Unit 1
The definition of "arduous"
What is extremely difficult to achieve?
The definition of "cognitive"
What is having to do with the ability to think or reason?
The definition of "logistical"
What is relating to or concerning with handling and planning of personnel and material?
Definition of encroach
What is to advance or intrude beyond set limits?
Definition of "indemnity"
What is protection against loss or damage?
Requires readers to read between the lines, to gather surrounding textual information, and then to make an inference.
What is Implicit meaning?
Recognizing argumentative style
What is
Refers to how information is structured, or organized, overall in a text
What is text structure?
Ways themes can be presented
What is
The primary statement that is to be proved through the presentation of an argument
What is a claim?
The importance of word choice
What is a technique that dictates how formal/informal your paper may be. Word choice should be adjusted based on the audience.
Researched essay
What is to synthesize, interpret, and present information from a variety of credible sources?
Aspects of an effective hook
What is catching your readers’ eyes and entice them to continue reading your paper
A type of writing that emphasizes logic, specifically claims, reasons, evidence and, counterclaims
What is argument?
Length of body paragraphs
What is four pages, which means a little over one page per “because” statement, with a minimum of one counterclaim and rebuttal
Compare and contrast
What is when the author discusses similarities and differences between two or more items, ideas, concepts, places, persons, or events and emphasizes superiority of one over others?
Syntax
What is the way words, phrases, and sentences are arranged to demonstrate an author’s meaning, purpose, and style most effectively?
The components of the rhetorical triangle
What are situations of persuasion that concern the interaction of three elements: the message, the writer/speaker, and the audience?
Parallelism
What is a common rhetorical feature in which the author or speaker presents ideas in sequence using the same sentence structure or phrase structure?
Public advocacy
What is is the act of influencing those who make decisions on law or public policy in order to improve society, further equality, or advance the cause of an organization or group of people?
Irrelevant evidence
What is a type of evidence that includes information that is not connected to an idea or point?
Paraphrasing
What is rewriting the main relevant points for your essay in your own words. This method can also be especially useful for avoiding inadvertent plagiarism, since you are rephrasing the information.
Revising paragraphs
What is making sure each paragraph supports your thesis statement? Paragraphs need to be organized in a way that makes sense and allows the ideas to flow smoothly.
Quality of evidence equation
Quality of Evidence = Reputable Source + Relevant to Claim + Sufficient Amount
Do's and Don'ts of a conclusion paragraph
What is:
Do not include these items in the conclusion: