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Pattern of Idea Development
A structure that organizes ideas in writing, including methods like General to Particular, Cause and Effect, Claim and Counterclaim, Problem-Solution, and Persuasion.
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General to Particular
A pattern where a general idea is introduced followed by specific details or examples.
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Cause and Effect
A pattern that explains why something happens and the results that follow.
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Claim
A statement asserting something to be true, usually supported by evidence.
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Counterclaim
An argument that challenges or opposes a previous claim.
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Claim and Counterclaim
A writing structure that presents an argument and addresses the opposing side.
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Thesis Statement
A one-sentence statement that expresses the main idea of an essay.
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Sentence Outline
An outline that presents the thesis statement, major topics, subtopics, and supporting details in complete sentence form.
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Topic Outline
An outline that presents major topics, subtopics, and supporting details using words and phrases.
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Primary Sources
Original materials or evidence used to conduct research, such as diaries, photographs, and interviews.
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Secondary Sources
Interpretations or analyses of primary sources, such as textbooks, articles, and documentaries.
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Synthesis
The process of combining different ideas and information to create a new understanding.
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R.E.S Method
A method for synthesizing information: Read two different sources, Edit notes, Synthesize by combining with prior knowledge.
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Revision in Synthesizing
The process of redrafting and editing ideas to improve clarity and coherence.
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Supporting Details
Phrases or sentences that provide additional information to clarify or prove the main idea.
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Goals of Synthesizing Information
To discover connections between ideas and craft comprehensive understanding through new synthesis.
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