Writing Basics
This is a core element to all types of writing.
The paragraph!
This punctuation cannot separate two complete thoughts.
The comma
These are the two most credible website domains for research writing.
.edu and .gov
The goal of this type of writing is to tell the reader a story.
Narration
This is what you should always consider before starting any writing activity.
Your audience!
Identify the sentence structure issue:
Bob loves the Buffalo Bills, Bob is a smart guy.
Comma splice
This punctuation can be translated as "Note what follows."
The colon
This term comes from a Latin phrase meaning "to kidnap or plunder."
PLAGIARISM!
Every paragraph should have this!
A topic sentence
Explain why first-person statements like "I think" or "I believe" are unnecessary for your audience.
It is understood that this is your opinion.
Identify the sentence structure issue:
Despite their best intentions when it came to the party.
Sentence Fragment
This type of punctuation is used to show the reader that two ideas are related.
The semicolon
Sources for these three things need to be cited when writing research.
Direct quotations, summaries, and paraphrases.
This type of writing breaks its subject into smaller parts to get a better understanding of the whole.
Division or Analysis
This punctuation is used to tell your audience you added your words into a direct quotation.
The square brackets []
Identify three key elements of an effective introduction.
Attention Getter
Topic Background
Thesis Statement
Preview of Ideas
Correctly punctuation the following:
It took two years work to finish the project.
It took two years' work to finish the project.
When writing a research essay, these should always be kept to a minimum.
Direct quotations!
Identify which words would be capitalized in the following essay title:
a study on reading habits is necessary
A Study on Reading Habits Is Necessary
This punctuation is used to de-emphasize information in a sentence for the audience.
The parenthesis ()
Identify the correct choices:
The (principal, principle) (affect, effect) of the program was clear.
principal = main or primary
effect = something you can see
Correctly punctuate the following:
The Reids cabin was cold and dark.
The Reids' cabin was cold and dark.
Identify the problem:
A number of studies show this. "Research has indicated the increase in usage over the last two years" (Jones, 2021).
These are the two organizational patterns for comparison and contrast essay.
Subject by Subject
Point by Point
Punctuate the following sentence to emphasize information for your audience.
Students who study hard even ones who don't can be successful with a positive attitude.
Students who study hard--even ones who don't--can be successful with a positive attitude.