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.
