Genre
What is a genre?
The proper term that refers to a type or form of writing
Any communication (written, oral, or visual) that is used to convey a message
A common way of responding to a situation
Much more than basic categories
Complex social practices people engage in and transform
Define plagiarism and explain whether it is an intentional or unintentional act.
Literary theft
The uncredited use (both intentional and unintentional) of somebody else's words or ideas
Where on campus can a student visit for assistance with their writing?
The Writing Center
A Peer Tutor
Mrs. York's Office
Identify the four elements of the rhetorical situation that we've discussed in class.
Writer
Audience
Text
Medium
Identify 5 transition words
also, in fact, actually, as a result, accordingly ...
What are three examples of genres?
Book
Blog
Tweet
Text message
Academic article
What is the CRAAP Test an acronym for?
Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy and Purpose
What is the name of the journal published by the LLCC Press / English and Humanities Department?
Lincoln Land Review
What is rhetoric?
Using language effectively to persuade, inform, educate, or entertain. It is your ability to make change in the world!
An art that helps writers make effective choices when composing a text by considering the rhetorical situation.
Identify and explain 2 ways to conclude a text.
A call to action
A final pitch for your ideas
End with a warning
Point to broader implications
Evoke a vivid image or provocative thought
When should a writer complete a genre analysis?
Before a writer begins composing in the genre
What is a writing researcher?
Someone who thinks critically and practically about the genre and rhetorical situation to compose an effective text.
A problem solver.
Name one of the Library's databases.
Academic Search Complete (EBSCOHost)
Issues and Controversies
JSTOR
LexisNexis
Opposing Viewpoints in Context
What is the medium?
The element of the rhetorical situation that we consider when making choices about how to distribute a text
Print, Digital, Oral
Explain 3 invention strategies
Freewriting - writing non-stop for 5-10 minutes
Looping - writing for 5-10 minutes, stopping and reviewing one's work to find a theme and then beginning another freewrite session
Brainstorming - listing ideas about a topic
Clustering - visually generating ideas by beginning with a single word and drawing connections to other words off of this initial idea
Asking the Journalist's Questions - who, what, when, where, why and how
What are three habits of a creative mind?
Curiosity
Attentiveness
Openness
Flexibility
Reflectiveness
Persistence
What is a "hanging indent?"
When an author indents the second and subsequent lines of citations by 0.5 inches on a Works Cited page
What is the name of the website we have consulted for help with our research during class?
Hint - this is not a LLCC resource
Purdue OWL
Purdue's Online Writing Lab
Identify and explain Aristotle's three appeals.
Logos - the appeal to reason
Pathos - the appeal to emotion, values, and beliefs
Ethos - the appeal to the credibility of the writer
Identify two factors of writing an effective paragraph.
Unified (one main idea)
Topic and concluding sentences
Clear beginning, middle and end
What is genre analysis?
The process of analyzing the rhetorical situation and conventions (or features) of a genre
To analyze and identify expectations of good writing in a particular situation
Explain the differences between quoting, paraphrasing and summarizing.
Quote: Borrow language exactly as it appears in the original source
Paraphrase: Explain an idea or concept from a source using your own words and sentences
Summarize: Restate a source’s central argument and main ideas concisely in your own words
Where is Mrs. York's office located?
Menard 2263
What is Kairos?
A writer's ability to respond to a rhetorical situation in a timely or appropriate manner.
What 4 things should a thesis statement be?
Debatable, narrow, research worthy and engaging