Writing Concepts (R)
Name three different hook methods
- Fact/statistic
- Quote
- Question(s)
- Narrative/Anecdote
- Deductive (general to specific/funnel)
Which part of the "quote sandwich" acts as the metacommentary/analysis?
The bottom bun or the sentence(s) following the quote
Provide an example of a compound sentence.
(Any sentence of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction [for, and, not, but, or, yet, so])
True or False: The period at the end of the sentence comes before the in-text citation.
False!
How should the entries in a Works Cited page be organized?
Alphabetical order
The two types of thesis statements are the ______ thesis statement and ______ thesis statement.
The two types of thesis statements are the direct/explicit thesis statement and indirect/implicit thesis statement.
What are the formatting conventions of MLA research papers? (i.e., margins, title placement, spacing)
1 inch margins on all sides, title centered, and double spaced
What are the two types of run-on sentences called?
1. Fused sentences
2. Comma splices
Which of these is a service the Writing Center does NOT provide?
1. MySkillsLab
2. Editing services
3. One-on-one tutoring sessions
4. Writing workshops
Editing services
In a nutshell (and according to WYWTC), what is college writing?
College writing is explicit in its focus/argument and reflective as the author analyzes and interprets material.
Define metacommentary.
Metacommentary is a way of commenting on your claims and telling your audience why it's relevant to your argument.
What is the proper format of a Works Cited page?
The first line of each source should be flush against the left side, while the second line should be indented. There should be two spaces between each entry and the entries themselves single spaced.
The following is an example of what type of sentence:
They did their Christmas shopping while Mike was at school, so he didn't see what they had bought.
Compound sentence
What is a controlling idea?
A controlling idea is a keyword (or set of keywords) that set the tone/focus of your essay.
The ________ gives an idea of the essay's focus, but does not tell the audience what the points will be; it is most appropriate for longer essays with more than three argumentative points.
Indirect/implicit thesis statement
Complete the definition: Plagiarism is...
Plagiarism is the deliberate or unintentional use of another's words or ideas without full and clear acknowledgement of the source (combined definition from UOG, LS, and UNC).
Complete the definition: Mosaic plagiarism/patchwriting occurs when...
Mosaic plagiarism/patchwriting occurs when a writer reuses or slightly modifies a mix of word, phrases, and ideas from a source w/o indicating which words and ideas have been borrowed and/or w/o properly citing the source.
Is it appropriate to use second person pronouns (you, your; we, us, our) in academic papers? And why or why not?
It's (usually) inappropriate for academic papers as it often asserts a claim or experience for your reader that they may not believe or share.
Nikko is a graduate student in the MA English program, but which concentration is he pursuing?
Literature!
When sitting down to write, what are factors to consider that will shape your writing voice/style?
- Purpose
- Audience
- Context
- Genre
From Thoney's article, name two things that academic writers do.
1. They Respond to What Others Have Written about Their Topic
2. They State the Value of Their Work and Announce the Plan for Their Papers
3. They Acknowledge That Others Might Disagree with the Position They’ve Taken
4. They Adopt a Voice of Authority
5. They Use Academic and Discipline-Specific Vocabulary
6. They Emphasize Evidence
While writing an essay about student literacy, you remember hearing somewhere that middle school students will often use emojis in their academic papers. You don't remember where you heard this statement. Does this idea require a citation?
Yes.
This is is not common knowledge. Just because someone happens to recall a specific piece of information does not mean that the information is generally understood and accepted. To resolve this situation, the student will need to locate a source that makes this argument, and cite that author.
What is an independent clause?
An independent clause expresses a single, complete idea with a subject and verb; it can also can stand alone as a sentence
What is "code-switching"?
Code-switching is the ability to switch between coded LGs when entering a new LG community
What is "coded language"?
Coded language refers to language traits that are unique to a specific LG community and define it from other LG communities