Patterns of development in writing across disciplines Flashcards
The pattern are statement of thesis, explanation of thesis, example of thesis
Definition
The amount of space given a news article and prominence of its position in the page should be in proportion to its __________
significance
A definite of clear expression of something in speech or writing. Can be factual or opinion
Statement
The essential facts must be given in the _________ (most important)
first or first two head paragraphs
sometimes a subject can best be explained if compared with another subject to which the reader is more familiar
comparison and contrast
A statement of account that makes something clear
explanation
A good paper should not hesitate to correct the ________ at once
Error
In definition, the pattern are ___________, ____________, _____________
statement of thesis, explanation of thesis, example of thesis
You should narrate only the _______. You should not give _________
facts, opinion
a thing characteristics of its kind or illustrating a general rule
example
comparison between two things
Analogy
Check the _______ source of the news.
primary
compare to -
compare with -
similarities, differences
The manner of expression using this style may vary, though generally it follows the pattern of statement, explanation, example
Description
Key terms in the thesis are
defined
the first statement of the thesis may added as a
conclusion
an essay that identifies a problem or issue and argues a potential solution
problems and solutions
accuracy
exact, precise
The amount of planning will depend necessarily on the nature or _______ of what you want to write
Complexity
Other term for patterns of development in writing across disciplines
Types of essay
reporters should ______ their facts; and not solely rely on ______
check (re-check), hearsays
the next step in exemplification and clarification is to make its meaning more specific by _________ or __________ it
explaining or clarifying
The most common form of comparison
Analogy
Ten sections of newspaper
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
Most important news article
banner page/streamer
How many example in the definition essay
single example or series of short examples
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
seriousness, effectiveness
4 forms of discourse
Description, narration, argumentation, exposition
The most general statement in the essay usually comes first
thesis
when we want to tell a story or report an event or a news
Narration
The purpose of this is to determine how various phenomena relate in terms of origins and results
causes and effects
a statement or theory that is put forward as a promise to be maintained or proved
thesis
Another thing to watch out about news stories is the ________ and the __________ of the report
accuracy and completeness
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
persuasive essay
The _________ of a news article should summarize the news accurately
headline
In description, the manner of expression using this style may vary, though generally it follows the pattern of __________, ____________,___________
statement, explanation, example
