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What are some examples of RELIABLE internet sources?
.edu sites, government sites, non-profit sites
What are some examples of UNRELIABLE internet sources?
Wikipedia, personal blogs, .com's, political/religious sites
Define "plagiarism" in your own words.
Copying others' work without giving credit.
Name 5 synonyms for "good" in this sentence: "The student got a good grade on the test."
excellent, outstanding, phenomenal, great, fantastic, spectacular, glorious, etc.
What are the 3 tips in the book for using academic tone?
1. use third person 2. be precise 3. avoid abbreviations
What is tone in writing?
Your attitude, such as formal or informal. This is HOW you are writing.
What is purpose in writing?
Your reason for writing. This is WHY you are writing.
What should go in the last sentence of your summary paragraph?
A restating of the author's main idea OR report the author's last comment.
How can you find the main ideas of an article?
Suggested answers: Re-read. skim the headings, check in the thesis or restated conclusion.
Which paragraph do you think this sentence would be from? "The author goes on to say that while there are many definitions of what creativity is, far fewer studies focus on what creativity is not."
Summary paragraph - this is an explanation of a main idea, giving more detail than an intro paragraph.
Name 3 different reporting verbs other than "says"! EX: The author says that...
claims, reports, states, argues, declares...
TRUE or FALSE: a summary essay should be very long and detailed.
FALSE - keep it short!
How often should you use quotes from the article you summarize?
Not very often - only when absolutely necessary
Name 2 things your Summary paragraph should include.
1. a sentence restating or introducing the main ideas 2. the author's main points + examples for each
Name the 4 things your Introductory paragraph should include.
1. the author's name 2. the title of the article 3. the author's main idea(s) 4. background info on the topic
TRUE or FALSE: a summary essay should include your opinions.
FALSE
How many paragraphs did we learn to use for Summary Essays? Name them.
2 - Intro paragraph and Summary paragraph
What is a collocation? Could you explain or give an example?
A collocation is a group of words that are usually used together. For example, "committing a crime" or "conduct an experiment".
Complete this academic collocation: MAKE A CONSCIOUS ___________
DECISION
Could you give an example of someone "ensuring" something?
EX: a student ensures that they complete their homework on time.
What's a synonym for "urge"?
Want, desire, etc.
Who wrote the article "A Tax on Unhealthy Foods"?
Michelle Embrich
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