PRE-WRITING
the informal way of generating topics to write about, or points to make about your topic
what is BRAINSTORMING
usually a main idea, often called a “claim” or “thesis statement,” backed up with evidence that supports the idea
what is the ARGUMENT
a piece of academic writing are the materials from which the writer gathers ideas and information
what is a SOURCE
who the author is trying to persuade or inform
what is the AUDIENCE
helps prevent a writer from getting stuck when performing the actual writing of the essay
what is an OUTLINE
is arguable
provides answers to a specific problem or question
maintains focus on the topic
what is the THESIS
factual information that helps the reader reach a conclusion and form an opinion about something
what is EVIDENCE
the process of keeping the reader in mind as you write and ensuring that the information you include is the information that reader needs
what is FRAMING
evaluation of work by one or more people with similar competences
used to help with the editing of a draft
constructive criticism
what is PEER REVIEW
identifies the main idea of the paragraph
states the point the writer wishes to make about that subject
generally appears at the beginning of the paragraph
what is a TOPIC SENTENCE
words used in a certain way to convey meaning or to persuade
technique used to evoke emotion on the part of the reader or audience
work to achieve specific effects
what are RHETORICAL DEVICES
word choice, or the style of speaking that a writer, speaker, or character uses
should be matched to purpose or audience
formal or informal depending on purpose
what is DICTION
the technique that an individual author uses in his writing
what is STYLE
words and phrases that provide a connection between ideas, sentences, and paragraphs
single words or short phrases, help the reader anticipate what will come next
between paragraphs
help to make a piece of writing flow better
what are TRANSITIONS
qualities that indicate whether or not a source is reliable
helps support your ideas and arguments in an essay or research paper
audience’s perception of the author
what is CREDIBILITY
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who is MS KRAMER