The Writing Process, Structure, and Mechanics
How many sentences does a paragraph have?
5-8
Same say 5-7. Some say 6-8.
What is plagiarism?
The use of someone else's words, information or writing without giving them proper credit.
What two types of academic writing citation styles can you use in this class? (and at CSU in general)
MLA and APA
If an argument is based mostly on emotion, it is using....
Pathos
To pass this class you must...
Attend!
What is a thesis statement?
A sentence that states the main points of a paper
What are two (2) consequences of being caught plagiarizing in an assignment?
1. Zero on assignment
2. Class failure
What is the spacing format for both citation formats?
Double space
What mode of persuasion pertains to credibility and reliability?
Ethos
What is the section number of this ENG101 class?
13
True or false? Drafting occurs after brainstorming, planning, and discovering a topic.
True
How many learning modules are in this course?
(Extra points: What are they?)
Four (4)
1. Introducing Academic Reading and Writing
2. Understanding Rhetoric
3. Applying Rhetorical Knowledge
4. Reflecting on Your Writing Identity
What are the three ways one can cite sources in academic research?
Direct Quote
Paraphrase
Summary
What is a logical fallacy?
A logical fallacy is a statement that seems to be true until you apply the rules of logic. Then, you realize that it's not. Logical fallacies can often be used to mislead people – to trick them into believing something they otherwise wouldn't.
What does SLA stand for?
Structured Learning Assistance
What part of an argumentative essay is an academic way to demonstrate one's consideration for multiple opinnions & perspectives
A counter argument.
What is the required word count for your Rhetorical Essay #2 assignment?
1,200 words
What is the name of the reference page in MLA format?
Works Cited
What is rhetoric?
Forms of and strategies for making an argument/persuading.
How many total allowed absences are permitted in Professor Tudor's class?
Four (4)
What is the difference between REVISING and EDITING?
Revising: Global, conceptual, broader level
Editing: Sentence level, spelling, grammar, puncuation etc.
A summary should comprise HOW MUCH of your essay?
Less than 10% of the essay
When is your Rhetorical Analysis ROUGH DRAFT due?
October 20
Who is credited with having invented rhetoric?
Aristotle
Who is the author of the article "How to Write a Rhetorical Analysis"?
Megan Morgan