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Writing and Composition
Includes questions related to the study and use of various written works.
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What are four qualities of good written communication?
Analyze your audience, rewrite your correspondence, organize the content for the most effective arrangements of ideas, rewrite by adding and deleting information, and then edit by reading the document a number of times to look for errors. Use rhetorical devices appropriate to the topic and target audience.
How is source information included in a report?
In the text it is quoted, preferably with a reference. The reference in the text is abbreviated and a section at the end of the report would give the full reference. The are a few systems to do references; the major one used in academic writings is the Harvard system.
How does feedback improve writing skill?
Comments and feedback from readers are the inspiration to make the next writing much better than the previous one. Of course, both the positive and negative responses from the reader help to find out the true writer in you.
Where did the saying every cloud has a silver lining come from?
Every cloud is full of water . When it rains the dark clouds collide each other . There is frition between them . As a result silver lining or lightning is formed . Therefore it is said that every cloud has a silver lining.
How do you Improve in writing composition?
One good way to develop writing skills is to give students a format to learn with, such as the Jane Schaffer Method or the Five Paragraph Theme/Essay. HOWEVER, it is very important that students are not stifled by these guidelines. Once students have mastered the basic ideas of organization through these methods, it is important to let them develop their own formats that are appropriate for the composition they are working on. The following steps could be followed :
1. Be Consistent
2. Express Ideas Logically
3. Be Clear and Precise
4. Follow Conventions
Can you give me some example of description?
i t is compose of related sentences that has a process about something or anything that you want to explain.
Could you list synonyms for the word said?
try thesaurus.com spoke, whispered, shouted, screamed, preached, talked, etc.
accused clucked gulped pointed out snapped acknowledged coaxed gurgled pondered snarled added commanded praised sneered addressed commented hinted prayed sneezed admitted complained hissed proclaimed snickered advised conceded hollered promised sniffed affirmed concluded hypothesized proposed sniffled agreed confessed protested snorted announced confided imitated put in sobbed answered congratulated implied puzzled speculated approved continued informed spoke argued convinced inquired quavered sputtered asked corrected insisted queried squeaked asserted coughed interjected questioned stammered assured cried interrupted quipped started avowed croaked quoted stated crowed jeered stormed babbled jested ranted stuttered barked dared joked reasoned suggested bawled decided reassured surmised beamed declared laughed recalled began demanded lied reckoned taunted begged denied lisped related teased bellowed described remarked tempted bet disagreed maintained remembered tested bleated disclosed marveled reminded theorized blurted divulged mentioned repeated threatened boasted doubted mimicked replied told boomed drawled moaned reported bragged mumbled requested urged broke in echoed murmured responded uttered bubbled ended mused retorted volunteered bugged exclaimed muttered revealed vowed explained roared called finished nagged wailed cautioned fretted nodded sang warned chatted noted sassed went on chattered gasped objected screamed wept cheered gibed observed scolded whimpered chided giggled offered shot whined chimed in greeted ordered shouted whispered choked groaned shrieked wondered chortled growled panted shrilled worried chorused grunted piped sighed chuckled
What are commentaries in writing?
commentaries in writting are you own opinion.
lets say you had a tlq plus a cm (commentary), you would say: For example, when Gregory is fighting with Sampson in Romeo and Juliet, he says, "Tis well though are not fish..." Above is the TLQ. (transition, lead in, quote)
The CM you would put after that would be: The reason Gregory was fighting with Sampson in Romeo and Juliet was because they are both apart of different kingdoms, the Montagues and the Capulets. So, all together, the sentence would sound like this:
For example, when Gregory is fighting with Sampson in Romeo and Juliet, he says, "Tis well though are not fight..." The reason Gregory was fighting with Sampson in Romeo and Juliet was because they are both apart of different kingdoms, the Montagues and the Capulets.
What can you do to keep from plagiarizing?
How do you know if you plagiarized someone's work? Or how do you know if you have committed plagiarism? The easiest way to find out if you plagiarized a work is to put the original words side by side with what you wrote yourself. How many of the words are truly YOURS? How many of your words just repeat what the other person wrote?
Your writing should be:
- your own original thoughts
- held together with well-thought-out points (ingredients)
- seasoned with short points that others made
- peppered with a quoted definition, here and there
- carefully combined, tossed, mixed, until it holds together well (like making a meal)
- presented with correct grammar and punctuation
- served with some level of your interest or passion
- consumed (read) by an audience who ends up interested, entertained, educated (filled up) by what YOU have written
Your writing should NOT:
- simply repeat what someone else said
- repeat what someone else thinks/thought
- paraphrase in such a way that makes it too similar to the original
- take (lift) sentences or paragraphs from something someone else wrote
- use someone else's work without crediting that person
- be dishonest in any way
The hare peered out of the brush, only to be seen and to dart back in, terrified.
What are the elements of a paragraph?
Sentences? A paragraph is made up of sentences. It begins with a topic sentence, continues with supporting sentences, and ends with a concluding sentence. * New person * And I would like to cal a "hook" is a sentence to lead the reader into reading the paragraph.
What is a synonym for the word consultations?
Some synonyms for "consultations" are appointment, argument, buzz session, clambake, confab, conference, council, deliberation, dialogue, discussion, examination, groupthink, hearing, huddle, interview, meeting, powwow, second opinion, and session.
What does a blue-collar approach mean?
It means working on the shop floor of a factory - often as a manual worker or mechanic. It is seen as a rung below a white collar worker who is usually employed in an office.
The essay is a difficult thing to catagorize. An essay can have many purposes, but the basic structure is the matter. You may be writing an essay to argue for a particular point of view or to explain the steps necessary to complete a task.
One type of essay is called stream of consciousness, which involves the writer jotting down every thought that goes through their head as fast as they can.
Another is an informative essay. This is where you're aiming to explain, teach, or- for lack of a better word- inform someone about something.
There is also the persuasive essay, which involves attempting to get the reader to see your point of view on a topic.
There are several other types of essays, such as the comparison essay, the analysis essay, or the narrative essay.
However, the essay as a whole varies as to what 'type' of writing it is. It can be non-fiction or fiction. The length of an essay depends on how well you know your topic.
What is a word that describes people who work well together?
Participation. Co-operation. Support. Listening. Sharing.
What is the purpose of the following sentence?
A hook in a topic sentence is designed to get the reader's attention.
Do you prefer working alone or in a group?
That sort of depends on the job you are going for, but for the most part be honest without being negative towards what you don't prefer to do.
I think an excellent employee needs to be good at both.
Try to learn as much as you can about the job. What does it involve on a day-to-day basis and how much will you need to work independently as opposed to collaborating with others?
For most jobs, you will need to do some combination of both. The interviewer will want to hear that you derive satisfaction from doing good work on your own and enjoy the opportunity to focus on tasks, while you also thrive in a team and benefit from the interaction with colleagues. It's no contradiction to enjoy both. Working as part of a team is essential sometimes. A group dynamic can be very productive and creative. You can bounce ideas off one another and learn from each other's experience. At other times you can be much more productive on your own.
The balance will depend very much on the job you're interviewing for.
Honestly, I hope, but you can hedge a little: "I like to work with a group, but have a part of the project that is my personal responsibility." Of course, if you are applying for a position as a lighthouse keeper, you definitely prefer to work alone. If you are going to Antarctica, you definitely want to be a team player.
A good sentence using the word 'ingenuous' could be 'The student made an ingenuous remark by saying they forgot their homework on the bus'. Another sentence might be 'Sarah's ingenuous behavior made her easy prey for the robbery'.
What is the most important part of a paragraph?
The most important part of a paragraph is its main sentence(s) that has the topic of that paragraph's central idea.
How many chapters does a novel have?
Typical novels are about 260 pages, 65,000 words, and 18 chapters, about 14 pages a chapter. But for suspense novels you'll be going up into 50's and even to 90 chapters with only 3-4 pages a chapter.
Romance novels have less chapters with typically more pages per chapter.
But really, chapters really depend. But a novel should be about 65,000 words and the chapters shouldn't go over 20 pages unless your writing something historical.
Subjective writing, as with a subjective observation, is based on personal opinions or beliefs rather than exclusively on facts. Political and religious literature often contains subjective material from the author or other sources. In some cases, the writing may be based on opinion but simply presented for the reader's examination. In other cases, it is used in persuasive efforts such as editorials and speeches.
Where to put a period in a quote?
Right before the quote ends. For example:
He said, "You are a jerk."
When would you use written communication?
People use written communication for many reasons. One reason might be that they want to send a message to somebody that they can't talk to, or they want the recipient to have the written message to physically keep. Somebody might use written communication to compile data that will be used for reference in the future. Somebody who is unable to speak might use writing as a means of communication.
What is the next stage of the writing process after brainstorming?
The brainstorming comes as the initial form of writing, also called pre-writing. The four stages for creating a new work, especially of writing, are:
1. Brainstorming
2. Culling and selecting
3. Writing/implementing
4. Editing/improving
Some authorities emphasize that one of the secrets to finishing polished creative works is to keep steps 1 and 2 very separate, and again keep steps 3 and 4 separate.
In other words, don't cull (eliminate) ideas while brainstorming, and don't edit while you write. This keeps your energy focused and improves productivity and confidence, and avoids "writer's block".
