EAPP Flashcards
METHODS OF PARAGRAPH DEVELOPMENT (7)
- Definition
- Illustration
- Description
- Process Analysis
- Comparison and Contrast
- Cause and Effect
- Classification
“New focus on reading, writing: Improving literacy offers gains in all subjects.” - _____________________________________
Taryn Plumb, The Boston Globe
> explores a subject matter fully by presenting both denotation (dictionary meaning) and connotation and by distinguishing the subject from other topics to clearly draw the distinction.
> a statement of the meaning of a term (a word, phrase, or other set of symbols), states the meaning of a word using other words.
DEFINITION
> explains or clarifies a subject by presenting examples to support a general statement. Transitional markers such as for example, for instance, another example of this are usually found in an illustration paragraph.
> to show the meaning or truth of something more clearly, especially by giving examples
ILLUSTRATION
> shows how to do something or how something works by analyzing and presenting the steps in an orderly sequence
> a systematic method of examining how work is done in an organization, with the aim of improving that work
PROCESS ANALYSIS
> explains two ideas/objects by showing their similarities and differences
> involves identifying similarities and/or differences
COMPARISON AND CONTRAST
> uses vivid details to allow the readers to visualize the subject and get the dominant impression of the text. Often, adjectives are used in description.
> describes or gives us more information about things
> a statement that tells you how something or someone looks, sounds, etc.
> descriptive words help you understand more when you’re reading
DESCRIPTION
> analyzes why something happened and what the consequences are or might be.
> the relationship between two events or situations where the cause is directly responsible for creating the effect
CAUSE AND EFFECT
REMINDERS ON WHAT A THESIS STATEMENT IS (feel free)
- It is expressed as A COMPLETE SENTENCE. NOT a phrase, topic, title or question.
- It expresses an opinion, attitude, or view regarding a topic.
- It is not a statement of fact or an announcement.
- It is not too broad nor too specific.
The ______________ of a text refers to the most important concept the writer wishes to impart to the readers, which is also called the ___________________.
main idea, thesis statement
> works by clustering objects, people, or events on the basis of their similarities and characteristics thus forming categories
> the action or process of classifying something according to shared qualities or characteristics
> the act or method of distributing into a class or category according to characteristics
CLASSIFICATION
QUALITIES OF A GOOD STATEMENT (3)
- Is always a declarative statement
- Is focused, meaning it provides supporting points that strengthen the main claim.
- Has clear boundaries or limits to what it intends to explore.
Four Features of Language Use
- Formality
- Objectivity
- Explicitness
- Caution
Reflects your dignified stance in your writing as a member of the academic community.
Formality
Objectivity can be achieved through the following ways 3:
- Avoid personal pronouns (I, you, we)
- Avoid rhetorical questions
- Avoid emotive language
Formality can be achieved through the 4 following ways:
- Expanded modal forms > Contracted forms (ex: Cannot > can’t)
- One word verbs > Two word verbs (ex: Damage > Mess Up)
- Expanded terms > abbreviations (ex: Oh my god > OMG)
- Avoiding colloquial/trite/idiomatic expressions
- Can
- Could
- May
- Might
- Must
- Shall
- Will
- Would
What are these?
Modal forms
Academic writing demands the use of signposts that allow readers to trace the relationship in the parts of the words/sentences.
Explicitness
