Chapter 2 Lesson 1: Basic Checklist for writing
What can research help you do
Expert on topic
What is one way you can make sure you're clear on your objective
write a purpose statement
What technique can you use as part of an explanation to clarify a complex issue by examining one point at a time
Analysis
During you second pass of editing, which question should you ask when reviewing supporting ideas?
Are there enough details
What is important when receiving feedback on your writing
Be able to accept criticism
What should you look for when completing the first pass in your editing
Check for relevance
What technique can you use to paint a picture with words
Description
Which purpose of writing is used to pass on information describing actions you want your audience to take?
Direct
Which type of evidence must be brief and attention getting
Example
T or F Focus on writing as a product, not a process
False
T or F When you write, you should use the evidence you gathered during the research process to create an explanation
False
In this step of the basic checklist for writing, you use the patterns of wiritng
Get organized
Which purpose of writing is used to pass on information to the audience
Inform
The emphasis in ___________________ writing is dramatic delivery
Inspirational
Which of the following are instruments of power that you can use to make things happen
Logical arguments
Which purpose of writing is used when you are trying to "sell" your audience on an idea
Persuade
This writing pattern comes in handy if you need to identify and describe a problem and one or more possible solutions
Problem/solution pattern
What should you do during the third pass of your editing
Read your article out loud
This writing patter should be used when your purpose is to present research that will win over your audience to your point view
Reasoning/logic pattern
Pay close attention to how your writing ______________
Sounds
This writing pattern is based on directional strategy
Spatial/ geographical pattern
Which type of evidence provides excellent support for a claim and can be very persuasive
Statistics
What is a special form of the purpose statement used in academic and persuasive writing?
Thesis statement
A ____________ pattern follows some logical order that reflects the nature of material and the purpose of the writing
Topical
T or F A purpose statement is a single sentence that sums up what you are trying to do
True
T or F Choose your feedback sources carefully
True
__________________ _________________ are websites that give you access to resources in several libraries
Virtual libraries
What question can you ask to help you begin to analyze your audience
What are the readers' areas of expertise
What question can you ask to help you begin to analyze your purpose
Which format
What question can you ask to determine if an internet site has accurate information
Who created the website
Why is a second pair of eyes necessary when fighting for feedback on your writing
Writers get too close
In this step of the basic checklist for writing, you identify your main audience
step 1
T or F The better you know your audience, the more comfortable you'll feel writing for them
true
One way to make sure you edit well is to read your document at least ______ times
two
