This workshop reviews what prewriting is and how it can help in the writing process. It also goes over different prewriting techniques and how to do them.
This workshop reviews what prewriting is and how it can help in the writing process. It also goes over different prewriting techniques and how to do them.
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Invention and Organization
This week’s assignment is intended to help get you started on the persuasive essay we will be working on throughout the remainder of this course. Before getting started on this assignment, it might be beneficial for you to read the criteria for the Week Six Persuasive Essay.
For this week, we will be practicing topic selection and outlining. Because this is preparation for next week’s persuasive essay, you will need to start by picking a topic that is persuasive. This topic must meet the following criteria:
· Arguable (are there at least two logical, yet opposite ways to look at the issue? Are there at least two sides?)
· Solvable (i.e. avoid religious, moral, or politically charged topics)
· Manageable (keep your topic focused and specific)
Think of a specific problem or issue that you are interested in researching and writing an essay about. This issue should be argumentative in nature, so the topic that you choose should have an equally valid opposing viewpoint.
An example of an appropriate topic would be this:
A specific community is debating an ordinance banning the ownership of pit bulls. Some residents agree that pit bulls should be banned, while others disagree with this position (there is plenty of research to back up either side of the argument).
Your job from there will be to explore the issue, look at both sides of the argument as completely as you can, and take a side. Your essay will be an attempt to convince others to join you in your decision.
Directions
1 Look up and read the following article in the EBSCOhost Database:
2 Step-by-step through the writing process. (2007). Writing, 30. 1-8.
3 (Note: You do not need to answer any of the questions from the reading in your assignment).
4 Read and respond to EACH of the following questions and submit them and your outline in a single document (both parts must be completed).
Part One: Topic Search
For the first part of this assignment, consider the following three questions:
1 What issue or problem would you like to write about? Illegal Immigration
2 Choose a side. What is your view on the issue? What is the opposing view? I oppose having a direct pathway for illegal immigrants to US citizenship
3 What specific change might fix this issue? Enforce current policies and laws that are in place
Then, freewrite for 10-15 minutes about the topic you have chosen. Share all of the reasons you can think of for why your problem needs to be fixed. Do not worry about grammar, spelling, or format. Do not edit. Write what comes to mind. Do not research yet. If you are stumped and cannot write what you know for 10-15 minutes, go back to #1 and start with a new topic.
Part Two: The Outline
Draft an informal outline for your upcoming persuasive paper. Do not include quotations or paraphrased material. Your outline should be built from your current knowledge of the topic. You can refine this later when you conduct your research.
Basic Outline for a Five Paragrap.
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5
Research Topic and Question
Student Name
University of Arizona Global Campus
GEN103: Information Literacy
Instructor Name
Month Day, Year
Research Topic and Question
Refer to Module 1.3 of your textbook as you complete this assignment.
In the box below, provide a 2-3 sentence description of your research topic and how it is related to your major. You may refer to the GEN103 Possible Topics for Research handout in the classroom for research topic ideas.
Important: “Prayer in school” is not an acceptable topic for your annotated bibliography because it is used for the assignment examples throughout this class.
Research Topic and its Relation to Your Major:
To help you explore your topic, fill in the KWHL chart below.
1. Write at least three specific thing you know about your topic in the first column, K (K = know).
2. Write at least three specific questions about your topic that you would like to know the answers to in the second column, W (W = what do I want to know).
3. Write at least three specific tools you might use to find out more about your topic in the third column, H (H = how do I find out).
4. At this point, you need to do background research before you can fill out the fourth column. Use the tools you wrote down in H to find out more about your topic. Focus on the questions you wrote in W:
a. When you do background research, it’s fine to do a Google search or to use Wikipedia or other encyclopedias or general reference works; you will not use these sources in your annotated bibliography.
b. The 4 Easy Steps to Using the UAGC Library for Background Research provides directions for using the references sources in the UAGC Library
5. After doing your background research, write at least three specific things you have learned about your topic in the fourth column, L (L = what have I learned).
You must have at least three distinct items listed in each column to get full credit for this portion of the assignment.
K
What do I know?
W
What do I want to know?
H
How do I find out?
L
What have I learned?
Now that you have done some simple background research, it’s time to write a formal research question. Your research question will help you focus your research by defining the information you are looking for as you research your topic for your annotated bibliography.
A quality formal research question must be:
· Open-ended (Review the How to Ask Open-Ended Questions handout)
· Clear
· Concise
· Detailed
Remember that research questions should generate the kind of research that is suitable for an academic paper. Avoid questions that:
· Are yes/no questions (Often begin with “are” or “do”.)
· Ask for number or date (Often begin with “how many” or “when”.)
· Ask for a list
· Ask for an opinion (Often begin with “what do you think”.)
· Can be answered with a brief explanation or by referring to a single source.
Tip: Open-ended questions usually start with “what,” “why” and “how.” ...
To accompany a patter blog post. patthomson.net The slides address a common problem which people often have after a period of free writing or that they may find when they are reading a paper. These are strategies for the writer to try out.
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GEN 103 Information LiteracyWriting Your Research Questio.docxshericehewat
GEN 103: Information Literacy
Writing Your Research Question Worksheet:
Now that you’ve chosen your research topic, done a bit of background research and brainstormed your ideas, you’re ready to write your research question. Your research question will direct the research that you do over next few weeks as you look for sources for your annotated bibliography. Refer to Section 1.3 of your textbook to review the elements and purposeof a research question.Hover over the blue underlined words to read a definition in the Glossary located at the end of this document.
You will begin developing your research question by filling in the table below
Example of Research Question Development
The table below illustrates how a research question develops from a broad topic to a focused question. Follow the four examples down each column to see how the questions develop.
BROAD
TOPIC
RESTRICTED
TOPIC
NARROWED
TOPIC
RESEARCH QUESTION
Pollution
Acid Rain
Acid Rain in the United States
What can we do in the United States to prevent acid rain?
Pollution
Oil Spills
Oil spills and commerce
What impact do oil spills have on the fishing and tourism businesses in areas affected?
Pollution
Pesticides
Pesticides and the bee population
What evidence is there that pesticides are significantly harming the bee population?
Pollution
Fracking (hydraulic fracturing)
Fracking and groundwater
What evidence is there that fracking can cause groundwater contamination?
Develop Your Research Question
Now try out your topic ideas below using the information you brainstormed. Try out several variations of your topic idea to see how it could be improved or amended.
Research Question Development Table
The table will expand as you enter content into the columns.
BROAD
TOPIC
RESTRICTED
TOPIC
NARROWED
TOPIC
RESEARCH QUESTION
Research Question:
Of the possible research questions you came up with above, which question are you planning to use for your annotated bibliography?
Check to be sure that the research question meets these criteria:
· It is open-ended (cannot be answered with simple yes or no).
· It addresses an issue or controversy and/or solves a problem.
· It is something on which you can take a stand.
Reflection (150-200 words)
In the space below, explain what you learned about this process as you conducted background research and refined your topic. What was the most difficult part of the process and how was it difficult for you? What part of the process did you find most helpful and why?
Once complete, save your completed worksheet and return to the online classroom to submit this document through the “Assignment Submission” button below the assignment instructions.
Glossary: Return to top
Annotated bibliography: A list of citations with descriptions and a brief summary or critical statement about each one. Return
Research question: The star ...
Essay #2 Proposing a SolutionIn ClassFor this essay, you.docxrusselldayna
Essay #2: Proposing a
Solution
In Class:
For this essay, your task is to propose a realistic, thoughtful solution to a problem that affects you or someone you know.
This could be a large scale problem (such as profound national frustration with our electoral system) or a smaller scale
problem (such as a general lack of exciting social life for students who live on campus). While you might need to provide
some “proof ” that your problem is really a problem, the bulk of your argument should aim to convince your reader that your solution is
a very good option for all parties involved.
As you begin drafting in class, your goal should be to produce 2-4 pages of thoughtful prose that:
• briefly introduces your chosen problem and the stakes (why the problem needs to be addressed)
• proposes a realistic and fair minded solution (it could actually work, and people would likely accept it)
• develops 1-3 supporting points for your argument (research sources optional for the first draft)
• pays close attention to the basic features as outlined in SMG
Feel free to use the following template for effective structure:
• an intro paragraph that describes your problem and solution and gives your reader a reason to care
• 1-3 body paragraphs that develop individual points of support
• a brief conclusion that wraps up your argument
First draft requirements:
• To receive full credit for this portion of essay #1, your in-class draft must be at least one full page.
• Our purpose is not to produce final draft quality writing at this phase. Just start by getting your ideas on paper, for
now.
Subsequent Drafts:
Now that you have a basic argument on paper, continue to develop and focus your argument. Feel free to bring this draft
to office hours. Be sure to improve your draft prior to the peer review workshop, to help you produce a solid final draft.
Peer Review Requirements:
Bring three copies for peer-review. This draft should preferably be a full draft, but must be at least 3-4 pages. If you’re
short of 4-5 full pages, include a well-developed outline for the rest of your argument.
Final Draft Requirements:
• 4-5 pages of cleanly written, well-organized, lucid, insightful prose
• 2-4 scholarly or credible sources, with ALL borrowed words and information appropriately cited.
• MLA format (double-spaced, 12 pt. Times New Roman font, etc.) incl. Works Cited page
• Submit via SafeAssign, and turn in all invention work and drafts with your final draft
Additional Tips:
• Most any problem you choose can provide options for effective use of research, though you might need to be
inventive in identifying relevant, useful research sources. I’m happy to provide suggestions for research, if you like.
• Remember that opposing viewpoints are not just bowling pins to knock down—your overall solution must account
for major potential objections, rather than ignoring them or hoping your reader won’t notice (for instance, if you
propose to solve climat.
How to Select the Most Promising Research Problem for Your Thesis/DissertationDoctoralNet Limited
How to select your thesis or dissertation topic and research problem is discussed. Criteria to guide such selection are presented and exercises to apply them included.
Paraphrasing, Summarizing, and Quoting InformationMGC1987
*Based on the following sources:
1. Academic Writing Skills 1 (Cambridge), Unit 3: Paraphrasing, Summarizing, and Citing Information
2. Academic Writing Skills 3 (Cambridge), Unit 3: Using and Citing Sources
The Language of Business
1. Tone
2. Outlook
3. The "You Approach"
4. Organization
5. Gender Neutral Language
6. No Slang
7. Electronic Mail
*Based on Barron's ESL Guide to American Business English
Using The
1. When there is only one of something (The longest river in the world, the sun, the capital of France)
2. The same
3. The cinema, the theater
4. The radio, the Internet
5. Specific people or things
6. Specific type of animal/musical instrument
7. Adjectives for groups of people
8. Names of places with Republic, Kingdom, and States
9. Names of bodies of water and deserts
10. Compass points/ Regions
11. Names of buildings
12. Names of newspapers and organizations
I. Using Will/Won't For
*Predicting the future
*Deciding to do something at the time of speaking
*Offering
*Agreeing to do something
*Promising
*Asking somebody to do something (Will you?)
*Describing somebody refuses to do something
II. Using Shall I? / Shall we? for
*Offering
*Suggesting
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We all have good and bad thoughts from time to time and situation to situation. We are bombarded daily with spiraling thoughts(both negative and positive) creating all-consuming feel , making us difficult to manage with associated suffering. Good thoughts are like our Mob Signal (Positive thought) amidst noise(negative thought) in the atmosphere. Negative thoughts like noise outweigh positive thoughts. These thoughts often create unwanted confusion, trouble, stress and frustration in our mind as well as chaos in our physical world. Negative thoughts are also known as “distorted thinking”.
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Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
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2. Pre-Writing
• First stage of the writing process
• Helps us discover our initial ideas about a
subject and put them on paper, though not
usually in organized form
4. 1. Freewriting
• Jotting down all ideas on a particular topic on
paper even before researching about it
• Does not require complete sentences, proper
spelling, or correct punctuation and grammar
• About 10 to 15 minutes to write everything
that comes to mind even if it doesn’t
necessarily make sense yet.
5. Freewriting
Example (Freewriting of a student who needs to write a
paper about the environment):
I have to write a paper about the environment. I have no idea
where to start! I know there are many problems with the
environment, but I don’t know much about this topic. Maybe
I could take a look at my biology book to come up with some
ideas. I know my biology professor is also really into the
environment, so maybe I could ask for his help. I remember
he was talking about hybrid cars in class the other day and
how much better those are for the environment. What is a
hybrid car? I know it uses some sort of alternative fuel and
they are becoming very popular. Maybe that is something I
could write about…
6. 2. Brainstorming/Listing
• Capturing all thoughts, ideas, and fragments
in one’s head and writing them down on
paper
• Similar to freewriting, but:
Freewriting = paragraph
Brainstorming = list
7. Brainstorming/Listing
Example (Brainstorming of a student who needs to
write a paper about the environment):
Environment
Problems
Future
Cars
Alternative fuels
Hybrid cars
Costs
Benefits?
8. 3. Clustering/Mapping
a. Placing the general subject in a circle in the
middle of a blank sheet of paper
b. Draw other lines or circles that shoot out
from the original topic.
c. Grouping the ideas that seem to go together
10. 4. Journalistic Questions
• Asking and answering who, what, when,
where, why, and how questions about the
subject
• Especially useful when describing a event or
writing an information report/essay
11. Journalistic Questions
Example (Questions of a student who needs to write a report
on the political conflict in the Middle East):
• Who is involved in the conflict?
• What issues most clearly divide those engaged in this
dispute?
• When did the troubles in the Middle East begin, and how
have they developed over time?
• Where does the conflict seem most heated or violent?
• Why have those living in this area found it so difficult to
resolve the situation?
• How might this conflict be resolved?
12. REMEMBER!
• Save all of your prewriting work.
• Your prewriting will look very different from
your final work.