Chapter 11 // From Inquiry to Academic Writing (Greene & Lidinsky, 4th Ed.)

data

make sure to cite [blank], which are factual pieces of information

narrative introduction

opening with a [blank] is a strategy many writers use successfully to draw readers into a topic, as it relates a sequence of events and can be especially effective if you think you need to coax indifferent or reluctant readers into taking an interest in the topic

paradoxical introduction

a [blank] appeals to readers' curiosity by pointing out an aspect of the topic that runs counter to their expectations and draws readers in by saying, in effect, "here's something completely surprising and unlikely about this issue, but my essay will go on to show you how it is true."

comparison; contrast

a [blank] shows the similarities between two or more things, while a [blank] shows the differences it is often difficult to compare without simultaneously contrasting

transition words

a strategy for creating unity within paragraphs is to establish a clear relationship among different ideas using [blank] which signal to your readers the direction your ideas are taking

inverted-triangle introduction

an [blank] introduction is broad at the top and pointed at the base and begins with a general statement of the topic and then narrows its focus, ending with the point of the paragraph, the writer's thesis

interrogative introduction

an [blank] invites readers into the conversation of your essay by asking one or more questions, which the essay goes on to answer you want to think of a question that will pique your readers' interest, enticing them to read on to discover how your insights shed light on the issue

anecdote

an [blank] is a short narrative that recounts a particular incident and can bring an abstraction into focus

minding-the-gap introduction

in a [blank], a writer calls readers' attention to a gap in the research on an issue and then uses the rest of the essay to fill in the "gap" and says, in effect, "there's something missing from this conversation, and my research and ideas will fill this gap"

conclusion

in writing a [blank] to your essay, you are making a final appeal to your audience because you want to convince readers that what you have written is a relevant, meaningful interpretation of a shared issue you also want to remind them that your argument is reasonable

introduction

the [blank] is where you set up your argument and where you identify a widely held assumption, challenge that assumption, and state your thesis

topic sentence

the [blank] states the main point of a paragraph and should provide a partial answer to the question motivating the writer, act as an extension of the writer's thesis, serve as a guidepost, telling readers what the paragraph is about, and help create unity and coherence both within the paragraph and within the essay

arguments

the following are five strategies writers use to set up their [blank]: 1) moving from a general topic to a specific thesis (inverted-triangle introduction) 2) introducing the topic with a story (narrative introduction) 3) beginning with a question (interrogative introduction) 4) capturing readers' attention with something unexpected (paradoxical introduction) 5) identifying a gap in knowledge (minding-the-gap introduction)

inverted-triangle; narrative; interrogative; paradoxical; minding-the-gap

the following are five strategies writers use to set up their arguments: 1) moving from a general topic to a specific thesis ([blank] introduction) 2) introducing the topic with a story ([blank] introduction) 3) beginning with a question ([blank] introduction) 4) capturing readers' attention with something unexpected ([blank] introduction) 5) identifying a gap in knowledge ([blank] introduction)

paragraphs

there are three key elements of [blank]: 1) topic sentences 2) unity 3) adequate development

topic sentences; unity; adequate development

there are three key elements of paragraphs: 1) [blank] 2) [blank] 3) [blank]