RACES writing strategy

Introduction to RACES (00:00 - 00:45)

• Overview of the RACES writing strategy as a tool for answering short-response questions.

• Introduction of the acronym: Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain, and Sum it up.

The Power of R and A (00:45 - 01:30)

• Explanation of how to restate the prompt within the answer to create a strong opening sentence.

• Examples of turning a question into a statement to sound more professional.

Citing and Explaining Evidence (01:30 - 03:00)

• Importance of using 'Cite' to find evidence in the text using sentence starters like 'According to the author.'

• The role of the 'Explain' step in connecting evidence back to the original claim to demonstrate critical thinking.

Summing Up and Conclusion (03:00 - 04:00)

• How to use the 'Sum it up' step to provide a polished conclusion to a paragraph.

• Final tips on practicing the strategy to gain confidence in academic writing.