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Which of the following terms is associated with high certainty?
Which of the following terms is associated with high certainty?
What is the primary purpose of a persuasive text?
What is the primary purpose of a persuasive text?
Ethos refers to the appeal of emotion in persuasive writing.
Ethos refers to the appeal of emotion in persuasive writing.
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What type of research is expressed in numbers and graphs?
What type of research is expressed in numbers and graphs?
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The introduction of a persuasive text contains the ______.
The introduction of a persuasive text contains the ______.
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What is a bibliography?
What is a bibliography?
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Which of the following is NOT a guideline for academic writing?
Which of the following is NOT a guideline for academic writing?
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Match the type of research to its description:
Match the type of research to its description:
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What is a hypothesis?
What is a hypothesis?
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Study Notes
Modals of Certainty
- Categorize modals by certainty levels: low, moderate, high.
- Low certainty examples: perhaps, maybe, may, might, could, sometimes, seldom, possibly, conceivably.
- Moderate certainty examples: likely, probably, can, should, would, usually, frequently, often, regularly, generally.
- High certainty examples: is, will, can, must, undoubtedly, definitely, clearly, always, never, majority, undeniably.
Persuasive Texts
- Purpose: Convince readers of a particular viewpoint or action.
- Structure includes:
- Introduction: Introduces the subject.
- Arguments: Factual and logical reasoning supports the opinion.
- Conclusion: Suggestions for action or solutions.
Appeals in Persuasion
- Ethos: Establishes credibility, involves ethical appeal; relies on personal experiences or credible sources.
- Logos: Appeals to logic using evidence, statistics, and verified data to support arguments.
- Pathos: Appeals to emotions; develops a connection with readers through relatable content.
Simple Research Report
- Definition: An academic piece requiring information gathering, stance establishment, and support for that stance.
- Characteristics of academic writing:
- Clear, concise, focused, structured, evidence-backed.
- Formal tone avoiding 1st person, contractions, slang, and abbreviations.
Formal Tone & Style
- Adhere to 3rd person point of view; avoid "you."
- Avoid contractions and colloquialisms.
- Use complete sentences; refrain from starting or ending sentences with prepositions.
- Maintain effective comma usage and correct quotation punctuation.
- Follow subject-verb agreement and avoid oversimplification.
Types of Research Papers
- Qualitative research: Expressed in words, aims to understand concepts, intertwines data collection and analysis.
- Quantitative research: Expressed in numbers/graphs, tests theories, involves data collection before analysis.
Types of Quantitative Research
- Descriptive studies: Measure subjects once to establish variable associations; may involve large sample populations.
- Experimental studies: Involves manipulating variables to test hypotheses.
Technical Terms in Research Papers
- Bibliography: Listing of cited sources.
- Cite: Identifying the source of information.
- Data: Factual information for reasoning or calculation.
- Hypothesis: Tentative explanation predicting causal relationships.
- In-text citation: Brief citations within the paper body.
- Measurement: Numerical description of characteristics in subjects or objects.
- Models: Representations of objects/principles for imitation.
- Outline: Structuring topics and main ideas in a list format.
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Description
This quiz explores the categorization of modals by their certainty levels and the structure of persuasive texts. You'll examine how to effectively use modals in writing, as well as the appeals of ethos, logos, and pathos in persuasion. Test your knowledge and enhance your communication skills!
