Writing class

Question 1

Five stages of writing

Answer 1

1. prewriting
2. drafting
3. revising
4. editing and proofreading
5. publishing

Question 2

Prewriting

Answer 2

plan what you are going to write. choose your topic, identify your audience and purpose, brainstorm ideas, and organize your info

Question 3

Drafting

Answer 3

start with a working thesis and then write your ideas in sentences and paragraphs. you follow your prewriting plan to create a first draft of your essay

Question 4

Revising

Answer 4

making changes that will improve your writing. you focus on large-scale elements of the essay, such as overall organization or logical flow of support. effective thesis statement, interesting intro, and concluding paragraphs, well-developed body paragraphs with clear topic sentences, appropriate tone and style for intended audience and purpose

Question 5

Editing and Proofreading

Answer 5

polish your essay. you focus on smaller-scale yet important essay elements, such as clarity in sentence structure, appropriate word choice, correct spelling and grammar, and accurate document format

Question 6

Publishing

Answer 6

choose a way to present your work to an audience

Question 7

Topic Sentence

Answer 7

states the main idea and helps with unity of the paragraph and the flow of the paper

Question 8

Detail Sentence

Answer 8

arranged so that it makes some sense for coherence, leads logically from one idea to another, and is very focused on the topic often with a specific example

Question 9

Concluding Sentence

Answer 9

last sentence, sums up main idea and may help transition to next paragraph or section

Question 10

Supporting Sentence

Answer 10

provides some support to the topic sentence

Question 11

sections for a resume

Answer 11

-letterhead
-professional experience
-certifications
-awards and honors
-publication
-professional presentations
-research
-professional affiliations/activities

Question 12

sections for an email

Answer 12

-salutation
-body
-closing
-name/signature

Question 13

sections for a portfolio

Answer 13

-give supporting examples of all you do
-resume
-copies of degrees, licenses, certifications
-samples of annual reviews or performance reviews
-publications and presentations
-honors, awards, recognitions
-recommendation letters

Question 14

sections for letter

Answer 14

-sender info
-date
-recipient info
-salutation
-beg. paragraph
-middle paragraph
-final paragraph
-closing
-name and signature

Question 15

Do’s tips of a resume?

Answer 15

-truthful with ethical reporting
-used heading appropriately
-list under heading in reverse chronological order with right verb tenses
-use a min. of 11 or 12 fonts with TNR or arial font
-use black+white
-print on a letter size, heavy weight, cotton fiber content, light-colored
-.5 to 1 in margin

Question 16

What story do you want to tell in your portfolio, resume, or cover letter?

Answer 16

-academics/professional work and accomplishments
-UR story

Question 17

Why is a paragraph longer than one double spaced page most likely too long?

Answer 17

-risk losing interest of reader
-new par. signals a shift to a new idea (a break in focus for the reader to synthesize info.)

Question 18

Don’t tips for a resume?

Answer 18

• no photo
  -no personal info.
  -no excess verbiage or irrelevant info.
  -no “bells and whistles”

Question 19

Sections of a portfolio?

Answer 19

-examples of all that you do
-resume
-copies of certification, degrees, and licenses
-samples of annual reviews or performance reviews
-publications and presentations
-honors, awards, or recognitions
-recommendation letters

Question 20

Sections of a resume?

Answer 20

-letterhead
-professional experiences
-certifications
-honors and awards
-publications
-professional publications
-research
-professional affiliations