Key Terms
What is a threshold concept
Ideas that are so central to understanding a particular subject that a learner can't move forward in that area without understanding them.
Writing is a process, and all writers have more to learn
There are always other ways to improve your writing
who are the authors
Wardle and Downs
What is a syllabus
A formal document that functions as a roadmap for an academic course
What are genres
A category of artistic composition
Conversational Inquiry
A dialogue focused on asking questions to gain understanding
Writing is influenced by identities and prior experiences
We interpret writing through experiences from our past
what is the title
Writing About Writing
How long is the grace period for late submission
24 hours
Are genres entirely reliable
NO
Writing studies
Terms used to describe a field or discipline that takes writing and composing as its primary objects of study
Rhetorical choices shape our worlds
How many chapters are in the book
7 chapters
How much credit can you get fopr missing attendence
50%
What are the 4 questions to ask if you are unfamiliar with a genre
Situational, substantive, stylistic, and organization questions
What are constructs
Mental frameworks that people build in order to make sense of the word around them
People collaborate to get things done with writing
People come together to share experiences and ideas to better ones writing
When was the book published
September 16, 2019
How many reading logs are there
27
What are genres like
They are like maps.
Burkean Parlor
Hypothetical party that conversational inquiry takers place in
Near and far transfer
Depending on the familiarity of the assigned concept, you have to work harder to complete the assignment
How many pages are in the book
708
What assignment is not eligible for late credit
Reading Log
What genre helps you find a job
Resume