Reading and Writing Skills Lecture Notes

These flashcards cover key concepts of reading and writing skills, including critical reading, assertions, coherence, and the structure of well-written texts.

What does critical reading involve according to the lecture?

Critical reading is engaging in analytic activity that involves questioning the text and the author's claims.

What are the common types of assertion mentioned?

Fact, convention, opinion, preference.

What is a counterclaim?

A statement made to rebut a previous claim.

What is meant by 'hedges' in writing?

Hedges are used to express uncertainty and can include modals like 'could' or frequency adverbs like 'usually'.

What is the purpose of evidence in writing?

Evidence consists of facts provided by authors to support their claims.

What is the definition of coherence in writing?

Coherence is achieved when ideas in a text are logically and accurately arranged.

What are the properties of a well-written text?

Organization, coherence, cohesion, unity, language use, and mechanics.

What is a topic sentence?

A sentence that states the main topic and controlling idea of a paragraph.

What technique is used to improve paragraph cohesion?

Use transitions to link sentences logically and clarify relationships.

What are frequency adverbs?

Adverbs that describe how often something occurs, such as 'usually', 'often', and 'frequently'.

What should the first line of a paragraph usually do?

It should be indented to indicate the beginning of the paragraph.

What is the role of supporting sentences in a paragraph?

Supporting sentences develop the topic sentence and provide details.

What does unity in writing refer to?

Unity is the oneness of ideas that all relate to the main thought or thesis.

What should be avoided in formal writing?

Slang, redundancies, clichés, and overly complex vocabulary.

What is a concluding sentence?

A sentence that signals the end of the paragraph and summarizes the key points.