the end of the SQ3R method?
It reinforces the information over time.
How many sentences are in a standard Jane Schaffer body paragraph?
Five.
What is the purpose of logos?
Logic/reasoning.
When writing a research paper for a psychology class, which format are you most likely to use?
APA
Complete the phrase: Each discipline has its own set of _________________, or language that is specific to that discipline.
Jargon.
What is one thing you should you do when you "survey" the text?
Skim the text.
Note titles, headings, and subheadings.
Look at summaries, graphs, charts, and pictures.
Read the introduction and conclusion.
Glance over the first sentences of paragraphs.
What are the five sentences in a standard Jane Schaffer body paragraph.
Introduction
Concrete detail
Commentary 1
Commentary 2
Conclusion
Name one of the three purposes of rhetorical writing.
To persuade, inform, or entertain.
Your teacher decides to torture you by forcing you to read Shakespeare's HAMLET and write a 12-page essay on Hamlet's descent into madness. Which format should you use?
MLA