COR 002 - Reading and Writing Skills Reviewer

Vocabulary flashcards featuring key writing and reading concepts from the COR 002 course material.

Coherence

The logical arrangement of ideas in a text.

Cohesion

The use of transition words and pronoun references to create a smooth flow of ideas.

Organization

The arrangement of ideas in a logical order to guide the reader.

Language Use

Using appropriate, clear, and effective words in writing.

Mechanics in Writing

The correct use of spelling, punctuation, and capitalization in writing.

Critical Reading

Carefully analyzing texts for meaning and understanding.

Critical Thinking

Evaluating information and evidence before forming an opinion.

Main Idea

The overall concept or message of a passage.

Thesis Statement

The central argument or claim of an essay.

Fact Claim

A statement that is based on evidence and reality.

Value Claim

A statement that determines whether something is right or wrong.

Policy Claim

A statement that suggests what should be done.

Paraphrasing

Rewriting text in your own words while maintaining the original meaning.

Summarizing

Condensing key points from a larger text.

Business Letters

Formal letters used for communication between organizations.

Memos

Internal communication within a company.

Redundancies

Unnecessary repetition of ideas or words in writing.

Formal Writing

Writing that is appropriate for academic and professional contexts.