Module 2 - Lessons 2.05 through 2.09

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What is considered plagiarism?

Having similar ideas to the original author

Paraphrasing information from the original author without citation

Using someone else's words without giving credit (correct)

Referencing common knowledge without credit

What does common knowledge refer to?

Subjects studied in school

Information from academic journals

Facts that everyone knows (correct)

Information widely available on the internet

When are signal phrases used?

In the introduction of a research paper

In a works cited page

In internal citations (correct)

In the conclusion of a research paper

What do signal phrases do?

Give clues to the reader that someone else’s information is presented Signup and view all the answers

What are the steps a writer needs to take to avoid plagiarism?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Works Cited page?

To provide credit to the source of information used in the work Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an internal citation?

To acknowledge the source of someone else's words or ideas within a paragraph Signup and view all the answers

How should quotes be used in writing?

Sparingly, always with quotation marks and a signal phrase Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a 'Works Cited' page?

To list sources in alphabetical order and include specific information about each source Signup and view all the answers

What should a well-written introduction include?

A hook, important information, and a clear thesis statement Signup and view all the answers

What does the thesis statement do?

Identifies the author's idea about the topic and can be supported with valid evidence Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a hook in writing?

To grab the reader's attention with an interesting fact or statistic Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of transitions in writing?

To connect ideas in writing and come in various forms and functions Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of paraphrasing in writing?

To rephrase someone else's ideas or information in your own words Signup and view all the answers

How should internal citations for ideas be used?

To acknowledge the source of someone else's words or ideas within a paragraph Signup and view all the answers

What should be included on a 'Works Cited' page?

Specific information like author name, title, publisher, date, and URL Signup and view all the answers

When should the 'Works Cited' page be included?

At the end of the body paragraphs Signup and view all the answers

Which type of sentence structure follows a subject-verb-object pattern?

Regular syntax Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of combining verbs in a sentence?

To maintain one simple sentence with two subjects and the same verb action Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining feature of an active voice sentence?

The subject performs the action Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining feature of a passive voice sentence?

The subject receives the action Signup and view all the answers

What type of sentence structure involves one simple sentence with a dependent clause and a subordinating conjunction?

Complex sentence Signup and view all the answers

Which is a characteristic of a great conclusion?

Rephrased thesis Signup and view all the answers

In which type of sentence does one simple sentence combine with a coordinating conjunction and a comma?

"Compound sentence" Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of combining subjects in a sentence?

To create a compound sentence Signup and view all the answers

Which type of voice is exemplified by the statement 'She borrowed my smartphone'?

Active voice Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of passive voice?

The puzzle app was created by him. Signup and view all the answers

What feature should be avoided in a great conclusion?

"As I have shown" phrase Signup and view all the answers

Which method involves maintaining one simple sentence with two subjects and the same verb action?

Combining verbs Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Syntax is the arrangement of words in a sentence, influencing the meaning
Regular syntax follows subject-verb-object pattern
Four ways to combine sentences and vary syntax:
- Combine verbs
- Combine subjects
- Make compound sentences
- Make complex sentences
Combine verbs: maintain one simple sentence with two subjects and the same verb action
Combine subjects: create a compound sentence with a coordinating conjunction and a comma
Complex sentence: one simple sentence with a dependent clause and a subordinating conjunction
Active voice: subject performs the action
Passive voice: subject receives the action
Great conclusion features:
- Closing transition phrase
- Rephrased thesis
- Mature, objective language
- Avoid "As I have shown"
Active voice examples: She borrowed my smartphone, He created a new puzzle app, Albert Einstein wrote a letter.
Passive voice examples: My smartphone was borrowed by her, The puzzle app was created by him, The letter was written by Albert Einstein.

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