Writing Process and Techniques Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a feature of a good composition?

Strong opinions (correct)

Clear purpose

An audience

Unity

The structure of a composition includes the topic, introduction, body, and references.

False

What are the four patterns of development in writing?

Narration, description, exposition, argumentation

The use of punctuation in writing helps to establish a ______ in a sentence.

pause Signup and view all the answers

Match the writing purposes with their descriptions:

To argue = Argumentation To tell a story = Narration To explain = Exposition To describe = Description Signup and view all the answers

What is the second step in the writing process?

Putting down the first draft Signup and view all the answers

In subjective description, the tone is based on facts.

False Signup and view all the answers

List two common obstacles to critical thinking.

Assumptions, biases Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of an expository essay?

To inform or give instructions Signup and view all the answers

Narration always uses present tense.

False Signup and view all the answers

What are the three types of appeals used in a solid argumentative essay?

Logos, Pathos, Ethos Signup and view all the answers

An exemplification essay primarily relies on __________ to support its main ideas.

examples Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of essays to their descriptions:

Expository Essay = Used to inform or give instructions Argumentative Essay = Used to persuade the reader Exemplification Essay = Uses examples to support a topic Compare-Contrast Essay = Analyzes similarities and differences Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following writing patterns requires the use of reasoning and evidence?

Argumentation Signup and view all the answers

An effective exemplification essay can present examples in any order.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is a common theme for an exemplification essay?

The impact of the environment on learning Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Writing as a Craft

Writing is a skill, a process from planning to final product
Clear and concise writing requires a good subject, theme, purpose, audience, tone, and unity
Structure includes topic, introduction, body, and conclusion

The Writing Process

Pre-writing:
- Determine essay purpose and target audience
- Research, brainstorm, and gather supporting evidence
- Identify the essay's development pattern (description, narration, comparison, argumentation etc)
- Organize points to best support thesis statement
Drafting:
- Focus on getting initial ideas down; doesn't need to be perfect
- Ensure unity in paragraphs
- Write clear and concisely
- Connect ideas with bridging sentences
- Ideally develop body paragraphs first
Revising:
- Rearrange paragraphs
- Improve word choice and sentence structure
- Check coherence and concision
- Add or remove sentences
- Allow time for fresh perspective when revising

Editing and Proofreading

Check for grammar, spelling, syntax, and formatting errors
Adhere to instructor guidelines and citation requirements

Publishing

Submit your work

Mechanics of Writing

Proper punctuation, capitalization, paragraphing are essential for clarity and correctness
Punctuation establishes pause and emphasis

Critical Thinking

Analyze beyond presented information
Question assumptions and evidence
Form opinions based on analysis

Essay Types

Description: Vividly explains person, place, event, concept; objective or subjective
Narration: Tell a story using chronological order, focus on past tense
Exposition: Inform or instruct, based on facts, current events, social issues
Argumentation: Persuade the reader of a point, using facts and logic; incorporating logos, pathos, ethos

Essay Patterns

Exemplification: Use examples to support points
Compare-contrast: Discuss similarities or differences
Cause-effect: Highlight relationships between events or actions
Chronological: Arrange in order of events or time
Emphatic: Save most compelling evidence for last (or first)
Spatial: Organize according to location
Simple-to-complex: Start with easiest understanding and build up

Additional Considerations

Spelling rules: Soft c/s, hard c/k; soft g/d3, hard g/g vowel in every syllable; Q followed by U
Abbreviations: Use sparingly; use full form the first appearance, then use abbreviation consistently; capitalize as full word
Capitalization: Names, proper nouns, events, etc

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