This document discusses different writing styles including plain, persuasive, and grand styles. It provides examples of how to construct paragraphs using topic sentences, detail sentences, transition sentences, and concluding sentences. The document also discusses aligning sentence subjects, using the given/new method, and when it is appropriate to use passive voice. It describes how to balance plain and persuasive styles in writing. Elements of persuasive style discussed include elevating the tone, using similes/analogies, and changing the reading pace.
The Process of Academic Writing
Writing a Paragraph (Coherence, Supporting Details)
Writing an Essay (Paraphrase and Summary)
Sentence Structure (Types of Sentences & Clauses)
Source: Book by Alice Oshima and Ann Hogue
English for Academic Purposes Teaching Week 2The Free School
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The Process of Academic Writing
Writing a Paragraph (Coherence, Supporting Details)
Writing an Essay (Paraphrase and Summary)
Sentence Structure (Types of Sentences & Clauses)
Source: Book by Alice Oshima and Ann Hogue
English for Academic Purposes Teaching Week 2The Free School
Speaking - pronunciation and contexts.
Free English for Academic Purposes certificate course.
http://www.thefreeschool.education/free-diploma.html
http://chat.thefreeschool.education/forum86.html
This presentation provides English language grammar tips to the students enrolled in the English for Academic Purposes course EAP1001 during teaching week . This feedback is based on observations during teaching week 1.
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ENG 380 Week 1 Language and Linguistics Worksheet
ENG 380 Week 2 Learning Team Applied Linguistics Topic Selection
ENG 380 Week 2 Coining New Words, Grammar, Syntax, Phrases, and Clauses Worksheet
ENG 380 Week 2 Learning Team Charter
ENG 380 Week 3 Learning Team Applied Linguistics Annotated
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ENG 380 Week 1 Language and Linguistics Worksheet
ENG 380 Week 2 Learning Team Applied Linguistics Topic Selection
ENG 380 Week 2 Coining New Words, Grammar, Syntax, Phrases, and Clauses Worksheet
ENG 380 Week 2 Learning Team Charter
ENG 380 Week 3 Learning Team Applied Linguistics Annotated
This presentation is based on the information provided through a CIE webinar that was conducted by HELEN TONER. It will help you to teacher or attempt paper 2 of English language (1123)
Outline AssignmentPersuasive BeliefTopicChoose a topic that is.docxjohnbbruce72945
Outline Assignment
Persuasive Belief
Topic
Choose a topic that is significant, contemporary, meaningful, and relevant to the audience. Analyze the audience, link the topic to them in a way that will gain and hold attention and interest, and agreement.
Format
This outline must be at least 3 pages long and use 12-point font.
Use appropriate coordination and subordination. Use full sentences, including subjects and verbs for the main ideas or main points and the 1st order of subordinate ideas or sub-points. Consistently use either full-sentence or list form for 2nd -order sub-points supporting the same 1st order sub-point. Usually use list form for 3rd order, 4th order, and 5th order sub-points.
Enhance the readability of the outline. Use only one idea per point, only one sentence per point, single-space each point, and double-space vertically between points. Leave a line of white space between each point at every level.
Transitions between major sections and the main points should be provided in the outline (enclosed in parentheses). Use transitions to move the audience’s attention from one section to another or from one main point to another.
Use a consistent pattern of indentation. Type main points flush with the left margin. Indent 5 spaces for 1st-order sub-points, 10 spaces for 2nd-order sub-points, 15 spaces for 3rd-order sub-points, 20 spaces for 4th-order sub-points.
Use the following system to label the points in the body:
Main Points: upper case Roman numerals [I, II, III, IV, V]
1st -order sub-points: upper case letters [A, B, C, D, E]
2nd -order sub-points: Arabic numerals [1, 2.3, 4, 5]
3rd -order sub-points: lower-case letters {a, b, c, d, e],
4th -order sub-points: Arabic numerals in parentheses [(1), (2), (3)]
Content
Specific Purpose:
Formulated into one sentence, the specific purpose identifies the precise response the speaker desires from the audience (agree). Do not use infinitive phrases, i.e., “to inform” or “to persuade.” Place the label for the specific purpose sentence flush with the left margin.
Thesis Sentence:
The thesis sentence (addressed to the audience, not the instructor) summarizes everything the speaker intends to say during the speech. Place the label for the thesis sentence flush with the left margin.
The i
ntroduction
should gain attention, orient the audience by stating the topic, offer a reason for listening, and preview the body of the speech. The introduction (which may be outlined or written word-for-word) is designed to
gain the attention of the audience;
establish the speaker's credibility; and
orient the audience to the body of the speech.
Do not say “I will tell the story of ____,” or “I will do X, Y, or Z.” Actually outline or write the story here in the Introduction, such as “Have you ever found yourself repeating mistakes you have made before?” Actually outline or write the question here.
Enclose transitions within parentheses ( ) on a line or lines separate from the rest of the outline. Tran.
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Elements of Magazine Cover Design
Masthead: the name of the magazine
Date
Main image including the background
Anchoring: Because images are open to interpretation like all forms of language, words are often used to anchor the image to in a particular meaning. On a magazine cover the Lead article lines often seek to anchor the image
Lead article line: headline for the main story
Coverlines: Headlines that indicate the content
Masthead:
What does the name of the magazine connote? For example, what changes about this magazine if, rather than calling it Vogue we call it Lookin Goooood! Or Extremely Fashionable Accoutrements? Would it have a different impact on the reader?
How well-known is the name of the magazine you are analyzing? What is its reputation?
What do the font choices seem to convey and why? If you download Find my Font or What the font on your phone you will be able to see which font the magazine is using, or least the family of fonts to which it belongs – that can give you background on the font (
whenever I suggest that students download an app on their phone, I like to remind them that most apps are monitoring you and selling your data. So, you should make the decision which apps you want to download to your device carefully). Note, you can also look at the font, describe it and ask yourself what is it trying to convey. Where is it placed on the page? Where have you seen this pattern
Coverlines:
What stories are in magazine? What does this convey about the magazine? What does it convey about how they see their audience? What words have been selected to convey this information. For example, on this cover: why might a fashion magazine emphasize ‘new’? How else might you say “coming of age”? why choose coming of age versus other words? Where else do you hear these types of phrases used? What type of energy and imagery do the word choices convey? Note that two of these stories (the Kaia Gerber story and the Rihanna story) are about growing up – why do you think that is?
Look at the font choices here too. Which words are emphasized? Why?
Lead article line:
What is the main story about? What does this convey about the magazine? For example, this Lead article is about Rihanna. What narrative are they conveying about her? What types of people are usually in this magazine. Which celebrities or other people is this magazine unlikely to feature in its lead article? Why not?
What words have been selected to communicate ideas about the lead article. For example, with this example, what is the impact of using alliteration:
Fearlessness,
Fenty, and
Finding Love? What do we know about the Rihanna brand that makes the word choice make sense? Look at the font choices here too. Which words are emphasized? Why?
Main image:
Ask yourself questions such as
Why this image? Why this particular person?
What does the lighting convey?
Where is the camera positioned, w.
Evaluation EssayAssignmentWe have the opportunity to select.docxturveycharlyn
Evaluation Essay
Assignment:
We have the opportunity to select and evaluate a subject in order to present our overall assessment by supporting it with criteria and evidence. The essay will be approximately 3-5 pages in length, incorporate at least two sources, and include a Works Cited page. Note: Any essay that does not have a Works Cited page will have the final grade lowered by one letter. This assignment is worth a total of 100 points.
Rationale:
The skills used in this assignment are essential creating a coherent essay based on criteria, justification, and evidence as well as creating a discussion based on a controlling idea (e.g., claim).
Process:
1. Select a subject that you’re familiar with that also falls under one of the following categories: commercial product/service, work of art, or performance.
2. Determine 4-5 criteria by which to evaluate the subject and determine to what degree the subject meets each standard.
3. Formulate a claim that represents your overall assessment about the subject.
4. Construct a 3-5 page evaluation essay presents your claim and supports it with criteria, justification, and evidence.
Essay Organization/Structure:
Because this essay is arranged deductively, we’ll use the following essay structure:
Introductory paragraph(s): Provide an engaging lead, background information about the work of subject, and claim.
Body paragraphs: Provide a transition, state the standard being used to evaluate the subject and why/how it’s important, followed by evidence that demonstrates the ways in which the subject meets or doesn’t meet the standard.
Conclusion: Provide an ending that “wraps up” the discussion rather than summarizes it.
Keep in Mind:
We must determine the criteria before we evaluate the subject. We must ask ourselves: What is the general subject? What are the criteria? Why are the criteria important? What is the specific subject? How does the subject meet/not meet each standard? What is my overall claim?
Also, we may use the sources we research any way we want. For instance, we may want to use sources to help present background information about the subject or to help present the evidence. No matter what, though, we must cite and document the sources.
Effective Essay:
An effective evaluation essay will have the following characteristics:
· A narrowed scope and clear, precise claim
· A clear sense of purpose, focus, and perspective
· Development of the overall analysis and evaluation
· An organizational structure appropriate to purpose, audience, and context
· Language and style appropriate to the audience and context
· Appropriate detail, information, and examples
· Proper mechanics (spelling, grammar, punctuation)
Format and Design:
Your essay will follow these format and design requirements:
· Use MLA format where in the upper left-hand corner of the first page, list your name, your instructor's name, the course, and the date; include a title for your essay using standard capitaliz.
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EN1150: Week 1 Assignment
Good sentences are built with good grammar. What does good grammatical structure look like?
This assignment helps you apply your knowledge from this week’s modules and readings.
As an employee, it will be expected that your written communication is organized, cohesive, and error-free. Following the steps in the writing process will allow you to increase your ability to effectively communicate your ideas and message in writing. Before you begin, however you must know your purpose and audience.
Subject-Verb-Object
The building blocks of all paragraphs are sentences with good structure that express a clear main idea. Most simple sentences have a subject (person, place or thing) a verb (action word), and an object (receives the action).
Directions: Write a sentence by adding your own words to the Subject, Verb, and Object provided in the boxes below. The verb can be in the present tense (studies), past tense (studied), or future tense (will study). You can review Interactive 1A to help you.
Subject Verb Object
Latoya study class
Example: Latoya studies for class daily.
Subject Verb Object
Write your sentence in the space below.
Subject Verb Object
medical assistant read patient file
Write your sentence in the space below.
Subject Verb Object
I explain instructions
Write your sentence in the space below.
Subject Verb Object
They make appointment
Compound Sentences
Compound sentences are two simple sentences joined by a comma and a coordinating conjunction. You are encouraged to review Interactive 1A before completing this section.
Coordinating Conjunction Meaning/Purpose Example
For to give a reason My grade is excellent, for I studied hard.
And to join two ideas or moments We did the laundry, and we ironed the clothes.
Nor to join two negative ideas She does not like spicy food, nor does she like sweets.
But to show contrast I work out every day, but I never lose weight.
Or to show choice We can read the chapter in our book, or we can read it online.
Yet to show and emphasize a contrast I work out every day, yet I never lose weight.
So to show cause and effect She applied for many jobs, so she was offered a position.
I want to do my homework assignment.
The internet is not working.
I do not like to drive in heavy traffic.
I do not like to drive during snow storms.
I could write my assignment on a piece of paper.
I could type it on a computer.
Sentence Structure and Academic Style
All good paragraphs are constructed with sentences using proper grammar and appropriate vocabulary. You may refer back to Interactive 1B before completing this section.
Directions: Revise the sentences below in order to make them appropriate for an academic text.
Example: Oprah Winfrey is a really cool person on television.
Oprah Winfrey is an influential television icon.
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2. Georgina What is style? Writing Plain Sentences Christian Intercultural Style and Translation Software Jorge Writing Plain Paragraphs Julio When is Appropriate to Use Passive Voice? Omar Persuasive Style Anaid Balancing Plain and Persuasive Style
3. What is style? In your document, style expresses your attitude toward the subject. It usually reflects your character by embodying your values, beliefs, and relationships you plan to share with your readers.
4. Style=Quality Certain computer softwares allow you to move text around and choose types of styles of text to make the document more appealing to the audience. Examples :Microsoft word, and Microsoft Power Point Here are different types of text sizes, styles, and colors. Style, style, style, ,Style,Style
5. Good style goes beyond superficial cosmetic changes… It involves: Choosing the right words and phrases Structuring sentences and paragraphs for clarity Using an appropriate tone for the context Adding visual interest to the text
6. Three Levels of Classified Style Plain Style- basically stresses clear wording and simple structure. It is most often utilized to instruct, teach, or present information. Works best in documents like technical descriptions, instructions, and reports. Persuasive Style- This style influences people to accept your ideas and to take some sort of action upon it. It allows you to add your vision to your writing piece. It works best with proposals, letters, articles, public presentations, and most reports. Grand Style- This style stresses eloquence. Meaning that it is made well in order to move their audiences even if some choose to be reluctant to given topics. Did you know? Martin Luther King Jr. and John F. Kennedy used grand style in their time as leaders. Plain and persuasive are the most commonly used styles in the technical workplace. Grand style is too ornate or better said formal for the common work place.
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13. Transition Sentence A transition sentence is optional and it should be used at the beginning of a paragraph. The purpose of any transition sentence is to show how the previous paragraph will influence on the following paragraph Example of a transition sentence: Paragraph A: Points that support that a new government is very democratic Transition: Despite the previous arguments, there are many reasons to think that the new government in not as democratic as typically believed. Paragraph B: Points that contradict the idea that the new government is very democratic
14. Topic Sentence A topic sentence is about introducing the main idea of the paragraph, not to give great detail or show a chronology of whatever the topic is. The topic sentence doesn’t have to be the first sentence in a paragraph, in fact it should be situated as the second or third.
22. Using Four Types of Sentences in a Paragraph From the four types of sentences discussed before, only the topic and support sentences are required to construct a good paragraph. There must be from three to five support sentences in a paragraph. A transition sentence is only needed to show a logical relation between two paragraphs and a conclusion sentence is only needed to leave in the reader’s mind a final statement of the paragraph’s main idea.
23. Using the Four Types of Sentences in a Paragraph Example on how to use the different types of sentences in a paragraph, “Technical Communication Today, p217”: How can we accomplish these five goals (transition sentence)? Universities need to study their core mission to determine whether distance education is a viable alternative to the traditional classroom (topic sentence). If universities can maintain their current standards when moving their courses online, then distance education may provide a new medium through which nontraditional students can take classes and perhaps earn a degree (support sentence). Utah State, for example, is reporting that students enrolled in its online courses have met or exceeded the expectations of their professors (support sentence). If, however, standards cannot be maintained, we may find ourselves returning to the traditional on-campus model of education (support sentence). In sum, the ability to meet a university’s core mission is the litmus test to measure whether distance education will work (point sentence).
24. Aligning Sentence Subjects in a Paragraph Refers to how one sentence should lead naturally and smoothly into the next one. The reader should be able to see how a point or piece of information made in one sentence relates to a point or piece of information in the next sentence. The best way to achieve this is to try not to change your subject with every new sentence.
25. The Given/New Method Describes the importance of comparing new information to information already known by reader, this will make the material easier to be understood. Example “Technical communication today, p219” 10a. Santa Fe has many beautiful places. Artists choose to strike off into the mountains to work, while others enjoy working in local studios. The landscapes are wonderful in the area. 10b. Santa Fe offers many beautiful places for artists to work. Some artists choose to strike off into the mountains to work, while others enjoy working in local studios. Both the mountains and the studios offer places to savor the wonderful landscapes in the area.
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29. Use Similes and Analogies Similes and analogies are rhetorical devices that help writers define difficult concepts by comparing them to familiar thing. Similes - X is like Y Analogies – A is to B as X is to Y Metaphors are used to create or reinforce a particular perspective that you want readers to adopt toward your subject or idea. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHY8NKj3RKs
30. Changing the Pace You can also control the readers’ pace as they read through your document. The longer sentences tend to slow down the reading pace while shorter sentences tend to speed it up.
31. Balancing Plain and Persuasive Style Plain Minimal Sentences clear and easy to read Readers should not struggle
32. Balancing Plain and Persuasive Style Persuasive Adds energy and color Use tone, similes, analogies, and metaphors Encourage readers to do what you want
33. Works Cited Johnson-Sheehan, Richard. Technical Communication Today (3rd Edition) (MyTechCommLab Series). 3 ed. New York: Longman, 2009. Print.