COR 002 Flashcards
is a technique, generally used in a group setting, to quickly generate many ideas about a specific problem or topic.
BRAINSTORMING
Encourage creative thinking and generate enthusiasm Encourage participation and building on the ideas of others
BRAINSTORMING
Avoid the “paralysis of analysis” by not evaluating ideas.
BRAINSTORMING
visual representation of knowledge that structures information by arranging important aspects of a concept or topic into a pattern using labels.
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Their main function is to help present information in concise ways that highlight the organization and relationships of concepts.
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
It shows the hierarchical relationship between major concepts and their subordinate elements.
MAIN IDEA AND DETAILS CHART
It is a general organizer that shows a central idea with its corresponding characteristics.
CONCEPT MAP
It is a chart that shows a series of steps or events in the order in which they take place
FLOW DIAGRAM OR SEQUENCE CHART
It is used to identify the similarities and differences between two or more concepts.
COMPARE/CONTRAST OR VENN DIAGRAM
It highlights the direct relationship between different events or concepts.
CAUSE-AND-EFFECT DIAGRAM
Shows the parts of a text are related to one another as parts that are of equal of equal importance, or sections that are subordinate to main idea.
OUTLINE
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ALPHANUMERIC OUTLINE
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DECIMAL OUTLINE:
1.TOPIC OUTLINE
SENTENCE OUTLINE.
THE TWO MAIN TYPES OF OUTLINES
It arranges your ideas hierarchically (showing which are main and which are sub-points), in the sequence you want, and shows what you will talk about. As the name implies, it identifies all the little mini topics that your paper will comprise and shows how they relate.
TOPIC OUTLINE
You list the main ideas to be covered in your writing. These ideas are stated in words and phrases rather in sentences
TOPIC OUTLINE
Useful for short essays.
TOPIC OUTLINE
It is very much the same as the topic outline. It is just that in this, instead of using words/phrases, you complete the thought or idea by using complete sentences.
SENTENCE OUTLINE
It organizes ideas using complete thoughts. This means you can include more information and details.
SENTENCE OUTLINE
Used for longer reports and research papers.
SENTENCE OUTLINE
The purpose of this is to tell a story or relate an event. Narration is an especially useful tool for sequencing or putting details and information into some kind of logical order, usually chronological.
NARRATION
Literature uses narration heavily, but it also can be useful in non-fiction, academic writing for strong impact.
NARRATION
The purpose of this is to recreate, invent, or visually present a person, place, event, or action so that the reader can picture that which is being described. It is heavily based on sensory details: sight, sound, smell, feel, and taste.
DESCRIPTION
This explains a concept, term, or subject. Its main purpose is to tell what something is. It consists of three
DESCRIPTION
the term, concept, or subject to be defined; (2) the general class to which it belongs, and (3) the characteristics that differentiate it from the other members of its class.
DEFINITION
This pattern of development is commonly used in the sciences, humanities, and business.
DEFINITION
This is one of the most common and effective ways to show or explain an idea or point (e.g., observation, opinion, belief). In this pattern of development, the main idea is explained by giving an extended example or a series of detailed examples. Many writing assignments in various disciplines require the use of exemplification.
EXEMPLIFICATION
A pattern of development that examines the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.
COMPARISON AND CONTRAST
his method helps to clarify how the subjects are alike and how they are different, allowing for a deeper understanding of the subjects being compared.
COMPARISON AND CONTRAST
Highlighting the similarities between subjects.
COMPARISON
Highlighting the differences between subjects.
CONTRAST
To analyze the subjects to draw conclusions or to make an informed decision.
PURPOSE
A pattern of development that analyzes the reasons why, something happens (the causes) and the results of it happening (the effects).
CAUSE AND EFFECT DEFINITION
This method helps to understand the relationship between events and their outcomes.
CAUSE AND EFFECT DEFINITION
The reason why something happens.
CAUSE
The result or outcome of what happens.
EFFECT
To explain why things, happen and what happens as a result.
PURPOSE OF CAUSE N EFFECT
A pattern of development that identifies a problem and then proposes one or more solutions to address it.
PROBLEM AND SOLUTION DEFINITION:
This method helps to analyze an issue and find ways to resolve it.
PROBLEM AND SOLUTION DEFINITION:
A situation that is harmful or undesirable.
PROBLEM
Actions or strategies that can be implemented to resolve the problem.
SOLUTION
To address issues by providing practical solutions.
PURPOSE OG PROB N SOLUTION
intends to convince readers to do or believe in something.
PERSUASION
Many writing genres such as critiques or reviews, reaction papers, editorials, proposals, advertisements, and brochures make strong use of persuasive paragraphs to state opinions and to influence others.
PERSUASION
Knowing how to write a persuasive paragraph allows you to express your conviction or opinion about an issue or topic and make the readers agree with or adopt your conviction or opinion.
PERSUASION
Provide the basic structure and meaning to words.
ROOT WORDS
English root words and their meanings are commonly derived from GREEK AND LATIN ROOTS
ROOT WORDS
For example, the root “SOPH” is derived from the Greek root “SOPHOS” meaning WISE.
ROOT WORDS
Many English words are formed by taking basic words and adding combinations of prefixes and suffixes to them a basic word to which
AFFIXES (PREFIXES AND SUFFIXES)
is called a root word because it forms the basis of a new word.
READ
It is also a word in its own right
ROOT WORD
the word “lovely” consists of the word “love” and the suffix “-ly”.
ROOT WORD
is the basis of a new word, but it does not typically form a stand-alone word on its own
ROOT
the word “reject” is made up of the prefix “re-“ and the Latin root “ject”, which is not a stand-alone word.
ROOT WORD
One method of understanding the meanings of new words is to analyze the different parts of the word and the meanings of those parts.
ROOT WORD
Many new words are formed by adding an affix to the beginning or end of a Latin or Greek root or root word.
ROOT WORD
When affixes are added to the beginning of roots or root words
PREFIXES
The most common prefix is “un-“, which meant not or opposite of.
PREFIXES
If you add “un-“ to the word “happy”, the new word becomes “unhappy”, which means not happy.
PREFIXES
When affixes are added to the end of roots or root words
SUFFIXES
The most common suffixes are “-s” and “-es”, which mean more than one or the plural of the word.
SUFFIXES
Adding “-es” to “wish”, and become “wishes”
SUFFIXES
Is a series of sentences that are organized, coherent, and are all related to a single topic.
PARAGRAPH
For a paragraph, or for any composition, to be effective, it must always consider the
Properties of a Well-Written Text.
These properties are:
Organization, Coherence and Cohesion, Appropriate Language use, and Mechanics of Writing.
One of the properties of a well-written text is
ORGANIZATION.
It makes a text easy to read
TEXT ORGANIZATION
It prevents the reader from becoming confused by a jumble of words, sentences, and paragraphs that are in no particular order.
TEXT ORGANIZATION
This property makes a text readable and its message clear.
TEXT ORGANIZATION
This can be achieved through the following techniques
Physical format, Signal words, and Structure.
-It is an aspect of the organization that is immediately apparent to the reader.
PHYSICAL FORMAT
-It is seen in how the text physically appears like headings and subheadings, bullet points or font emphasis.
PHYSICAL FORMAT
However, use this technique with discretion as improper or superfluous formatting can be confusing
PHYSICAL FORMAT
These are textual cues that readers can use to follow a text.
SIGNAL WORDS
-They can “signal” the transition from one point to another, the ordering of events and concepts, or the writer’s chosen text type (e.g., linear narration, question and answer).
SIGNAL WORDS
It provides the framework upon which the text is organized.
STRUCTURE
-It consists of the following: Beginning: introduction, thesis statement hook.
STRUCTURE
