When you’re undertaking tertiary study there are often a lot of assignments and writing to do, which can be daunting at first. The most important thing to remember is to start - and start early. This presentation was made based on an article published on Open Polytechnic NZ.
Planning and organisation of essays by Cristian ZarzaCristian Zarza
This document provides guidance on planning and organizing essays. It discusses developing a thesis statement, creating an outline, structuring paragraphs with a topic sentence and supporting details, and writing effective introductions and conclusions. Key steps include planning with mind maps or notecards, using various paragraph types to structure the essay body, and concluding with a summary or call to action that leaves the reader with something to consider.
The document outlines the stages of the writing process, which include prewriting, writing (drafting), revising, editing, and publishing. It describes the key elements of each stage. Prewriting involves choosing a topic, determining the audience and purpose, exploring the topic, and making a plan. The writing stage is when a draft is composed. Revising is finding and correcting issues with content. Editing focuses on grammar, style, word choice, punctuation and "little picture" errors. Publishing releases the writing for others to read.
The document outlines the stages of the writing process, including prewriting, writing (drafting), revising, and editing. It provides details on each stage, such as how to choose a topic, determine the audience and purpose, develop a thesis, write a draft with an introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion, and then revise and edit the draft to improve content, organization, grammar, and style.
The document provides advice on various aspects of academic writing such as essay structure, outlining, research methods, grammar, and style. It recommends formulating a clear thesis and argument. For organization, it suggests dividing an outline into introduction, discussion, and conclusion sections. When conducting research, the document advises taking detailed notes, citing sources, and using paraphrasing and summarization. It also covers topics like punctuation, passive voice, spelling, and avoiding sentence fragments. The overall document offers guidance on writing effective academic essays and papers.
The document provides an 8-step method for writing a concise summary that accurately conveys the key points and main idea of the original text. The steps include breaking down the text into sections, reading it actively to identify topic sentences and main ideas, writing one sentence to summarize each section, developing an overall thesis statement, writing the first draft of the summary using the thesis as an introduction and section sentences as the body, checking the accuracy of the summary, and revising it for style and grammar.
The document provides guidelines for composition writing for B1/B2/C1 level classes. It discusses the key parts of a composition, including the introduction, supporting paragraphs, and summary paragraph. It also covers pre-writing steps such as brainstorming, outlining, and organizing ideas. The document describes editing for grammar, style, and organization. Finally, it discusses different types of essays like descriptive and discursive, and provides useful phrases for essay writing.
In the document, the author discusses the process of summarizing texts. According to the author, a summary is a condensed version of the original text written in the writer's own words with little quoted material. It includes the main points of the original as well as a sentence providing the title, author, text type, and overall main idea. The author advises readers to take time when summarizing, practice the six steps outlined in the document, which include annotating, listing keywords, grouping keywords, writing sentences for each paragraph, refining the points, and determining the overall focus.
When you’re undertaking tertiary study there are often a lot of assignments and writing to do, which can be daunting at first. The most important thing to remember is to start - and start early. This presentation was made based on an article published on Open Polytechnic NZ.
Planning and organisation of essays by Cristian ZarzaCristian Zarza
This document provides guidance on planning and organizing essays. It discusses developing a thesis statement, creating an outline, structuring paragraphs with a topic sentence and supporting details, and writing effective introductions and conclusions. Key steps include planning with mind maps or notecards, using various paragraph types to structure the essay body, and concluding with a summary or call to action that leaves the reader with something to consider.
The document outlines the stages of the writing process, which include prewriting, writing (drafting), revising, editing, and publishing. It describes the key elements of each stage. Prewriting involves choosing a topic, determining the audience and purpose, exploring the topic, and making a plan. The writing stage is when a draft is composed. Revising is finding and correcting issues with content. Editing focuses on grammar, style, word choice, punctuation and "little picture" errors. Publishing releases the writing for others to read.
The document outlines the stages of the writing process, including prewriting, writing (drafting), revising, and editing. It provides details on each stage, such as how to choose a topic, determine the audience and purpose, develop a thesis, write a draft with an introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion, and then revise and edit the draft to improve content, organization, grammar, and style.
The document provides advice on various aspects of academic writing such as essay structure, outlining, research methods, grammar, and style. It recommends formulating a clear thesis and argument. For organization, it suggests dividing an outline into introduction, discussion, and conclusion sections. When conducting research, the document advises taking detailed notes, citing sources, and using paraphrasing and summarization. It also covers topics like punctuation, passive voice, spelling, and avoiding sentence fragments. The overall document offers guidance on writing effective academic essays and papers.
The document provides an 8-step method for writing a concise summary that accurately conveys the key points and main idea of the original text. The steps include breaking down the text into sections, reading it actively to identify topic sentences and main ideas, writing one sentence to summarize each section, developing an overall thesis statement, writing the first draft of the summary using the thesis as an introduction and section sentences as the body, checking the accuracy of the summary, and revising it for style and grammar.
The document provides guidelines for composition writing for B1/B2/C1 level classes. It discusses the key parts of a composition, including the introduction, supporting paragraphs, and summary paragraph. It also covers pre-writing steps such as brainstorming, outlining, and organizing ideas. The document describes editing for grammar, style, and organization. Finally, it discusses different types of essays like descriptive and discursive, and provides useful phrases for essay writing.
In the document, the author discusses the process of summarizing texts. According to the author, a summary is a condensed version of the original text written in the writer's own words with little quoted material. It includes the main points of the original as well as a sentence providing the title, author, text type, and overall main idea. The author advises readers to take time when summarizing, practice the six steps outlined in the document, which include annotating, listing keywords, grouping keywords, writing sentences for each paragraph, refining the points, and determining the overall focus.
This document outlines an 8-step method for writing effective summaries. Step 1 involves breaking down the text into sections and understanding key terms. Step 2 is to read the full text without looking up unknown words. Step 3 is to re-read actively by underlining topics and labeling important areas. Step 4 writes one sentence to summarize each section's main ideas. Step 5 creates a thesis statement reflecting the overall main idea. Step 6 uses the thesis as an introduction and sentences as the body. Step 7 checks the summary for accuracy in representing the author's ideas. Step 8 revises the summary for style, grammar and clarity of the original text.
Welcome to Essentials of English Composition 101. My name is Sta.docxhelzerpatrina
Welcome to Essentials of English Composition 101. My name is Stacie Vesolich, and I will be your instructor for this course. I commend you for enrolling in this course as a path to furthering your academic goals, and I will make every effort to help you to achieve success in your writing endeavors. Let me begin by highlighting several key points of this course:
Essentials of English Composition 101
8 Modules and a Final Research Paper
There are 8 modules, culminating with a final research paper as the exam.
Each module is different, and it is very important that you read the instructions for every module.
The beginning module requires you to do several writing, practice exercises. This is mandatory, even though the practice exercises are not graded.
The modules start out relatively easy (a descriptive essay and a narrative essay that are written on your firsthand experiences and do not require any writing citations.)
Be advised that the modules build on each other, progressively becoming more difficult.
As your instructor, I have 3 days ( per module) to grade your work. My response to your essay submissions usually does not take three days, although I am granted that amount of time.
Read, Write, Submit, Wait
English courses require that the writer addresses the writing prompt. This can only be done if the writer carefully reads the specific directions.
After you submit your essay, wait for the remarks and critique before submitting another module.
In some instances, you may be required to submit a revision of your essay.
The option to do a revision on the submitted essay is your choice, but is to your advantage.
Progression of Difficulty
Each writing module develops a specific skill and the level of difficulty of these writing skills increases as the course progresses.
Be sure to carefully read all of the instructions and view any videos that apply to the module.
Always address the writing prompt: This is the specific instructional requirement for the essay.
Research and Sources
For this course, when you present information that is based on research that you have reviewed and studied, you must provide two types of sources:
1) Parenthetical or in-text citations For example: (Smith 22)
2) A works cited page that is in alphabetical order.
3) I will use an electronic scan to verify that the work submitted is your original work, or work that has been properly cited.
Remember that you have signed an honesty agreement about the work that you will submit.
Research Essays, Expository Essays, and Persuasive Essays Demand Citations
If you are having difficulty formatting the works cited page or the in-text (parenthetical citations), please refer to these links:
The Purdue Owl Online Writing Lab (OWL). Click on MLA Formatting and Style Guide.
Note: English classes tend to use MLA formatting; science and humanities’ classes tend to use APA formatting. We recommend using MLA formatting for our English classes at Portage. How ...
The document provides instructions for writing a summary response paper, which consists of two parts: a summary paragraph and a response paragraph. The summary paragraph should be a shortened, one paragraph version of the original text rewritten in the student's own words without opinions. It must follow rules such as including a topic sentence, main ideas, and author tags but not specifics or quotes. The response paragraph allows students to give their subjective reaction by taking a stance, using the first person, and critically analyzing the text. It focuses on one key aspect and can include a quote to support the student's view. Both paragraphs should reference the original text and be included in a one page paper with a works cited list.
The document provides instructions for writing a summary response paper, which consists of two parts: a summary paragraph and a response paragraph. It explains that the summary paragraph should concisely summarize the key points of the original text without personal opinions. The response paragraph allows for reaction and critical thinking, where the writer can agree or disagree with aspects of the text and support their response with a quote. Examples are provided for each paragraph type. The document outlines best practices for each section and emphasizes focusing on one main idea or point per paragraph. It concludes by specifying the assignment requirements, which are to write a one-page paper with the two paragraphs in MLA format with a works cited list.
This document provides guidance on various aspects of academic essay writing. It discusses determining an essay topic and developing a thesis statement. It emphasizes the importance of organization, revising extensively through multiple drafts, and paying attention to transitions between ideas. The document also offers tips for understanding essay topics, dealing with writer's block, planning and outlining essays, developing paragraphs, taking effective notes, and incorporating sources through quotations, paraphrasing, and summarizing.
This document provides advice on various aspects of academic writing such as developing arguments, organizing essays, using thesis statements, writing introductions and conclusions, taking notes, avoiding plagiarism, revising writing, and improving spelling. It addresses common errors and offers tips for using punctuation correctly. The document also discusses summarizing sources, using quotations and paraphrasing, and referencing sources using different citation styles.
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Essays hold a special place in the realm of written expression. They serve as a platform for delving into a specific subject, exploring its nuances, and conveying insights. In the context of English class, essays serve as a tool to showcase your comprehension and analysis of studied texts. These compositions involve identifying, dissecting, and forming conclusions about the components that shape the text, ultimately influencing the reader's response.
The scope of essays is expansive, covering a wide range of texts such as novels, short stories, movies, documentaries, and graphic novels. Each essay provides an opportunity to engage deeply with the material and share your unique perspective.
When crafting analytical essays, the primary objective is to construct an argument that responds to a specific question or presents an interpretation of the studied text. This process entails more than just summarizing the content; it involves a meticulous examination of the text's features and an astute analysis of their impact on the reader's perception.
Let's embark on a journey through the key steps that comprise the essay-writing process, along with some insightful tips to guide you in planning, drafting, and producing essays during your secondary school years.
Introduction: Setting the Stage
The introduction of an essay serves as its foundation, capturing the reader's attention and laying out the trajectory of your argument. It is your opportunity to establish the context, introduce the text you will be discussing, and provide a clear roadmap for what lies ahead. A well-crafted introduction should contain:
A brief overview of the text or topic you will be analyzing.
The central thesis or argument that your essay will revolve around.
A hint at the key points you will address in the body of the essay.
Remember, an engaging introduction sets the tone for your essay and entices the reader to delve further into your analysis.
Body: In-Depth Exploration
The body of your essay serves as the core where your analysis unfolds. Each paragraph within the body focuses on a distinct aspect of your argument, supporting it with evidence from the text. To structure your body effectively:
Devote each paragraph to a single point or theme.
Begin with a topic sentence that introduces the focus of the paragraph.
Provide evidence from the text to support your point, including direct quotes or paraphrases.
Offer insightful analysis of the evidence, explaining its significance in relation to your argument.
Connect each point back to your thesis, demonstrating how they collectively reinforce your overarching message.
A cohesive and organized body strengthens the coherence of your essay, ensuring that your analysis is structured and logical.
Conclusion: Culmination and Reflection
The conclusion is your opportunity to tie together the threads of your analysis and leave a lasting
This document outlines an 8-step method for writing a concise summary. The steps include: 1) dividing the text into sections,
2) reading the text straight through, 3) re-reading and underlining key facts, 4) writing one sentence to capture the main idea
of each section, 5) writing a thesis statement that communicates the overall purpose, 6) using the thesis as an introduction
and sentences as the body, with transitions, 7) checking for accuracy, and 8) revising for style and flow. Following these
steps will allow the writer to effectively summarize texts for any class or subject.
This document provides advice on various aspects of academic writing such as the pre-writing stage, introductions, conclusions, paragraphs, quotations, and punctuation. It discusses planning ideas and questions to consider in the pre-writing stage. It also offers tips for writing introductions, conclusions, and paragraphs as well as introducing and formatting quotations. Finally, it provides guidance on using punctuation like commas, semicolons, colons, dashes, and parentheses.
The document outlines the key stages of the writing process which include prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing. Prewriting involves choosing a topic, determining the audience and purpose, and developing a plan. Drafting is when the first full version is composed, and revising and editing involve improving content and fixing grammatical errors.
This document provides advice on academic writing, including how to structure essays and paragraphs. It recommends that essays have a clear argument and thesis. Paragraph structure should include a topic sentence that presents the central idea. When taking notes from research, students should focus on key ideas and avoid copying large portions of text. Summarizing requires distilling the main concepts into a concise overview using your own words. Previewing a text helps orient the reader to what is most important.
This document provides information on paragraph writing, including the definition, structure, and types of paragraphs. It discusses the four main types of paragraphs: descriptive, narrative, expository, and persuasive. The document also outlines a systematic six-step method for writing paragraphs: choosing a topic, developing a topic sentence, demonstrating the point, giving the paragraph meaning, concluding, and proofreading. Finally, it identifies the four essential elements of a good paragraph: unity, order, coherence, and completeness.
This document provides advice on academic writing. It discusses planning an essay by organizing ideas, researching efficiently through critical reading and note-taking, using sources properly by avoiding plagiarism, revising for clarity, and understanding the standard parts of an essay such as the introduction, thesis, paragraphs, and conclusion. Specific tips are given for each part, such as including a thesis at the end of the first paragraph and using topic sentences to unify paragraphs around a central idea. The document emphasizes organization, argumentation, and properly citing sources in academic writing.
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This document provides guidance on how to write a summary of an article in 4 steps: 1) Read the article thoroughly and take notes on key ideas. 2) Identify the main ideas and write sentences to describe them. 3) Construct the summary using your own words and including all important points. 4) Begin the summary by identifying the article and main point. The summary should be a brief account of the key ideas and main point in the author's own words without personal opinions.
The document discusses the writing process, including prewriting, outlining, drafting, and revising. It covers various prewriting techniques like brainstorming, freewriting, and questioning to help narrow down topics. Outlining is used to organize ideas into paragraphs and develop a thesis statement. Drafting involves writing paragraphs one at a time with breaks, keeping the audience and purpose in mind. The writing process is recursive, with exploring, writing, and revising in cycles until the piece is finished.
This document provides an 8-step method for writing concise and accurate summaries of texts. The steps include breaking down the text into sections, actively re-reading to identify key ideas and facts, writing one sentence to describe the main point of each section, developing an overall thesis statement, using the thesis and sentences to draft the summary, and revising to ensure the summary accurately conveys the original text in a condensed form without personal commentary. Following this process helps readers understand the essential information in a text and write high-quality summaries.
This document provides advice on academic writing. It discusses including an argument in an essay with evidence to support a thesis. Essays should be well-organized with an introduction, body, and conclusion. When writing, one should start by exploring ideas and revising extensively by rewriting sentences and reviewing transitions, word choice, and conciseness. Index cards and outlining on a computer can help organize ideas. Paragraphs should have a clear central topic developed with examples. Effective introductions engage readers and conclusions summarize key points or recommend actions. Proper use of quotes, revision, and punctuation are also covered.
This document provides advice on academic writing. It discusses planning an essay by organizing ideas, researching efficiently through critical reading and note-taking, using sources properly by avoiding plagiarism, revising for clarity, and understanding the standard parts of an essay such as the introduction, thesis, paragraphs, and conclusion. Specific tips are given for each part, such as including a thesis at the end of the first paragraph and using topic sentences to unify paragraphs around a central idea. The document emphasizes organization, argumentation, integrating evidence, and crafting an engaging overall argument.
The document discusses how to write an essay, including the key parts and stages of essay writing. It covers the introduction paragraph, supporting paragraphs, summary paragraph, and prewriting, writing, editing, and publishing stages. It provides examples of different types of essays such as definition, classification, description, compare and contrast, sequence, choice, explanation, and evaluation essays.
The document discusses the key elements and characteristics of effective interpersonal communication. It defines interpersonal communication as the exchange of information between two or more people, including ideas, feelings, and meanings. Effective interpersonal communication involves both verbal and nonverbal elements such as body language, tone of voice, facial expressions, and other cues. It also requires clear sending and receiving of messages with appropriate feedback between communicators.
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Welcome to Essentials of English Composition 101. My name is Sta.docxhelzerpatrina
Welcome to Essentials of English Composition 101. My name is Stacie Vesolich, and I will be your instructor for this course. I commend you for enrolling in this course as a path to furthering your academic goals, and I will make every effort to help you to achieve success in your writing endeavors. Let me begin by highlighting several key points of this course:
Essentials of English Composition 101
8 Modules and a Final Research Paper
There are 8 modules, culminating with a final research paper as the exam.
Each module is different, and it is very important that you read the instructions for every module.
The beginning module requires you to do several writing, practice exercises. This is mandatory, even though the practice exercises are not graded.
The modules start out relatively easy (a descriptive essay and a narrative essay that are written on your firsthand experiences and do not require any writing citations.)
Be advised that the modules build on each other, progressively becoming more difficult.
As your instructor, I have 3 days ( per module) to grade your work. My response to your essay submissions usually does not take three days, although I am granted that amount of time.
Read, Write, Submit, Wait
English courses require that the writer addresses the writing prompt. This can only be done if the writer carefully reads the specific directions.
After you submit your essay, wait for the remarks and critique before submitting another module.
In some instances, you may be required to submit a revision of your essay.
The option to do a revision on the submitted essay is your choice, but is to your advantage.
Progression of Difficulty
Each writing module develops a specific skill and the level of difficulty of these writing skills increases as the course progresses.
Be sure to carefully read all of the instructions and view any videos that apply to the module.
Always address the writing prompt: This is the specific instructional requirement for the essay.
Research and Sources
For this course, when you present information that is based on research that you have reviewed and studied, you must provide two types of sources:
1) Parenthetical or in-text citations For example: (Smith 22)
2) A works cited page that is in alphabetical order.
3) I will use an electronic scan to verify that the work submitted is your original work, or work that has been properly cited.
Remember that you have signed an honesty agreement about the work that you will submit.
Research Essays, Expository Essays, and Persuasive Essays Demand Citations
If you are having difficulty formatting the works cited page or the in-text (parenthetical citations), please refer to these links:
The Purdue Owl Online Writing Lab (OWL). Click on MLA Formatting and Style Guide.
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The scope of essays is expansive, covering a wide range of texts such as novels, short stories, movies, documentaries, and graphic novels. Each essay provides an opportunity to engage deeply with the material and share your unique perspective.
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Introduction: Setting the Stage
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A brief overview of the text or topic you will be analyzing.
The central thesis or argument that your essay will revolve around.
A hint at the key points you will address in the body of the essay.
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This document provides advice on various aspects of academic writing such as the pre-writing stage, introductions, conclusions, paragraphs, quotations, and punctuation. It discusses planning ideas and questions to consider in the pre-writing stage. It also offers tips for writing introductions, conclusions, and paragraphs as well as introducing and formatting quotations. Finally, it provides guidance on using punctuation like commas, semicolons, colons, dashes, and parentheses.
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1) A moral issue is presented where the narrator must decide whether to report their younger sister for stealing money from their older brother's wallet, risking their sister getting beaten, or keeping quiet and allowing stealing to continue.
2) An economic issue arises when the narrator and their friend's families struggle financially due to parents working less hours or becoming unemployed during the COVID-19 pandemic, limiting their ability to pay for items like cell phone loads.
3) A social issue develops when the narrator's sister posts negative comments online about inferiority and discrimination, stirring anger among relatives who see the post.
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This document discusses the use of multimedia resources in education. It begins by stating the learning objectives of determining different multimedia resources and using them to recount history. It then defines multimedia as combining multiple media formats like text, audio, images, video and animation. Examples of popular multimedia platforms are given. The document notes that multimedia plays an important role in communication by making it fast, easy, fun and bridging past and present. It is seen as a good teaching tool that engages different types of learners. Basic ethical values like respect, fairness and non-violence are also discussed as being universal across cultures.
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The document contains a long quiz covering bibliographic entries, identifying terms related to citations, and identifying modal verbs used in sentences. The quiz includes rewriting bibliographic entries in APA format, identifying the meanings of terms like "bibliography" and citation components, choosing the appropriate modal verb to complete sentences, and identifying the modal verb used in given sentences. It provides instruction, questions, and spaces for answering in an activity notebook.
Nouns are words that name people, places, things, and ideas. There are different types of nouns including proper nouns, which name specific people, places or things; common nouns, which name general people, places or things; count nouns, which can be counted; and non-count nouns, which cannot be counted. Nouns can also be singular or plural, concrete or abstract, collective, compound, and possessive. Possessive nouns show ownership or possession through the use of apostrophes.
The story is about a farmer who lives with his aged mother at the foot of a mountain. Their province is governed by a cruel leader who orders all aged people to be put to death. The farmer does not want to abandon his mother, so he carries her up the mountain at night intending to leave her there to die. However, his mother drops twigs along the path so they can find their way back. Moved by her kindness, the farmer decides to hide his mother instead. He keeps her hidden under the floor of their home. When the leader demands the people make him a rope of ashes, the mother helps the son create one to save their lives. The cruel law is then abolished.
This document provides an overview of adverbs and how they can be used as persuasive strategies. It defines adverbs as words that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. The document then discusses the different types of adverbs, including adverbs of time, place, manner, degree, and frequency. It provides examples for each type and activities for identifying adverbs and forming adverbs from adjectives. The objectives are to define adverbs, recognize the different types, explain how they are used persuasively, and construct an essay demonstrating their effective use.
The document discusses various persuasive devices used in persuasive writing. It defines persuasion as trying to influence someone to believe or do something through reasoning or temptation. It then explains different persuasive techniques like ethos, logos, pathos, and kairos that appeal to credibility, logic, emotion, and timing respectively. Some examples of using statistics, testimonials, facts, emotional language, and creating a sense of urgency are provided. The document aims to teach readers about effective persuasive techniques.
This document discusses using adjectives to express emotional responses. It contains three activities: 1) describing how you would feel in different situations, 2) indicating how you feel about different statements using emoticons, and 3) noticing how adjectives are used to convey emotions in sentences and paragraphs. The document teaches that adjectives help tell your emotions on an issue and provides examples of positive and negative emotion adjectives used in sentences. It encourages self-reflection on understanding how to use adjectives to express emotions.
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The document discusses the active and passive voice in verbs. It provides an example sentence about washing clothes with missing verbs. The verbs are separated into a word pool to be inserted into the sentence. The verbs are separated, sorted, scrubbed, rinsed, and hung to complete the washing process. The document then asks what the voice of a verb is, how it is important, and what it does to a sentence.
The document discusses word analogies, providing examples of analogy questions and explaining the concept. Word analogies establish relationships between words based on their features. Examples are given to demonstrate comparing word relationships, such as "happy:joyful::angry:furious". The correct answers are identified. Types of analogies are mentioned, like synonym, antonym, and categorical analogies. Directions are given for another analogy exercise, asking the reader to choose the word that completes each analogy and identify the type of analogy.
This document provides information on how to write bibliographies in MLA and APA citation styles. It defines what a bibliography is and explains that it contains an alphabetical list of all sources used in a research paper. The document outlines the formatting for different types of sources in both MLA and APA styles, including books, websites, newspapers, magazines, encyclopedias and dictionaries. Examples are given for how to cite each type of source correctly in a bibliography. Key information covered includes using a hanging indent, listing author names in a specific order, and including publication dates where needed.
An informative essay aims to educate readers about a topic without presenting opinions. It defines terms, compares and contrasts ideas, analyzes data, or provides instructions. The document then discusses the structure and writing process of an informative essay. An informative essay contains three parts: an introduction with a thesis statement, a body with facts supporting the thesis, and a conclusion summarizing the essay. It aims to expose information to readers in an unbiased manner.
The document discusses word analogies, providing examples of analogy questions and explaining the concept. Word analogies establish relationships between words based on their features. Examples are given to demonstrate comparing word relationships, such as "happy:joyful::angry:furious". The correct answers are identified. Types of analogies are mentioned, like synonym, antonym, and categorical analogies. Directions are given for another analogy exercise.
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Understanding Catalytic Converter Theft:
What is a Catalytic Converter?: Learn about the function of catalytic converters in vehicles and why they are targeted by thieves.
Why are They Stolen?: Discover the valuable metals inside catalytic converters (such as platinum, palladium, and rhodium) that make them attractive to criminals.
Steps to Prevent Catalytic Converter Theft:
Parking Strategies: Tips on where and how to park your vehicle to reduce the risk of theft, such as parking in well-lit areas or secure garages.
Protective Devices: Overview of various anti-theft devices available, including catalytic converter locks, shields, and alarms.
Etching and Marking: The benefits of etching your vehicle’s VIN on the catalytic converter or using a catalytic converter marking kit to make it traceable and less appealing to thieves.
Surveillance and Monitoring: Recommendations for using security cameras and motion-sensor lights to deter thieves.
Statistics and Insights:
Theft Rates by Borough: Analysis of data to determine which borough in NYC experiences the highest rate of catalytic converter thefts.
Recent Trends: Current trends and patterns in catalytic converter thefts to help you stay aware of emerging hotspots and tactics used by thieves.
Benefits of This Presentation:
Awareness: Increase your awareness about catalytic converter theft and its impact on vehicle owners.
Practical Tips: Gain actionable insights and tips to effectively prevent catalytic converter theft.
Local Insights: Understand the specific risks in different NYC boroughs, helping you take targeted preventive measures.
This presentation aims to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to protect your vehicle from catalytic converter theft, ensuring you are prepared and proactive in safeguarding your property.
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4. Understanding Expository
Texts
• Explains or clarifies a main idea with specific
reasons, facts and details
Illustration
• Breaks a subject into categories, explaining each
category and relating them to the whole
Classification
• Explores the meaning of a word or concept
Definition
• Gives step-by-step instructions for completing a
task
Process
• Identifies the reasons something occurred and the
result from it
Cause-Effect
• Explains how two or more subjects are alike and
different
Comparison-Contrast
Below are six common forms of expository texts:
5. Reading and Responding to
an Expository Text
Once you determine the main idea of an expository paragraph—which
is usually located in the topic sentence—look for details that support it.
A line diagram can help you identify the supporting points.
12. Editing the Writing
Use an editing checklist (Figure 11.4) to help you
check for errors in your paragraph.
Add an appropriate title. Try one of the following
strategies:
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