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Reading is the first step in the ___
Reading is the first step in the ___
writing process
Good academic writers are also ___
Good academic writers are also ___
critical readers
Critical readers leave their mark on what they read.
Critical readers leave their mark on what they read.
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Annotating is your ___
Annotating is your ___
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Annotating means ___
Annotating means ___
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Critical reading is sometimes called ___
Critical reading is sometimes called ___
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When you annotate a text, your notes may address the author's arguments and evidence.
When you annotate a text, your notes may address the author's arguments and evidence.
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The marks you leave on a page might indicate your own ideas and questions, links to other texts, even your gut response to the ___
The marks you leave on a page might indicate your own ideas and questions, links to other texts, even your gut response to the ___
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Annotating your readings benefits you twice.
Annotating your readings benefits you twice.
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The first time annotating benefits you, it is easier to participate in class discussions if you have already marked which passages?
The first time annotating benefits you, it is easier to participate in class discussions if you have already marked which passages?
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By marking key ideas in a text and making connections to other texts, you have begun the process of ___
By marking key ideas in a text and making connections to other texts, you have begun the process of ___
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When you start writing the first draft of your essay, you can quote the passages you have already marked based on your ___
When you start writing the first draft of your essay, you can quote the passages you have already marked based on your ___
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When you study how writers influence through language, you are analyzing the ___ of what you read.
When you study how writers influence through language, you are analyzing the ___ of what you read.
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When you identify a writer's purpose, you are performing a ___
When you identify a writer's purpose, you are performing a ___
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We discuss the writer's purpose for writing and the types of claims and evidence.
We discuss the writer's purpose for writing and the types of claims and evidence.
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The ___ is what moves a writer to write.
The ___ is what moves a writer to write.
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The urgency of a writer's argument is not always triggered by ___
The urgency of a writer's argument is not always triggered by ___
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The ___ for writing an essay may be to respond to a particular situation.
The ___ for writing an essay may be to respond to a particular situation.
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The purpose also can be what a writer is trying to accomplish.
The purpose also can be what a writer is trying to accomplish.
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___ are assertions that authors must justify and support.
___ are assertions that authors must justify and support.
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The ___, or ___ ___, is the controlling idea of a writer's main point.
The ___, or ___ ___, is the controlling idea of a writer's main point.
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Hirsch states that:
Hirsch states that:
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A writer's language can help us identify his or her ___
A writer's language can help us identify his or her ___
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Audience refers to ___
Audience refers to ___
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The way the preface unfolds suggests that Hirsch is writing for an audience that is familiar with a certain ___
The way the preface unfolds suggests that Hirsch is writing for an audience that is familiar with a certain ___
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Genre refers to ___
Genre refers to ___
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Hirsch appears not actually ___
Hirsch appears not actually ___
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Once you identify how writers make arguments, look critically at what works in making a persuasive argument; then you will be able to make use of their ___ in your own writing.
Once you identify how writers make arguments, look critically at what works in making a persuasive argument; then you will be able to make use of their ___ in your own writing.
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Study Notes
Writing Process and Critical Reading
- Reading initiates the writing process, essential for effective composition.
- Good academic writers possess critical reading skills, enabling them to evaluate texts thoroughly.
Importance of Annotation
- Annotating a text serves as the first act of composing, facilitating engagement with the material.
- Annotations involve leaving personal comments and questions on the page, enhancing understanding of the writer's argument.
Active Reading Practices
- Critical reading, also known as active reading, encourages interaction with the text.
- Effective annotations address key questions regarding the author's arguments, relevance of issues, and the legitimacy of evidence.
Benefits of Annotation
- Annotating readings aids in class participation by highlighting important passages.
- Marking key ideas not only informs discussion but also kickstarts the essay writing process.
Rhetoric and Writing Analysis
- Analyzing the rhetoric of a text involves examining how writers influence through language.
- Performing a rhetoric analysis focuses on the writer's purpose, audience, claims, and types of evidence.
Elements of Argumentative Writing
- Essential aspects discussed include the writer's perspective on the situation, intended audience, and types of claims made.
- Situations motivating writers to respond are complex and multifaceted, not triggered by a single event.
Purpose and Claims in Writing
- The purpose behind writing an essay often responds to specific situations.
- Claims are assertions requiring justification and support through evidence and logical reasoning.
Thesis and Audience Identification
- A thesis, or main claim, serves as the guiding idea of an essay, helping readers track the argument.
- Understanding the audience—those the writer aims to influence—is crucial in shaping the essay's tone and content.
Genre Awareness
- Awareness of genre, or the type of writing, influences how arguments are constructed and presented.
- Identifying strategies used by successful writers enhances one's own argumentative writing skills.
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This quiz consists of flashcards covering key concepts from Chapter 2 of First Year Composition. It focuses on the relationship between reading and writing, emphasizing the importance of critical reading skills for academic writers.
