Grammar/Little Seagull
What is a comma splice?
When a comma is used to incorrectly separate 2 independent clauses (2 full sentences).
I do not like writing, I enjoy my English class.
I do not like writing, but I enjoy my English class.
What is I.I.E. and how do you do it?
Introduce, Integrate, Explain
What are the 3 ways to respond? What must we always do when responding?
Agree/Disagree/Combo: We should always build onto the argument (add, explain why, bring in new evidence, etc).
What is a gerund?
A form of a verb ending in -ing that functions as a noun.
I finished by essay. But I didn't have time to hand it in.
I finished my essay, but I didn't have time to hand it in.
Correct: Ambrosino emphasizes the evolutionary history of religion and the capacities that evolved in order to possess it (Ambrosino, pg. 3).
Ambrosino emphasizes the evolutionary history of religion and the capacities that evolved in order to possess it (3).
Ambrosino (2019) emphasizes the evolutionary history of religion and the capacities that evolved in order to possess it (p. 3).
What are the 4 ways to transition?
1) using transition phrases/terms 2) using pointing words 3) repeating key words/synonyms 4) repeating with a difference
What is the difference between "its" and "it's"?
Its = possessive (used in the same way as "his" or "hers")
It's = contraction of "it is" or "it has"
Sources who include a reference list tend to be scholarly.
Sources that include a reference list tend to be scholarly.
What are the 3 key aspects of a good summary?
Neutral, Objective, Accurate
What are signal verbs and how are they used?
They are words that indicate who the idea belongs to and often signals to the reader what kind of information is ahead.
What are the 7 coordinating conjunctions and what do they do?
FANBOYS: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So. Coordinating conjunctions are used to connect two independent clauses.
Although Bonnie loves to run.
Although Bonnie loves to run, she ________ (finish the complete idea). **It is not considered a complete idea if the phrase starts with a subordinating conjunction**
How would we introduce Daniel Health Justice as an author?
Cherokee author Daniel Heath Justice...
What is the point of adding "so what/who cares" into your essay? Where should this appear?
It adds purpose to your writing and makes your work relevant to your reader. It should be in the conclusion but may also appear in the introduction.
What is a subordinating clause?
A subordinating clause is considered "additional/inessential info" and does not make sense on its own. (Usually starts w: because, after, since, which, etc)
Raising awareness about the dangers of defining the human-animal divide.
It is important to raise awareness about the dangers of defining...
Cite: DeMello argues that the "[human-animal] divide is a social construction."
DeMello argues that the "[human-animal] divide is a social construction" (33).
DeMello (2021) argues that the "[human-animal] divide is a social construction" (p. 33).
What is metacommentary and how is it used? Example?
Metacommentary is used to prevent misinterpretation by anticipating naysayers, connecting points, and explaining how your argument should be interpreted.