2.3 Word Choice
Learning Objectives Identify the reasons why using a dictionary and thesaurus is important when writing Identify how to use proper connotations Identify how to avoid using slang, clichés, and overly...
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Learning Objectives Identify how different wording can change angles of vision and impact on readers Apply techniques to demonstrate different angles of vision and create objective writing On...
View Article2.5 Reading Comprehension Techniques
Learning Objectives Recognize patterns and identify key words to differentiate between main and supporting ideas Apply pattern identification words to reinforce understanding of main ideas Make...
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3.1 Sentence Writing
Learning Objectives Identify the components of a basic sentence Identify the four most serious writing errors Before we work more on piecing ideas together to form summaries and paragraphs, we need to...
View Article3.2 Summarizing
Learning Objectives Explain and apply the criteria for making a summary Identify and avoid the challenges of creating summaries In Chapter 2: Working with Words, you practised identifying main and...
View Article3.3 Paraphrasing
Learning Objectives Identify how summarizing and paraphrasing work together Apply paraphrasing techniques of changing words and sentence structures When you quote a source, you are taking the words...
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3.4 Effective Means for Writing a Paragraph
Learning Objectives Identify characteristics of a good topic sentence Identify the three parts of a developed paragraph Apply knowledge of topic sentences and parts of a developed paragraph in an...
View Article4.1 Expository Essays
Learning Objectives Understand the function and use of expository essays Identify eight types of expository essays Apply expository essay structure What Is an Expository Essay? An essay that explains...
View Article4.2 Narration
Learning Objectives Determine the purpose and structure of narrative writing Understand how to write a narrative essay The Purpose of Narrative Writing Narration means the art of storytelling, and the...
View Article4.3 Illustration
Learning Objectives Determine the purpose and structure of the illustration essay Understand how to write an illustration essay The Purpose of Illustration in Writing To illustrate means to show or...
View Article4.4 Description
Learning Objectives Determine the purpose and structure of the description essay Understand how to write a description essay The Purpose of Description in Writing Writers use description in writing to...
View Article4.5 Classification
Learning Objectives Determine the purpose and structure of the classification essay Understand how to write a classification essay The Purpose of Classification in Writing The purpose of...
View Article4.6 Process Analysis
Learning Objectives Determine the purpose and structure of the process analysis essay Understand how to write a process analysis essay The Purpose of Process Analysis in Writing The purpose of a...
View Article4.7 Definition
Learning Objectives Determine the purpose and structure of the definition essay Understand how to write a definition essay The Purpose of Definition in Writing The purpose of a definition essay may...
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4.8 Comparison and Contrast
Learning Objectives Determine the purpose and structure of comparison and contrast in writing Explain organizational methods used when comparing and contrasting Understand how to write a compare and...
View Article4.9 Cause and Effect
Learning Objectives Determine the purpose and structure of cause and effect in writing Understand how to write a cause and effect essay The Purpose of Cause and Effect in Writing It is often...
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4.10 Purpose, Audience, Tone, and Content
Learning Objectives Identify the four common academic purposes Identify audience, tone, and content Apply purpose, audience, tone, and content to a specific assignment We have examined different types...
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5.1 Apply Prewriting Models
Learning Objectives Use prewriting strategies to choose a topic and narrow the focus If you think that a blank sheet of paper or a blinking cursor on the computer screen is a scary sight, you are not...
View Article5.2 Developing a Strong, Clear Thesis Statement
Learning Objectives Develop a strong, clear thesis statement with the proper elements Revise your thesis statement Have you ever known someone who was not very good at telling stories? You probably...
View Article5.3 Outlining
Learning Objectives Identify the steps in constructing an outline Construct a topic outline and a sentence outline Your prewriting activities and readings have helped you gather information for your...
View Article5.4 Organizing Your Writing
Learning Objectives Understand how and why organizational techniques help writers and readers stay focussed Assess how and when to use chronological order to organize an essay Recognize how and when...
View Article6.1 Writing Body Paragraphs
Learning Objectives Select primary support related to your thesis Support your topic sentences Once you have completed your formal sentence outline, you will need to expand on that framework to create...
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6.2 Writing Introductory and Concluding Paragraphs
Learning Objectives Recognize the importance of strong introductory and concluding paragraphs Learn to engage the reader immediately with the introductory paragraph Practise concluding your essays in...
View Article6.3 Drafting
Learning Objectives Identify drafting strategies that improve writing Use drafting strategies to prepare the first draft of an essay Drafting is the stage of the writing process in which you develop a...
View Article6.4 The Writing Process: End-of-Chapter Exercises
Learning Objectives Use the skills you have learned in the chapter Work collaboratively with other students Work with a variety of academic and on the job, real-world examples Supplemental Exercises...
View Article7.1 Choosing a Source
Learning Objectives Identify and apply the criteria for finding an academic journal article to critique Identify key terminology on your topic to guide your article search In the next chapter, you...
View Article7.2 Strategies for Gathering Reliable Information
Learning Objectives Distinguish between primary and secondary sources Identify strategies for locating relevant print and electronic resources efficiently Identify instances when it is appropriate to...
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8.1 What Makes a Critique a Critique?
Learning Objectives Define what it means to critique Explain the differences between a critique and other essay forms This section will introduce you to another essay form instructors often ask their...
View Article8.2 Getting Started on Your Critique
Learning Objectives Compose a concise summary of your article Before You Begin Critiquing As with any source you examine, you need to make sure you have a solid grasp on the ideas presented by the...
View Article8.3 Critiquing Forms and Formulas
Learning Objectives Identify the characteristics of the four types of critiques Explain and apply the elements of the four critiquing types Apply guiding questions to your own academic article...
View Article9.1 Supporting Your Ideas
Learning Objectives Evaluate when to use primary or secondary sources for support Explain the two forms of plagiarism and how to avoid them Explain the importance of academic integrity and the...
View Article9.2 Documenting Source Material
Learning Objectives Identify when to summarize, paraphrase, and directly quote information from research sources Identify when citations are needed Introduce sources Throughout the writing process, be...
View Article9.3 Making Your Quotes Fit
Learning Objectives Apply guidelines for citing sources within the body of the paper Evaluating when to use a short or long quote Incorporate short quotes with correct APA formatting Incorporate long...
View Article9.4 Citation Guidelines
Learning Objectives Apply APA guidelines for citing sources within the body of the paper for various source types In-Text Citations Throughout the body of your paper, you must include a citation...
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9.5 Creating a References Page
Learning Objectives Navigate and find examples of references in the JIBC APA Reference Guide Compose an APA-formatted references page The brief citations included in the body of your paper correspond...
View Article10.1 The Purpose of Persuasion
Learning Objectives Determine the purpose of persuasion in writing The purpose of persuasion in writing is to convince, motivate, or move readers toward a certain point of view, or opinion. The act of...
View Article10.2 The Structure of a Persuasive Essay
Learning Objectives Determine the structure of persuasion in writing Apply a formula for a classic persuasive argument Writing a Persuasive Essay You first need to choose a topic that you feel...
View Article10.3 Being Critical
Learning Objectives Explain the importance and benefits of acknowledging opposing ideas Identify the importance of cautious use of tone in a persuasive essay Identify bias in writing Assess various...
View Article10.4 Examples: Persuasive Essay
Learning Objectives Read two examples of persuasive essays on the same topic EXAMPLE 1 Justice: Retribution or Restoration? Every day when I pick up my newspaper I read about crime. What strikes me as...
View Article11.1 Coming Up With a Topic
Learning Objectives Identify the requirements for your persuasive essay Generate ideas on a topic for your persuasive essay Formulate a research question Create a working thesis showing your topic and...
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11.2 Dialectics
Learning Objectives Explain the components, practice, and benefits of dialectical thinking Conduct a dialect discussion to consider other points of view on your topic As you read in Section 10.3:...
View Article11.3 Organizing Your Ideas
Learning Objectives Revise your working thesis Create an outline including your thesis and main and supporting points Determine an appropriate organizational structure for a persuasive essay that uses...
View Article11.4 Critical Thinking and Research Applications
Learning Objectives Analyze source materials to determine how they support or refute the thesis Identify connections between source materials and eliminate redundant or irrelevant source materials At...
View Article12.1 Revision
Learning Objectives Identify major areas of concern in the draft essay during revising Use peer reviews and checklists to assist revising Revise your paper to improve organization and cohesion...
View Article12.2 Editing and Developing a Final Draft of a Research Paper
Learning Objectives Edit your paper to ensure that language, citations, and formatting are correct Given all the time and effort you have put into your research paper, you will want to make sure that...
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