Sources & Evidence
According to Amy, is Wikipedia a credible source?
Yes
Which of the following is NOT an example of genre: action, movie, comedy, romance
Movie
You are trying to find a specific date in a chapter of your history textbook. Which reading strategy is most effective?
Scanning
Name 3 tones you could have used in your Book Review Script.
Formal, casual, friendly, chatty, suspenseful, etc.
During the _______ part of the writing process, you use the creative side of your brain and come up with ideas by brainstorming or freewriting.
Pre-writing
What is the ICE method of using a source?
I - Introduce
C - Cite
E - Explain
What language does the word genre come from?
French
In a traditional English essay, where can you find the main idea?
Thesis statement which is the last sentence of the first paragraph.
In writing, what is "tone"?
The way something is said.
During the ________ part of the writing process, you use the logical side of your brain and focus on organization.
Revising
What is the CRAAP method of evaluating a source?
C - Currency
R - Relevance
A - Authority
A - Accuracy
P - Purpose
Double Jeopardy: What is genre? (definition)
A kind, type, or sort of something.
Why is it important to match your reading strategy to your reading purpose?
It saves you time and makes reading more effective. You don't need to read everything all of the time.
How does knowing your audience affect your word choice?
If you are writing to an academic audience (like a teacher), you would use academic vocabulary.
According to Amy, why do our brains need to go through the writing process?
Our brains are bad at multitasking. When we try to be creative and logical at the same time, we can end up with writer's block (stuck). It can waste time and energy. Focusing on one thing at a time allows our brains time to be creative and time to be logical which makes the process faster and more efficient in the long run.
Why do we use sources in our writing?
It gives information from sources that may be more of an authority on the topic. It builds our own credibility. It shows that we are considering others' viewpoints.
Why do we need to determine the genre we are going to write in before we write?
Because each genre has its own conventions: format, organization, style, citation standards, etc. We need to match the conventions to be effective.
Why is knowing your purpose one of the most important parts of writing?
It is your reason for why you are writing the first place. It influences all your other decisions as a writer (such as content, organization, and word choice).
How does the tone of your writing affect your audience?
When you use the appropriate tone, you are more effective and persuasive. The audience is more likely to think you are credible.
What are the 5 stages of the writing process that Amy taught in this class?
Prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, publishing.