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Writing Process

Subject : writing-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Use transitional expressions - use pronouns effective - uses deliberate repetition effectively - use parallel structures effectively






2. Use of positive messages to recognize or influence others






3. Calls for you to read your final copy for typing errors or handwriting legibility






4. Impressionistic; method based on theory that a whole piece of writing is greater than the sum of its parts; essays are read for a total impression they create - rather than individual aspects; grammar - spelling - and organization should not be consi






5. Add (insert needed words - sentences - paragraphs) - cut (get rid of whatever goes off topic) - replace (as needed - substitute words - sentences - paragraphs) - move material around (changing sequence of paragraphs)






6. Listing all the ideas that come to mind associated with the topic






7. Are comparison of two pairs that have the same relationship






8. Reference works - internet - student-created sources - other






9. Learning how to write by writing; is an approach which encourages students to communicate their own written messages while simultaneously developing their literacy skills in speaking and reading rather than delaying involvement in the writing process






10. Can overstate or understate a fact; can cause skepticism; undermine the writer's authority; (key words: all - everyone - always - many - never - nobody); creates inaccuracies; can produce false statements






11. The writer describes a person - place - or thing and organizes it in the description in a logical manner






12. Salinger - J.D. 'The Catcher in the Rye.' New York: Little - Brown - and Company - 1945.






13. Informs the reader of the problem and suggests action to remedy problem (similar to a persuasive argument paper)






14. Is it sufficient? is it representative? is it relevant? is it accurate? are claims qualified?






15. Number - letters - indentations signaling groups and levels of importance; each level has more than one entry; all subdivisions are at the same level of generality; headings don't overlap; only first word (and proper nouns) of each entry capitalize;






16. The particular group of readers or viewers that the writer is addressing






17. Style - tone - point of view - sarcasm - counterpoints - praise






18. Who? what? when? where? why? how?






19. This stage involves checking for style and conventions--spelling - grammar - usage - and punctuation






20. Chronological order - classification - illustration - climax - location - comparison - cause and effect






21. When the essay supplies guideposts that communicate the relations among ideas






22. Speech or written form in which one expresses thoughts and feelings with imagination and creativity






23. Achieved when all parts of the essay relate to the thesis statement and to each other






24. A student's personal dictionary of words to know or spell - note cards - graphic organizers - oral histories - and journals






25. In this stage - you begin writing - connecting - and developing ideas






26. The way the an author uses words - phrases - and sentences to formulate ideas






27. State the essay smoothly - not abruptly - flowing logically from the rest of the essay






28. Use of contrasting ideas to communicate a message






29. Leads into the topic of the essay - trying to capture the reader's interest






30. Part of your writing that is established by what you say and how you say it






31. Middle and secondary level students learn how to prepare resumes - cover letters - job applications - and business letters






32. Writing interviews - accounts - profiles - or descriptions to capture the meaning of the subject being written about






33. Arrange a paragraph - and specific - concrete support for the main idea of the paragraph






34. Vague words are avoided






35. The writer demonstrates similarities and differences between two or more subjects






36. The writer shows the relationship between events and their results






37. Shifting mentally from judgment; read your draft to critically evaluate it; decide whether to rewrite or revise current draft; be systematic






38. Is to present another person's words or ideas as if they were your own






39. Introductory paragraph - thesis statement - background information - reasons or evidence - anticipation of like objections and responses to them - concluding paragraph






40. Writing nonstop by starting with a set topic






41. Speech or written form in which one sets forth to convince






42. Age - gender - ethic backgrounds - political philosophies - religious beliefs - roles (student - parent - voter - wage earner - property owner - veteran) - interests hobbies - level of education - amount of general or specialized knowledge about the






43. Topic that you are discussing






44. Acting a referee; evaluating a colleague's work professionally






45. The 'going public' stage of writing






46. Performing speeches - plays - videos; making a speech - participating in debate; creating booklets - brochures - family scrapbooks - or personal web pages; publishing a school newspaper - magazine - or portfolio; submitting work for publication beyon






47. Subject - purpose - focus - specific language - briefly state subdivisions






48. This stage of the writing process involve gathering and selecting ideas; teachers can help students in several ways: creating lists - researching - brainstorming -reading to discover more about the author's style - talking - collecting memorabilia or






49. Taking a draft from its preliminary to its final version by evaluating - adding - cutting - moving material - editing - and proofreading






50. Examples of student's essays - created to organize and explain their selections for end-of-term writing; reveals how much students learn from such reflection; careful attention to students reflections invites instructors to change their approach so t