Patterns of development in writing across disciplines Flashcards

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The pattern are statement of thesis, explanation of thesis, example of thesis

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Definition

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The amount of space given a news article and prominence of its position in the page should be in proportion to its __________

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significance

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A definite of clear expression of something in speech or writing. Can be factual or opinion

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Statement

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The essential facts must be given in the _________ (most important)

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first or first two head paragraphs

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sometimes a subject can best be explained if compared with another subject to which the reader is more familiar

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comparison and contrast

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A statement of account that makes something clear

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explanation

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A good paper should not hesitate to correct the ________ at once

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Error

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In definition, the pattern are ___________, ____________, _____________

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statement of thesis, explanation of thesis, example of thesis

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You should narrate only the _______. You should not give _________

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facts, opinion

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a thing characteristics of its kind or illustrating a general rule

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example

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comparison between two things

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Analogy

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12
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Check the _______ source of the news.

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primary

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13
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compare to -
compare with -

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similarities, differences

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The manner of expression using this style may vary, though generally it follows the pattern of statement, explanation, example

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Description

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Key terms in the thesis are

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defined

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16
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the first statement of the thesis may added as a

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conclusion

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an essay that identifies a problem or issue and argues a potential solution

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problems and solutions

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accuracy

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exact, precise

19
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The amount of planning will depend necessarily on the nature or _______ of what you want to write

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Complexity

20
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Other term for patterns of development in writing across disciplines

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Types of essay

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reporters should ______ their facts; and not solely rely on ______

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check (re-check), hearsays

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the next step in exemplification and clarification is to make its meaning more specific by _________ or __________ it

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explaining or clarifying

23
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The most common form of comparison

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Analogy

24
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Ten sections of newspaper

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The front page headline or the banner page
the editorial column
the feature articles
the sports page
the local/entertainment news
advertisement page
the obituary
the entertainment section
the business section
the weather update

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Most important news article

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banner page/streamer

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How many example in the definition essay

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single example or series of short examples

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Problems and solution is similar to a persuasive essay in that the writer is attempting to convince the reader of ___________ of the problem and ___________ of the solution

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seriousness, effectiveness

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4 forms of discourse

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Description, narration, argumentation, exposition

29
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The most general statement in the essay usually comes first

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thesis

30
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when we want to tell a story or report an event or a news

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Narration

31
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The purpose of this is to determine how various phenomena relate in terms of origins and results

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causes and effects

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a statement or theory that is put forward as a promise to be maintained or proved

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thesis

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Another thing to watch out about news stories is the ________ and the __________ of the report

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accuracy and completeness

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Problems and solution is similar to a _____________ in that the writer is attempting to convince the reader of seriousness of the problem and effectiveness of the solution

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persuasive essay

35
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The _________ of a news article should summarize the news accurately

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headline

36
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In description, the manner of expression using this style may vary, though generally it follows the pattern of __________, ____________,___________

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statement, explanation, example