MLA Format 1
What fonts are used in MLA Format?
Times New Roman, Ariel, Helvetica
This transitional word is commonly used to show cause and effect in writing.
What is consequently, hence, then, therefore, thus, accordingly, so, for this reason, the outcome shows"?
The first Supreme Court case that struck down the special admissions?
What is Bakke v University of California ?
According to Aristotle, what are the three essential components of effective persuasion?
The three essential components of effective persuasion according to Aristotle are logos (appeal to logic and reasoning), pathos (appeal to emotion), and ethos (appeal to credibility and ethics).
What is the role of pathos in an argument?
Pathos can also be thought of as the role of the audience in the argument.
MLA format uses this type of spacing
double spaced
This transitional phrase is often used to introduce examples or provide further clarification in a piece of writing.
What is "for instance, as an illustration, a case in point, namely, specifically, to illustrate, in fact" or for example?
What criteria did the special admissions committee use to evaluate applicants in the UC Davis medical school program?
The special admissions committee used different criteria than the regular admissions program. Applicants did not have to meet the grade point average cutoff used in the regular program, and their applications were not compared to those of candidates in the regular admissions program.
What are four ways to add logos to an argument, as described in the text?
The four ways to add logos to an argument are parallel case, cause/effect, definition, and analogy.
What is the role of logos in argument?
Logos can also be thought of as the text of the argument, as well as how well a writer has created a line of reasoning.
Must include these pieces of information in the first page header. (Four things of information)
What is the purpose of using transitions in writing?
What is to create a smooth flow of ideas and enhance the coherence of a text?
In the SFFA v Harvard and University of North Carolina cases, what were the main reasons the Supreme Court found Harvard's admissions program to be unconstitutional?
The university could not demonstrate its compelling interests in a measurable way, failed to avoid racial stereotypes, and did not offer a logical endpoint for when race-based admissions would cease.
How does the use of logos in persuasive writing contribute to the credibility of an argument?
Logos contributes to the credibility of an argument by providing logical reasoning and evidence to support the claims being made.
How does one assess the motives of the speaker?
What is asking questions.
These margin measurements are needed for the top, bottom, and sides of each page.
one-inch margins
This type of transition is used to contrast ideas or show a contradiction between two statements or paragraphs
In contrast, however, instead, on the contrary, on the other hand, otherwise, nevertheless, still, yet
What was the Supreme Court's ruling in the Gratz University of Michigan cases regarding the constitutionality of the university's admissions policies?
In the Gratz case, the Supreme Court ruled that the University of Michigan's undergraduate admissions policy violated the 14th Amendment.
What are the three types of audiences when it comes to building an emotional connection?
Hostile, indifferent, accepting
Ethos is the connection made to move an audience?
False
Unless told otherwise by the teacher, MLA format does NOT include this page
Title page
This transitional device is used to summarize or conclude a piece of writing while also providing a link to the next section or topic.
What is finally, in conclusion, in short, in summary, in brief, in the end, on the whole, thus, in other words, therefore
What was the basis for the majority opinion in the Fisher v. University of Texas case regarding the constitutionality of UT's admissions policy?
The majority held that the admissions policy was constitutional because UT had legitimate reasons for wanting diversity on campus and had designed an admissions program that was directly targeted at achieving that goal.
What should be considered when assessing the effectiveness of rhetorical strategies and literary devices used by an author/speaker?
The motive of the speaker/author, the meaning and depth of their message, and the critical evaluation of the rhetorical strategies and literary devices employed should be considered.
The act of providing valid reasons or evidence to support or defend a belief, decision, action, or claim. It involves presenting logical or moral justifications to demonstrate the rightness or validity of a particular position.
What is justification?