Thinking Critically
What is critical thinking?
Evaluating evidence before accepting a claim.
What is the stage where ideas are generated through brainstorming, freewriting, or mapping?
prewriting
What is a thesis statement?
The main argument of an academic paper.
What does it mean to cite a source?
To give credit to the original author
What is the federal minimum wage in the US?
$7.00 per hour
What is information used to support an argument.
Evidence or citation
What is the final stage where formatting and minor errors are checked before submission.
Editing / Proofreading
Where is the thesis usually found in a college essay?
A thesis usually found at the end of the introduction.
What are two citation styles
MLA, APA, Chicago
What is the does ADA law do?
Protects employees with disabilities.
What is synthesis?
Comparing a text to other readings or ideas.
What is the stage that focuses on reorganizing ideas and improving content, not grammar.
Revising
What are the two key components of a strong thesis statement?
A strong thesis statement must be arguable (not a simple fact) and specific (it should outline the scope and often the structure of the argument, frequently by indicating the supporting points).
What is plagiarism?
Using someone else’s words or ideas without credit.
Can an employer ask you if you are married?
NO
What is a counterargument
Looking at an issue from multiple viewpoints.
What is freewriting?
Writing without stopping to get ideas flowing
Should a thesis be debatable?
Yes, a thesis should be debatable.
What is an annotation?
A brief summary of a source that explains its relevance to your topic.
What does OSHA do?
It's the agency that regulates workplace safety
What is bias awareness?
Recognizing how personal experiences shape opinions.
What is the recursive writing process?
The idea that writing is recursive, not linear.
Can a thesis be a question?
NO, a thesis can not be a question?
What is an academic database?
A database that provides peer-reviewed academic articles.
Can an interviewer legally ask you your age?
NO