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Miscellaneous
Citations
Structure
Thesis Statements
Application
100
What is the difference between "And then" and "Therefore" writing?
Sentence organization of "And then" writing is inconsequential; ideas are not connected.

"Therefore" writing depends on structure; one sentence causes or leads into another sentence.

100
How do you create an in-text citation?
Put the author's last name and page number in parentheses following the quote or paraphrase.
100
What is the function of the first sentence in a given paragraph?
This sentence introduces the main point that the rest of the paragraph supports.
100
What is the function of a thesis statement?
It makes a significant claim that the rest of the essay supports.
100
Why is it important to know how to write well?
Because it broadens and strengthens our ability to communicate well.
200
What is the "So what?" of an essay?
The broader real-world importance of the thesis being true.
200
When is it okay to exclude quotation marks when citing sources?
ONLY when paraphrasing. Direct citations ALWAYS require quotation marks.
200
What is the function of all sentences between the first and last sentences of a paragraph?
Verifying and developing the paragraph's original claim.
200
How does a thesis statement differ from a conclusive sentence?
The conclusive sentence explains the significance of the thesis being true.
200
In what situations would you need to know how to write well?
At a minimum, emails, memos, cover letters, and resumes.
300
Which is better: active voice or passive voice? And why?
Active voice because it is assertive, direct, and concise.
300
What is the purpose of citing outside sources?
To provide authoritative support for our ideas.
300
What is the function of a concluding sentence (of a paragraph and of an essay)?
Paragraph: demonstrates importance of main point in developing the thesis.

Essay: explains the significance of the essay in a broader context.

300
Can thesis statements be more than one sentence?
Yes, especially if you are showing contrast between ideas or make a claim that requires multiple sentences to be explained.
300
What is the best strategy for becoming a better writer?
Read a lot and write a lot.
400
What is a comma splice?
A comma splice is a comma that is used to connect two independent clauses.
400

When do you paraphrase and when do you use quotations?

Paraphrase when summarizing an idea. Use quotations when examining precise textual evidence.

400

In what way or ways do transition sentences connect paragraphs?

By introducing:

Similar points

Additional points

Contrary points

400
What is the difference between thesis-focused research and inquiry-focused research?
Thesis-focused: an claim is proposed, then the researcher looks for evidence that supports this claim.

Inquiry-focused: The researcher asks a question, researches an evidence-based answer to that question, THEN forms a thesis. This yields more objective claims.

400
How will you apply the writing skills you have learned to your major?
Subjective answer.
500
What are Mr. Weaver's 3 (or 4) C's of writing?
Clarity, Cohesion, Concision (centered around Claim).
500
Why do we generally exclude citations from the beginnings and ends of paragraphs?
At the beginning of a paragraph, you should introduce your own idea and not someone else's. At the end of a paragraph, you should conclude your main point rather than open up a new one.
500

What are the two functions of subsequent sentences (a sentence that comes after another)? (This may be tricky).

1. To maintain the thought of the previous sentence.

2. To further develop the main point.

500

Are the supporting points posed in the essay explicitly stated in the thesis statement?

Possibly, but generally, no. These supporting main points can be briefly mentioned in the introductory paragraph, but the thesis statement will simply make a claim.

500
What is the most useful thing you have learned in this class?
Everything was equally and perfectly useful ;)