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Active Reading
The Writing Process
The Argument
Interpreting Writing
Source Evaluation and Formatting
100
You read with this in hand.
What is a writing utensil (pen, pencil, highlighter)
100
This often expresses a main idea.
What is a 'topic sentence'
100
An argument must address this.
What is the issue.
100
Writer's use these to organize their ideas.
What are thought patterns.
100
APA formatting requires this first page.
What is a Title Page.
200
You do this first.
What is preview.
200
This relates directly to the main idea.
What is a 'primary detail'
200
The argument must make this, no matter what.
What is a claim.
200
Writer's often use this to help a reader visualize or explain concepts.
What is Figurative Language
200
You must identify your sources in order to avoid this.
What is plagiarism
300
This is a useful way to organize material as you read.
What is an outline.
300
This must be done before actually writing a draft.
What is an outline.
300
This argument reaches a general conclusion from observed specifics.
What is an inductive argument.
300
Paying attention of connotative meaning can often help determine this.
What is the author's tone.
300
This often suggests the purpose of a website.
What is the sponsor
400
This is a useful way to develop points that reader's should pay particular attention to.
What is a "guide question"
400
Many authors use this meaning to stir their reader's emotions.
What is connotative meaning.
400
It is imperative that readers activate this before reading an argument.
What is background knowledge.
400
Writers often assume that readers will recognize and understand these.
What are allusions.
400
These often make abstract ideas concrete and real.
What are cartoons
500
This is a particular method that requires multiple steps when reading a text.
What is 'SQ3R' (Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review)
500
Many writer's use this type of language to shape their reader's thinking and response to their message.
What is manipulative language.
500
This argument 'does not follow.'
What is 'Non Sequitur'
500
The word 'consequently' often singles this type of pattern.
What is a cause and effect pattern
500
These save time by eliminating lengthy written explanations and help readers by being more interesting.
What are graphics