ENGRISH COMP

Ethos

"character"  trustworthiness or credibility of the author.

APA Journal In-text citation

All you need is last name/s and publication year. (Smith & James, 2009) Research by Smith and James (2009) states that... (Smith et al., 2009)

annotated bibliography

Gives citation of each source along with a brief description and evaluation

Period Bibliography

List of published works during a period of time in history

Narrative: Key Elements

Pacing, Organization

Essay: coherent

all sentences logically structured

Informative Essay : Steps

choose topic research organize Write thesis; body, intro, conclusion revise and edit

pathos

"suffering" emotional aspect

Logos

"word" logic and words used to argue

APA Journal Reference Page

(Lastname, firstname. (year) Article title. Journal name, volume, issue number, page number)

APA Journal reference citation

(Lastname,1st,mid.(year)article title.Journal. Volume, issue, page)

MLA in-text citation

(name, page)

revised citation reference

(name.(year)title(edition) location. publisher

MLA format

1" margins, Times New Roman, 12 Point Font, Double Space, In text citations are written using the author's last name and page number.

Reasons to use bibliography

1. inform reader how well you researched the topic 2.allows you to keep track of research

Purpose of editing for content

1. make sure you are answering original question 2.make sure main points are aligned with thesis statement 3.ensure proper flow

self editing rules

1. read aloud and backwards 2.set time aside 3.take a couple minutes away from essay

Peer Editing: Author's Intent

1.Intended Audience 2.thesis / main points 3.mood of the piece

You've been given an assignment to write an informational essay. At what point in the process might you use brainstorming ?

Choosing a topic

Which of the following would NOT be used when citing a journal article using MLA formatting?

DOI number

Which of the following is NOT a part of an APA citation when citing an online scholarly journal?

Date the article was retrieved

Why is having an outline an important part of writing an exemplification essay?

It allows you to explore what examples to use to prove your thesis.

Why is it important to make an outline prior to writing an essay?

It can help you see how and where to use source information to support your ideas.

Exemplification Essay: Order of creation

Select subject rough out line thesis statement write essay conclusion that reinstates thesis

Enumerative Bibliography

Simply cites them in proper format

What is a distinct characteristic of reference page entries that is essential to preserving the APA format?

The way punctuation is used

What should you consider to ensure that you're writing effectively for your audience?

What you want your reader to take away from what you write.

Fundamental essay building blocks include _____.

a thesis statement

APA format

accepted American Psychological Association form for preparing reports describing psychological research

Essay: Unified

all sentences stick to the main point

Informative Essay: Purpose

define a term, compare and contrast something, analyze data , or provide a how-to

Essay: developed

each point should be explained and have details supporting

ornate

elaborately decorated

Deductive reasoning

entails starting with a generalization and moving to specific details

alphanumeric outline

identify main ideas and suggest placement of details later on vague not very time consuming

gist

main point or essense

reader's position

readers authority relative to you

What key method can you use to determine major opposing views?

research

What is the most common type of online reference that is used in academic writing?

scholar journal

3 types of attention getters

shocking statistic quotes ask a thought provoking question

Argumentative: Background information

should be found in introduction of essay

Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

standard for academic publishing outside the sciences.`

Reader's Perspective

teacher teacher student teacher

magazine issue

that year

primary (information) source

the location in which a scientific finding is first published

Bibliography

the written list of all the books used in a report or book

3 types of personal essay

to inform, to entertain, to hold position

Most important clue in identifying your audience

word choice

3 ways to identify audience

word choice, length, overall look

In both APA or MLA format, what information regarding publication date is needed in the reference page?

year month day if all are given

magazizne volume

years in production

APA in-text citation

(last name, year)

authored edited reference citation

(last,1st,mid. (year.) article title. Location. location published: publisher

MLA citations in-text

(lastname pagenumber) multiple books by author include book name shortened + page number

APA journal in-text citation

(lastname, publication year)

APA citations in-text

(name year page)

Editing : mechanical

1. spelling and grammar 2.proper citing of sources 3.parameters set within the assignment

CMS: Book citation

Firstlast, title(Place:Publisher,year) page#.

Subject Bibliography

List of sources on a particular subject, record of the most important works in the field of study

authored book: reference page citations

Pancella, P. (2003). Qin Shi Huangdi: First Emperor of China. Chicago, IL: Heinemann Library. (Lastname,1st,mid

CMS: Journal citation

Firstlast, "titlearticle," title of journal volume#, issue (year) page#

How is tone conveyed in a piece of writing?

It is conveyed through the inherent attitude of your writing.

How does the first paragraph serve as a road map for an exemplification essay?

It lists the examples you are going to use to prove your thesis statement.

exemplification essay

argumentative essay that provides examples that prove a point

What role does the author's opinion play in an informative essay?

authors opinion should play no role

MLA has a series of rules for documenting your sources and completing a Works Cited page. Which of the following is NOT one of MLA's rules for creating a Works Cited page?

single spacing

Which one of the following statements is true about compare and contrast definition-focused essays?

Compare and contrast places the definition into a larger context in which similarities and differences can be explained.

exmplification Essay: Structure

First paragraph: roadmap of the essay Thesis statement: main idea Body paragraphs: each example takes its own paragraph The examples should prove the thesis statement Conclusion paragraph: summarize and re-state the thesis statement

How does a sentence fragment create confusion for the reader?

A fragment separated from the clause can lose its clarity or meaning.

What is the appropriate approach to writing for specialized audiences?

Adjust your language and vocabulary to fit the intended audience's level of knowledge and understanding of the subject matter.