Structure
Which structure will this paper likely follow?
"Throughout childhood, kids are encouraged to take good care of their bodies by getting adequate rest, exercising regularly, eating healthful foods, and drinking plenty of water. But recently, a new directive has been added to that list. Children and teenagers are now warned to protect their skin. Skin cancer is on the rise among young people, and teens should make some basic lifestyle changes to help slow this trend.
Problem/Solution
Cause/Effect
What transition would you use to replace the transition instead?
"Early studies suggested that UVA rays weren't as harmful to the skin since they weren't as likely to produce sunburns. Instead, scientists now know that both forms of radiation are dangerous."
What word/phrase fits better in the following sentence than should have been giving?
"Teens should have been giving this earlier form of music recording a chance and experience vinyl records for themselves."
Teens should give this earlier form of music recording a chance and experience vinyl records for themselves.
Which of these sounds like a better thesis for an informational paper about a converted school bus titled "Home Sweet Rosie"?
A. Dreading predictable life in the city, they chose a more exciting, mobile existence in a big yellow school bus.
B. This young couple lives in a uniquely converted school bus that they have affectionately name Rosie.
B
Which of the following is correct?
Over the years this attitude has worked good for me
Over the years this attitude has worked well for me
well
Which structure will this paper likely follow?
"With his flowing hair, thick mustache, and long goatee, the rider was an impressive man. Sitting high in the saddle on a white stallion, he made a grand entrance. The horse reared, and the man waved his Stetson hat to the audience. What a sight he was in his tall, polished boots, beaded gloves, and fringed jacket! As he dismounted and bowed, the crowd roared its approval. The spectators were cheering for 'Buffalo Bill' Cody, the ultimate showman and the host of the renowned Wild West Show."
Description
Chronological
What transition would you use to replace the transition meanwhile?
"I had set my sights on a summer job that I was determined to get. I could already see myself depositing my weekly checks and building up my savings. Meanwhile, I wasn't offered the job. But from that disappointment I learned a very valuable lesson."
Sadly, Regrettably, Unfortunately
Where is the error in the following sentence?
"Both in real life and online, who you become later is directly related to the decisions you make today is what you need to remember!"
Both in real life and online, who you become later is directly related to the decisions you make today is what you need to remember!
What makes this call to action conclusion weak?
"Do something now."
"something" is vague. What should the reader do? How can they accomplish it? How will it help or solve the problem?
What is wrong with the following sentence?
"Occasionally, when we don't get what we want, something more better is waiting for us around the corner!"
more better! Oh no, oh no, oh no no no no no
Which structure will this paper likely follow?
In 1971 the Twenty-Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution lowered the voting age from 21 to 18. Young adults, some still in high school, were finally allowed to help select our nation’s leaders. Initially, young people were excited to have this right, but today many do not bother to vote. In fact, in the 2012 presidential election, fewer then 40 percent of U.S. citizens between the ages of 18 and 24 voted. Young people should appreciate their right to vote and register as soon as they’re eligible.
Description
Compare/Contrast
Name two transition words/phrases (other than "in conclusion") that could be used to signal a conclusion.
All in all, In the end, Overall, Lastly, Finally, On the whole, As a result, All together, Consequently, Therefore, Accordingly, To summarize
What is a good way to combine the following two sentences about Grady the cow.
- Grady became upset and ran toward the nearest source of light.
- She probably thought it was an exit from the barn.
Grady became upset and ran toward the nearest source of the light, probably thinking it was an exit from the barn.
Grady became upset and ran toward the nearest source of the light, which she probably thought was an exit from the barn.
Grady became upset and ran toward the nearest source of light, because she probably thought it was an exit from the barn.
With the following thesis, what will the purpose of the full paper probably be?
"The AquaDom in Berlin, Germany, is a completely different kind of aquarium; it is a unique attraction that many people would love to experience."
Inform, Describe
What word should be removed from the following claim so that it takes a clear position for an argument?
"However, in today's world, where Internet activity is such a common occurrence, an online persona cannot usually be separated from real-life activities and views."
Usually (or maybe, probably, Sometimes)
Which structure will this paper likely follow?
"'Five more minutes' is the first thought of people all over the country when their alarms go off in the morning. This first thought is usually followed by hitting the snooze button and falling back asleep for those precious few extra moments. Hitting the snooze button has become routine for millions of people, but the time has come to examine this habit and develop new routines for feeling more rested during the day."
Problem/Solution
Name three transition words/phrases that could be used when changing the subject or introducing a contrast.
However, On the Other Hand, Alternatively, But, Despite, Even if, Even though, Although, Nonetheless, Nevertheless, On the contrary, Unfortunately, On the contrary, Admittedly
How should the following sentence be reworded?
"It's easy to snap a photo, load it on a website, and a quick synopsis is typed out of where they are and what they're doing."
It's easy to snap a photo, load it on a website, and type out a quick synopsis of where they are and what they're doing.
With the following thesis, what will the purpose of the full paper probably be?
"Young people should appreciate their right to vote and register as soon as they’re eligible."
Persuade, Argue
What word would be better suited to the sentence than questions in the following section?
"Living in a bus has presented a few questions, especially during the hot Texas summers. 'We're basically in a metal box,' Natalie explained. Even with an air conditioner, the midday heat is brutal."
challenges, problems, issues, concerns
Which structure will this paper likely follow?
My Literature teacher explained that a fable is a story that teaches a lesson or moral and often uses animals as characters. Last summer I witnessed an honest-to-goodness fable unfold before my eyes.
Chronological
Name three transition words/phrases that could be used when showing cause and effect.
Because, For that reason, Accordingly, Since, So, Then, Therefore, And so, As a result, Consequently, It follows that, Otherwise
What is wrong with the following sentence and how would you fix it?
"But it wasn't often that a news story about a cow was so remarkable that it made national headlines for a week and the problem-solving skills of people all over the country were engaged."
Passive voice: "people were engaged"
But it wasn't often that a news story about a cow was so remarkable that it made national headlines for a week and engaged the problem-solving skills of people all over the country.
With the following thesis, what will the purpose of the full paper probably be?
"But zoos are a paradox. Even as children, many of us feel there—together with our interest and curiosity—a muffled unease."
Analyze
What word fits better in the following passage than changes?
"The easiest option for those who still cannot resist the snooze button is to put the alarm on the other side of the room. Having to get out of bed to turn it off changes the likelihood of hitting the snooze button."
decreases, lessens, reduces, diminishes