MIDTERM_TWP_L1
a pedagogical term for the writing of "high-risk" students who are perceived to be unprepared for conventional college courses in freshman composition.
introduced in the 1970s
an alternative to remedial or developmental writing
BASIC WRITING
elements of writing
- FOCUS
- ORGANIZATION
- SOLID DEVELOPMENT
- CLARITY, CONCISION, PRECISION
- GRAMMATICAL CORRECTNESS/AVOIDANCE OF SPELLING & TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS
The paper should have a clear point, expressed as a thesis sentence, early in the paper.
FOCUS
The purpose of the paper is to prove its point. To that end, the paper should be organized as a series of major sub-points that lead logically to the thesis as the conclusion.
ORGANIZATION
Each of the sub-points should be explained in sufficient detail to convince the reader of their validity.
SOLID DEVELOPMENT
Say what you mean, as clearly and concisely as possible. Vagueness or ambiguity suggests to the reader that you're not sure what you're writing about.
CLARITY, CONCISION, PRECISION
Grammar is a convention to improve communication. Grammatical mistakes or typos convey that you either don't know how to write correctly or you don't care.
GRAMMATICAL CORRECTNESS/AVOIDANCE OF SPELLING & TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS
a narrative of real and imaginary events involving real or imaginary people
even images or moving pictures (movies) can narrate a...
needs to be represented in words
generally designed to entertain, and/or send a message across
STORY
the length of a written story will depend on the...
FORMAT (novel / novella / short story)
the ... of the story has no bearing on its quality
LENGTH
Describes the social and cultural activity of sharing stories, sometimes with improvisation, theatrics, or embellishment.
STORY TELLING
Every culture has its own stories or narratives, which are shared as a means of...
- ENTERTAINMENT
- EDUCATION
- CULTURAL PRESERVATION
- INSTILLING MORAL VALUES
create magic and a sense of wonder at the world
teach us about life, about ourselves, and about others
STORIES
importance of story telling
- a unique way for kids to develop an understanding, respect, and appreciation for other cultures
- promote a positive attitude towards people from different lands and religions
refers to writing, photography, and other media that are self-published online
started as an opportunity for individuals to write diary-style entries, but it has since been incorporated into websites for many businesses
BLOGGING
shortened version of "weblog"
an online journal or informational website displaying information in the reverse chronological order, with the latest posts appearing first, at the top
a platform where a writer or a group of writers share their views on an individual subject
BLOG