comp 2 final
what is the STAR criteria when referring to research source credibility? A. sustainability, timeliness, accuracy, relevancy B. sustainability, timeliness, accuracy, relatability C. sufficiency, timeliness, accuracy, relevancy D. none of the above
C. sufficiency, timeliness, accuracy, relevancy
"we shouldn't believe jim because he is uneducated" is an example of which type of logical fallacy? A. ad hominem B. appeal to false authority C. begging the question D. hasty generalization
A. ad hominem
pathos refers to which of the following ideas? A. appeals to the audience B. the writer/speaker authority C. logic of argument D. the occasion/situation is relevant
A. appeals to audience
which type of argument contains an overview, background, confimation, rebuttals and concessions, and a summation? A. classical B. toulmin C. rogerian
A. classical
"mary has read many books on nursing and is therefore the best choice to work on an ambulance" is an example of which type of logical fallacy? A. ad hominem B. appeal to false authority C. begging the question D. hasty generalization
B. appeal to false authority
Kairos
Builds a sense of urgency
logos refers to which of the following ideas? A. appeals to the audience B. the writer/speaker authority C. logic of argument D. the occasion/situation is relevant
C. logic of argument
what is the purpose of writing a summary? A. to explain a writer's choice of style B. to explain a writer's audience C. to show understanding of a work's main ideas D. none of the above
C. to show understanding of a work's main ideas
Audience
reader or readers of an essay
What are the sentence types?
simple, compound, complex, compound-complex
appeal to false authority
someone who's not qualified to make assertions makes them anyway
slippery slope
something should not be permitted or else terrible consequences will occur; assumes without evidence that the terrible conclusion will automatically follow
Academic sources
sources which can include books, academic journal articles, and published expert reports. usually been peer-reviewed (reviewed by experts on the topic before publication)
it is important for authors to use _____ unlike "things" and "a lot" in order to fully describe a subject.
specific words
Topic
subject
which of the following documents would show a writer's sources used in a paper? A. annotated bibliography B. works cited page C. works consulted page D. appendix
B. works cited page
Credibility
quality of being trusted and believed in
Tips for writing a book review
- create an intro that discusses the general issue of the book and clearly announce the book's title and the author and the publisher and the year of publication - present a summary of the book's argument - discuss the merits of the book in subjective terms - draw a conclusion and either recommend for or against reading the book
Toulmin
A form of argument in which data is presented and proven to either be a warrant or a claim
Complex sentence
A sentence with one independent clause and at least one dependent clause
ethos refers to which of the following ideas? A. appeals to the audience B. the writer/speaker authority C. logic of argument D. the occasion/situation is relevant
B. the writer/speaker authority
paraphrasing provides an accurate representation of someone else's information and ideas in your own words. which of the following would be the best candidate for paraphrasing instead of summarizing? A. a poem B. a magazine article C. a 5-page paper D. a book
A. a poem
which of the following is appropriate for a quotation inside another quote in the U.S.? A. according to smith, "the planets 'align occasionally,' but not often enough to make a difference." B. according to smith, 'the planets "align occasionally," but not often enough to make a difference.' C. according to smith, "the planets "align occasionally," but not often enough to make a difference." D. none of the above
A. according to smith, "the planets 'align occasionally,' but not often enough to make a difference."
APA
American Psychological Association title page (double-spaced with approximately six lines between running header and title information), abstract, main body, cited references
which type of argument uses a claim, grounds, warrants, backing, rebuttals, and qualifiers? A. classical B. toulmin C. rogerian
B. toulmin
which of the following is a reason to write a summary? A. to show that you have read and understood a text B. to have a record of what you have read for future study or in preparation for a class discussion C. to explain the main ideas of a text that you will also examine in some other way D. all of the above
D. all of the above
which of the following is not true of argument? A. argument uses reasons and evidence B. argument takes a stand on an arguable issue C. argument is conversation with a goal D. argument incorporates values but not facts
D. argument incorporates values but not facts
"susie, a teacher, has many friends, participates in several outside activities, and spends a lot of time with her family. obviously all teachers have a healthy social life" is an example of what type of fallacy? A. ad hominem B. appeal to false authority C. begging the question D. hasty generalization
D. hasty generalization
Kairos refers to which of the following ideas? A. appeals to the audience B. the writer/speaker authority C. logic of argument D. the occasion/situation is relevant
D. the occasion/situation is relevant
the difference between a regular direct quotation and a block quote is A. the block quote is a quote that is three typed lines or more B. the block quote is set off from the rest of the text C. the block quote does not use quotation marks like a regular quote D. all of the above E. both B and C
E. both B and C
Ethos
Ethical appeal
Parenthetical citation
MLA in-text citation typically consisting of the source author's name and a page number or in the case of no author, a key word from the title
Critical thinking
Requires a depth of thought and goes beyond just repeating what the author states. Looks at how things work, at authorial choices, and whether an author achieves their purpose
Evaluating sources (STAR criteria)
S-sufficiency T-timeliness A-accuracy R-relevancy
Backing
Support or evidence for a claim in an argument
Context
The circumstances, atmosphere, attitudes, and events surrounding a text.
Angle of vision
The lens, filter, perspective, or point of view of the writer.
Exigence
a case or situation that demands prompt action or remedy; emergency
Rubric
a document stating a professor's paper guidelines and grading criteria
Annotated bibliography
a list of citations to books, articles, and documents followed by a brief descriptive and evaluative paragraph
OWL
a place in canvas where students can submit essay assignments for review
Block quotes
a quotation that is more than four lines
Indirect source
a source that is cited and/or quoted in another source
Database
a structured set of data held in a computer, especially one that is accessible in various ways.
signal phrase
a way to introduce material from an outside text into a writer's work; could contain the original author and title of the work where the material can be found
Qualifiers
a word or phrase, especially an adjective, used to attribute a quality to another word, especially a noun.
Rogerian argument
acknowledges the validity of the opposition's positions rather than attacking them
Annotating
act of taking critical notes and making comments when reading through a source.
Integrating sources
allowing reader to see that you have researched the topic and taken words of experts in the field into consideration
_____ arguments exist to convince a reader what should be done about a situation
problem-solution
Source explication
analyzing a source and reveal what it means
Source
any thing or place from which something comes
a(n) _____ is used to show possession in some nouns
apostrophe
Punctuation for words and phrases
apostrophes - before an "s" at the end of a noun when the noun is possessive - after the "s" if the noun is plural and possessive - with a contraction to indicate the words have been omitted -- do NOT use an apostrophe with a possessive pronoun (his, its, hers) hyphens - join two or more words when they modify a noun
Paragraphing
art of creating, developing, and organizing related sentences into logical groupings
Evidence
available body of facts of information indicating whether a belief or proposition is valid
Division and classification
can help divide a large or complex subject into more comprehensible parts
Literary analysis argument
carefully examine and sometimes evaluate a work of literature or an aspect of a work of literature
_____ is a mode of writing often found in argument as a way to make the reader understand the arguer's understanding of a topic
causal analysis
How do you cite and indirect quote?
cite the original author in the signal phrase and credit the author you found the source in the parenthetical, cite both authors in the signal phrase and make it clear that one quoted the other, cite both authors in the parenthetical make it clear that one quoted the other
a _____ contains both a subject and a verb while a _____ does not contain both.
clause phrase
Concision
clear
"i love cheese, gouda is my favorite" is an example of a _____
comma splice
Punctuation for joining clauses
commas - with a conjunction - after introductory clause or phrase - set off a clause that is not essential to understanding the sentence - between 2+ items in a list - between coordinate but not cumulative adjectives semicolons - join 2 independent clauses - between items in a list when the items have internal punctuation colons - after an independent clause and before a list - after an independent clause to join an independent clause to a single word, a list, another independent clause, or a clause that cannot stand on its own as a sentence long dashes - on each side of an interrupting or parenthetical detail to detach it from the sentence - detach a clause at the end of a sentence
"i know which one i want" is an example of a _____ sentence
complex
"i know which one i want, but you clearly don't" is an example of a _____ sentnece
compound-complex
Summary
conveys the main ideas of a source without the incorporation of opinion or interpretation. short, direct, and deal only with main ideas
Plagiarism
copying or otherwise using another's work and presenting it as one's own
Rebuttals
counter arguments
rubric
document which shows an assignment's evaluation criteria
Why should a student use pipeline?
drop a course, access financial aid information, view final grades, and access many services helpful to students
compare and contrast
easy way of making a connection between the topic and something with which the reader may be more familiar.
Pathos
emotional appeal
Definition
especially useful when dealing with complex issues and problems
Patchwriting
failed attempt at paraphrasing
Ideal construction of rogerian argument essay
1. objective overview of topic for debate 2. fair representation of your opposition's point of view 3. examination of your own ideas about the topic 4. discuss possible "common ground" that might exist between you and the opponent 5. propose a compromise
What is the suggested timeline and process for researching?
- finding and narrowing a topic (1 day) - freewriting and brainstorming (1 day) - determine search terms and subjects (1 day at most) - develop a research question (1 day) -working thesis (1 day) - find and evaluate sources (2 days) - annotating & citing sources (2 days) - choosing information to support argument (1 day) - drafting (2 days)
Tips for writing a letter to the editor
- follow proper letter formatting - the content of your letter should respond directly to a specific item in the newspaper - use ethos - be specific about what you want done - don't go overboard with sources - be an advocate for your cause
What are the top 10 mistakes in papers submitted to the OWL?
- lack of in-text citations or source introductions - issues with works cited formatting in the document in general or individual citations - the works cited citations and in-text citations don't match up - lacking a complex, unifying and/or arguable thesis - mixing MLA style with other styles (usually APA) - imbalance of summary and analysis of sources and critical thinking on sources - problems with maintaining objectivity/academic formality - surface-level discussion of sources (usually related to "cherry-picking" - issues following source-use requirements (popular v. scholarly, etc.) - the use of generalizations and logical fallacies
What are the research problems to avoid?
- overusing sources - underutilizing sources - lack of in-paragraph or parenthtical citation - lack of a works cited page - generalizations, overreaching, vagueness - logical fallacies
How do you read sources critically and rhetorically?
- read and question - understand the argument - read rhetorically - reading for your argument
Tips for writing a textual analysis from the OWL
- use the author's name often and summarize the article as you go - have a clear thesis - good transitions - be sure your conclusion moves past summarizing the body paragraphs to assess the larger point - only summarize enough to fill your reader in, your job is to assess the article
Classical argument ideal structure
1. overview (orients the audience to the general topic and presents a broad overview of the context of the debate and the various positions in the discussion) 2. background (presents history of the issue or debate) 3. confirmation (presents proof to support the thesis) 4. rebuttals and concessions (counter the objections directly through rebuttals before they can be levied against us. acknowledge the other side has good points from time to time, but prove your idea is better) 5. summation (conclusion, state why your idea is the best one to follow)
80/20 rule
80% of the essay should be your own, up to 20% can be someone else's words
Logical Fallacy
An error in reasoning that renders an argument invalid
First person language
I, we, my, we, ours
MLA
Modern Language Association document header, first page header, double-spaced, one-inch margins, use 12-point times new roman font
Rhetorical / textual analysis
essay that breaks a work of non-fiction into parts and then explains how the parts work together to create a certain effect
aristotle came up with the idea of claim, warrant, grounds, and rebuttal as a way to build and organize an argument. true or false?
false
it is okay to refer to an author by his or her first name when referencing him or her in your writing. true or false?
false
mla stands for modern linguistics of america. true or false?
false
one difference between a paraphrase and a summary is that paraphrasing is used for longer works. true or false?
false
the "80/20" rule refers to having 80% of a paper be from an outside source and 20% be from analysis of source information. true or false?
false
the purpose of a summary is to restate, in your own words, the main points of a work in a way that does not misrepresent, distort the meaning of, or shorten the original. true or false?
false
Conclusions
final impression of the essay
Introductions
first impression your essay gives to the reader. should directly and clearly state the thesis of a paper.
begging the question
form of logical fallacy occurring when people assume something they need to prove
Research question
fundamental core of a research project, study, or review of literature
Working thesis
general idea of the direction of essay will take but will be ultimately refined and clarified as the essay develops
Third person language
he, she, his, hers, they, their, theirs
hasty generalization
illogical explanation due to lacking sufficient evidence; often results from not considering other possible explanations
Why should you include research in essays?
improve credibility by using sources to support arguments and ideas whenever possible
Signal phrase
introduces the source by naming the author
Logos
logical appeal
Contacting your instructor
look in the syllabus, be specific and provide name and class, avoid text language and use punctuation,
Thesis
main idea or main point
Indirect quotes
meaning but not the exact words of something someone spoke is referred to
post hoc
means "after this, therefore because of it"; a common error in arguments about cause; often a time relationship is confused with cause
ad hominem
means "to the person"; avoiding an issue by attacking someone's personality
the use of _____ brings a personal touch to writing and makes a connection with the reader
narration
Types of Essays
narrative, description, illustration, definition, division/classification, comparison/contrast, cause/effect, and process
comma splice
occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined by commas without coordinating conjunctions
Simple sentence
one independent clause
What does OWL stand for? What are the two services the OWL offers to students?
online learning lab help revising papers and instruction in paper writing and revision
Direct source
person with direct knowledge of a situation, or a document written by such a person
Bias
prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair
What are the steps to paraphrasing?
read the passage until you understand it. take notes in your own words, identify anything special about the passage, step away from the text for a few moments, write a rough paraphrase without looking at the original text, revise to avoid patchwriting
Critical reading
reading carefully and purposefully
Constraints
restrictions placed on potential solutions to a problem
summary
rewording an author's text while highlighting only the main point(s)
paraphrase
rewording an author's text, focusing on restating the ideas instead of condensing them
_____ sentences have too many _____ with missing or inappropriate punctuation.
run-on independent clauses
if a sentence only contains a dependent clause, it is considered a _____
sentence fragment
Boolean operators
simple words (and, or, not, or and not) used as conjunctions to combine or exclude keywords in a search, resulting in a more focused and productive result
Claims
state or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof.
Assignment sheet
tend to be more detailed and give more specifics than rubrics. focus more one guidelines, directions, and helpful tips for completing an assignment
Rhetorical situation
the context of a rhetorical act, made up (at a minimum) of a rhetor (a speaker or writer), an issue (or exigence), a medium (such as a speech or a written text), and an audience.
assignment sheet
the paper or file which tells the basics of an assignment
Grounds
this is the evidence that functions as the foundation and support for the claim
Syllogism
three-part deduction
syllogism
three-part structure to an argument from aristotle
Warrant
to justify
Quote
to repeat from a book or speech as by way of authority, illustration, etc.
apa format uses the last names of authors and publication years to cite in a text. true or false?
true
apa stands for american psychological association. true or false?
true
one problem to avoid in a research paper is overusing sources. true or false?
true
patchwork refers to a paraphrase in which only some of the author's original words have been replaced. true or false?
true
rhetoric is about the art of writing or speaking. true or false?
true
rogerian arguments are geared toward compromise instead of "winning." true or false?
true
summaries should avoid judgment words such as "silly," "stupid," and "amazing." true or false?
true
the process of active reading could require the reader to annotate as he or she reads. true or false?
true
when using a direct quotation in writing, you should place the period or comma inside the closing quotation mark. true or false?
true
Compound sentence
two or more independent clauses
Run-on
two or more sentences that are improperly joined together as one sentence
Comma splice
two sentences joined incorrectly with only a comma
How do you format a signal phrase?
use a comma when the signal phrase ends on a verb, use a colon when a signal phrase is an independent clause, forego punctuation when the quote merges or flows into the language of the signal phrase
Narrative
useful for creating attention grabbers or ending papers in interesting ways. can also be a powerful and emotional way of giving examples and connecting with an audience on a personal level
Paraphrase
when a source is rewritten in the essay author's words in a way that does not change the meaning or intention of the source
When should you use quotes?
when the source uses technical language that is difficult to convey, when the source is particularly vivid or descriptive, when the source is so concise and well worded that it cannot be revised without making the passage wordy, when you are using a source with which you disagree and you want to represent the opposing viewpoint in your paper
Synthesis
when two or more sources are integrated with an essay author's feelings, opinions, and arguments.
People-first language
writing "people" or "individual" before the descriptor
Second person language
you, your, yours