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Punctuation & Grammar

100

Fragment

A sentence fragment is an incomplete sentence that is missing a subject, a main verb, or does not express a complete thought

200

Coordinating Conjunction

, and or but yet etc.

300

Correct punctuation for an in-text citation

"quote" (Last Name Page #).

400

A semicolon

Two bridge two independent clauses that are connected.

500

An M-dash

for emphasis, to set off parenthetical information (like commas or parentheses but with more weight), to introduce lists or explanations, or to signal a sudden shift in thought, tone, or an abrupt break in speech, providing dramatic effect or clarity, especially when the extra info already contains commas.

Rhetorical Awareness

100

Pathos

Appeal to emotion

200

Logos

Appeal to logic

300

Ethos

Appeal to credibility

400

Exigence

the urgent problem, issue, or situation that prompts and motivates a writer to create it, essentially asking, "Why now, why here, and why should I care?". It's the driving force that makes the text necessary, compelling the author to speak or write in response to an imperfection or a need for change, making the message relevant and timely for a specific audience.

500

Kairos

the opportune, right, or critical moment to speak or write, capitalizing on the audience's readiness, current events, or specific context for maximum persuasive impact, making a message relevant and timely

Information Literacy

100

Scholarly Source

Source published in peer reviewed, academic journal. This source has been vetted by experts in a particular field. 

200

Secondary Source

A secondary source analyzes, interprets, or summarizes information from primary sources, creating second-hand accounts of events or topics

300

Primary Source

an original, firsthand account or artifact providing direct evidence about a topic, person, or event, created at the time of the event or by a participant reflecting on it later, serving as raw material for research, such as diaries, letters, photos, original research data, or eyewitness testimonies

400

paraphrase vs Quotation

Paraphrase is when you take information from a text and put it in your own words; quotation means that you are taking the exact words out of a text and presenting them in your essay. 

500

Is Helen Keller 

Yes.

Critical Thinking

100

Implicit Bias

unconscious favoritism toward or prejudice against people of a particular ethnicity, gender, or social group that influences one's actions or perceptions.

200

Confirmation bias

the tendency to interpret new evidence as confirmation of one's existing beliefs or theories.

300

Reading Horizontally, rather than vertically

Reading about a topic from multiple sources, rather than just one

400

Language, Knowledge and Power

Any thoughtful response will earn points on this one, granted that it's grounded in mostly the correct answer.

500

Synthesis 

process of combining multiple sources to create a new, cohesive whole with a central thesis.   

Composing Process

100

Summary 

Summary writing is the process of condensing a longer text into a shorter version that includes only the main ideas and key supporting points in your own words

200

Analysis

Analysis in writing is the process of breaking down a complex topic into smaller parts to examine and understand its components, their relationships, and their significance.

300

Correct MLA citation

Author Last, First. Title, publication, date.

400

Correct APA citation

• Author(s): Last name and initials (Surname, F. M.).
• Date: Year, or Year, Month Day for periodicals.
• Title: Title of the work (article, chapter, book, webpage).
• Publication Info: Where it came from (journal, publisher, website, DOI/URL). 

500

What's the most meaningful thing you learned in this class

Serious answers only.