Explanation Essay, the blog, argumentative essay and thesis statement Flashcards

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“Why” questions are important.

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FACT ABOUT EXPLANATION ESSAY

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Written piece of work that addresses why questions. It explains particular topic to its readers because it is meant to INFORM or EDUCATE the readers.

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Explanation essay

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3 PARTS OF EXPLANATION ESSAY

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Introduction
Body
Conclusion

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4
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Hand written entries on a piece of paper or a notebook page, diaries, in contemporary times in the form of online journals.

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Blogs

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5
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the term blog was first used in 1990s which is derived from

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Web Log

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Diary entries, an individualized piece of written work found on the web
Subjective, and personal

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Blogs

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7
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Reasons for blogging

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(EIIP)
to Entertain
to Inform
to Instruct
to Persuade

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This means you are expected to present a clear stand on an issue that has at least two different (or opposing side).

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research based-argumentative essay

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9
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A list of sources brief description of the content of each source

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Annotated research bibliography

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10
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Not considered as sources

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  • Any holy book
  • Inspirational writing
  • Any work of literature
  • dictionary
  • personal blogs/ journal
  • diary entries
  • wikipedia
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Three types of Notes

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  • Summaries
  • Paraphrases
  • Direct quotation
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12
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Is done when you use your own words in taking notes

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Paraphrases

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13
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If the information provided is long it is best to:

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Summarize

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14
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You may also copy the note verbatim or exactly as it is presented in the source, if you wish to preserve the source.

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Direct Quotation

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15
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Main point or central argument of the paper

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Thesis Statement

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