Principles of Advanced English Composition - DSST

What is a narrative?

A writing that tells a story (can be non-fiction, but is usually fiction)

What is a writing that is informative?

Writing that conveys ideas and information about a subject

What is argumentative writing?

Writing that persuades your readers to make a change.

What is critical response?

Writing that analyzes and responds to another piece of writing.

What is it called when you assess the audience to make sure you are giving them the right level of information?

Audience Assessment

What is it called when you identify the reason you're writing this particular piece?

Purpose Analysis

What is it called when you quickly write down thoughts as they come to you (more like a list of ideas?)

Brainstorming

What is freewriting?

Writing down thoughts as they come to you (in formal sentences)

What is clustering?

Also known as mind-mapping, it's a central word in a circle with related words/ideas in attached circles.

What is journaling?

Writing down whatever strikes you throughout your engagement with the topic/subject.

What is it called when you organize the structure of your writing (usually done after you have a good sense of ideas?)

Outlining

What is it called when you come up with possible ideas/angles on a topic?

Hypothesizing

What is it called when evidence is based on reasoning and equals a conclusion?

Logical

What is anecdotal writing?

Evidence that's based on hearsay rather than hard facts

What is a primary source?

A document or result that's reported firsthand/is an original source, not an outside interpretation.

What is a secondary source?

A source that values, discusses or comments on a primary source.

What is a source that summarizes or compiles facts and knowledge and is produced by someone else?

Tertiary Source

What is it called when words match the source document completely, word for word?

Quote

What is it called when you take a section of source material and put it into your own words?

Paraphrasing

What is a summary?

When the main idea (main points) of the source is put in your own words.

What is the Toulmin Argument Model?

States the data, claim and warrant of an argument are necessary to support a good argument.

What are the six parts of an argument?

1. Claim

2. Grounds

3. Warrant

4. Quantifier

5. Rebuttal

6. Backing

What are warrants?

Bridges that connect the claim and the support (represents the "because" and the "therefore")

What is the Rogerian Argument?

Identifies at least one assumption, or warrant, that opposing sides share.

What is the authoritative warrant?

Based on the credibility or trustworthy of the source.

What is a substantive warrant?

Based on beliefs about reliability or factual evidence.

What is a motivational warrant?

Our audience are connected to certain things (needs and values)

Which format of essay writing is typically used in the humanities, art and theatre?

MLA

Which format of essay writing has a "works cited" page?

MLA

Which format of essay writing uses last name, first name with a page number placed at the end of the name of the author?

MLA

Which format of essay writing has a citation with a hanging indent?

MLA

Which format of essay writing has the date come after the publisher?

MLA

Which format of essay writing is typically used in behavior and social sciences such as psychology, sociology, history and communication?

APA

Which format of essay writing follows the author-date format (after the authors name you put the date)?

APA

Which format of essay writing has a "References" page?

APA

What is critical concern?

Wondering if the audience agrees/disagrees with the assumptions (warrants) presented by the persuader.

What is the difference between a warrant and a claim?

A warrant is a broad generalization that can apply to a number of subjects or situations while a claim is specific to a time and a place

What is a qualifier?

A statement that indicates the force of the argument (certainly, possibly, for the most part, usually)

What is a reservation?

Reminds the reader that there are conditions under which the warrants will not be relevant (acts as a modifier or limits the warrants)

What are the five types of warrants?

1. Implicit

2. Explicit

3. Authoritative

4. Motivational

5. Substantive

What is an implicit warrant?

Leaves the connection presented by the persuader to be made by the decision makers

What is an explicit warrant?

direct warrant with overall acceptance of the argument

What is an authoritative warrant?

based on the credibility/trustworthiness of the source

What is a motiviational warrant?

based on the needs and values of the audience

What is a substantive warrant?

based on the beliefs about reliability of factual evidence most closely resemble more traditional forms of logical reasoning

What is a claim?

A thesis

When should you paraphrase?

When the wording of the source is less important than the meaning of the source

How long should a thesis statement be?

1-2 senteces

Where should the thesis statement be placed?

at the end of the introduction paragraph

How are main points listed in the thesis?

As they appear in the body of the paper.