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Writing Process

Subject : writing-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Are comparison of two pairs that have the same relationship






2. The exact words of a source set off in quotation marks






3. Addition (also - in addition - too - moveover); example (for example - for instance - on the otherhand - nevertheless); contrast (but - yet - however - on the other hand); comparison (similarly - likewise - in the same way); concession (of course - t






4. Spatial - geometrical - or geographical arrangement of ideas according to their position in space (examples: left/right - top/bottom - circular - adjacent)






5. Essays - research papers - biographies--these types of writing are most prevalent in middle or secondary level classrooms






6. The details are stated first - followed by a topic sentence






7. Is a metaphor (a comparison of two unlike things) used throughout a work or over a series of lines in prose or poetry






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






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






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






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






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






13. Students learn rhetorical strategies to persuade others - such as by writing editorials - arguments - commentaries - and advertisements






14. Can be used in a group work to assist writers in raising their awareness about the quality of their contributions to the group; part of any writing assignment to summarize strengths and weaknesses they see in their writing






15. Flm - art - media - and so on






16. 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






17. Online: dictionaries - encyclopedias - writers' reference handbooks - books of lists - almanacs - thesauruses - books of quotations - and so on; various search engines and portals to gather ideas and information






18. Type of argument in logic in which an expert or knowledgeable other is cited for the purpose of strengthening the argument






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






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






21. The writer shows order of time or the steps in a process






22. To express yourself - to inform a reader - to persuade a reader - to create a literary work






23. Provides students with the opportunity to play with language - to express emotions - to articulate stories - or to develop a drama for others to enjoy






24. Use of contrasting ideas to communicate a message






25. A book - article - videotape - or any other form of communication






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






27. Be logical - enlist the emotions of the reader - establish credibility






28. Facts - data - and opinions of others used to support assertions and conclusions






29. 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






30. Repeats another's words exactly and encloses them in quotation marks






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






32. The first sentence of the paragraph; it gives the reader an idea of what the paragraph is going to be about






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






34. Descriptive scoring schemes that are developed by teachers and other evaluators to guide analysis of the products or process of a a students efforts; scoring requires certain criteria to be met; example: (3) meets expectation (2) adequate (1) needs i






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






36. Often called composing; putting together the ideas to create a composition






37. 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






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






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






40. A sentence stating your topic and the point you want to make about it






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






42. The topic sentence is stated and then followed by the details






43. Use of positive messages to recognize or influence others






44. This is the stage of writing that involves rewriting or 're-seeing;' emphasis is place on examining sentence structure - word choice - voice - and organization of the piece






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






46. Reports another's words without quotation marks except around words repeated exactly from the source






47. Be specific - use facts/data/statistics - use/attribute quotes; quantify don't qualify; use of 'it seems -' try not to overstate situation - base writing on authority - break down the topic






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






49. Writing nonstop about anything






50. Toulman's model of arguement