Unit 1
Definition of arduous
extremely difficult to achieve
Definition of emulate
to strive to imitate or approach equality
Definition of incumbency
state of currently occupying an office
Definition of unrequited
not returned or repaid in kind
Definition of indemnity
protection against loss or damage
Central Idea
an overarching message
Rhetoric
Art of Persuasion
Structural Elements
sentences, paragraphs, chapters, and sections
Theme of power
Absolute power is always dangerous
Elements of an argument
claim, reasons, evidence
Objective summary
A brief cover of the most essential points
The use of sources
giving proper credit to a source to avoid plagiarism
Editing and Proofreading
Focuses on grammar, usage, punctuation, and spelling
Essay Structure
contains an introduction, a body, and a conclusion
Publishing
handing off your finalized essay
How to Determine the Development of Central Ideas
Connecting and relating key details
Why is Rhetoric important
It enhances communication and persuasion
What is the Cause-and-Effect Structure
to analyze an event or situation
How to Determine Themes
from the text's topic
What is Inductive Reasoning
helps people link individual events to frequently occurring patterns
How to keep an objective tone
present information, avoid giving opinions
How to Avoiding Plagiarism
Place them in quotation marks and cite the sources
Why is Editing important
It helps to eliminate errors, give more clarity, and be more effective
How to avoiding a choppy introduction
Use transitional elements
How does editing help avoid plagiarism
Makes sure you're from one sentence to the next, and with all quotations, paraphrases, and summaries