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Writing Process

Subject : writing-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The writer shows order of time or the steps in a process






2. Vague words are avoided






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






4. 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






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






6. Toulman's model of arguement






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






8. 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)






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






10. Calls for you to consider ways to organize your material






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. 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






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






22. 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






23. Composed of educated - experienced readers - people who read newspapers - magazines - and books






24. Topic that you are discussing






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






26. Gathering ideas onto paper in sentences and paragraphs






27. Dictionaries - encyclopedias - writers' reference handbooks - books of lists - almanacs - thesauruses - books of quotations - and so on






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






29. Speech or written form in which one explains or describes






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. Used to show similarities and differences (key words: although - but - still - yet - compared with - as opposed to - different from - either/or - neither/nor - in common - similarly






37. The perspective from which a piece is written; first person - third person - omniscient - limited omniscient






38. Your assertion that conveys your point of view






39. 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






40. Also called clustering and webbing; more visual and less linear






41. Use transitional expressions - use pronouns effective - uses deliberate repetition effectively - use parallel structures effectively






42. 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






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






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






45. Writers can express their innermost thoughts - feelings - and responses through a variety of personal writing - including journal writing - diaries - logs - personal narratives - and personal essays






46. Creative - expository - persuasive - argumentative






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






48. 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






49. 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






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