In class activities/workshops
How many total peer-review workshops are required for this course?
8.
What can you substitute "This is" with?
Due to
Name three different transition words.
However, Although, Furthermore, In addition, Additionally, Moreover, Similarly, In contrast, Ultimately, Overall...
etc.
What do you need for the first sentence of an essay?
A Hook.
What was the first in-person activity we did in this course?
House Activity.
What was the purpose of the first in-person activity we did in this course?
To break down and learn each other's essay creation/organization. We learn the different perspectives on our writing processes.
How do you introduce a quote?
-According to..Author name/ last name.""
-As stated by... ""
-Research proven by...
When creating a title, what should you keep in mind?
What two (separate) words should you avoid using at the beginning of sentences?
What are the three levels of revision?
Deep, Middle and Surface/Editing
Where (what website that I often mention) is a good place to find citation templates/formats (MLA, APA, & Chicago)?
Purdue Owl.
Where do you place transition words and sentences?
At the end of paragraphs.
"Through the novel, the characters Mary and Theo go on a journey and find their dog."
What is wrong with this sentence?
Repetive "and"
What is the minimum amount of counter arguments should you include in an essay?
2/3
When introducing characters, novels, articles, places, terms (theories), authors, (etc.) What should you also do?
Give background information when you introduce something new. Assume the reader does not know what you are talking about and explain in brief detail. So that they can get a clearer idea of what you are discussing.
What is the purpose/importance of a counterargument?
-to showcase to the audience that you are open to opposing views.
-to argue against a argument.
What is the main #1 goal of this course?
To showcase and learn different perspectives from our own.
What is the rhetorical situation?
The Rhetorical situation is a set of circumstance, beliefs, biases and more that influence how and why you write for a paper.
It is made up of several different elements. The writer, the purpose, target audience, audience, issue, subject, genre, context, and more.
What should you aim for in a thesis statement?
It should be clear, concise, and aimed towards a specific narrowed down subject. It should not be broad. The thesis should include the main arguments/topics that you will review in your overall argument.
What should you do in both the introduction and conclusion paragraph?
Do a brief summary of the ideas and evidence that you argue, use to support and your overall main points that you went over in the essay.