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Nancy MarenickThe Writing Centre
867-5221
Nancy MarenickThe Writing Centre
867-5221
The Writing Process The Writing Process
http://people.stfx.ca/nmarenic/
The Writing Process
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-
85-j7Nr9i4&feature=related
Simple Thesis StatementSimple Thesis Statement
Make a statement
Beowulf is a true epic hero while Satan is not BECAUSE, BY. or TO Defend / support your statement
1) Beowulf is this, this, and this2) Satan on the other hand is not
2000 words8 to 10 pages
clear, concise
reflectproject
Connection and Relevance
Citing SourcesCiting Sources
http://www.mystfx.ca/resources/writingcentre/MLA%20Templates_May28.2010.pdf
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/
Parenthetical ReferencesParenthetical References
Prose:
Author page
Smith argues that “………..” (32).
The colour black is used to symbolize death (Smith 32)..
Poetry:
Author line
Beowulf confronts his enemy saying “ ……………….” (32/33).
The poet confronts his enemy saying, “. . . . “ (Beowulf 32/33).
Word Variety Word Variety
The narrator says, “ ……”
The narrator agrees
argues ….
asserts ….
demonstrates ..
defends …..
disagrees …….
notes ……
states ……
Boring, Overu
sed
Introducing QuotationsIntroducing Quotations
Smith concludes, “The solution is elusive; years of research are still required” (32).
Use a comma
after a verb
that introduces
a quotation.
Introducing QuotationsIntroducing Quotations
Smith emphasizes the need for patience, noting that “. . . years of research are still required” (32)..
Use NO punctuation
if the introductory phrase ends with “that.”
Introducing QuotationsIntroducing Quotations
Smith implies that the answer will not come quickly: “The solution is elusive; years of research are still required” (32).
Use a colon after a complete sentence
that introduces a quotation.
Integrating Integrating
The tension builds when Brutus accuses Cassius of accepting bribes. He states, “Let me tell you Cassius …..” (4.3.9-11).
The tension builds when Brutus accuses Cassius of accepting bribes: “Let me tell you Cassius …..” (4.3.9-11).
Stronger, more direct
Integrating Integrating
The Duke, disguised as a friar, gets a woman named Mariana to take Isabel’s place. This is one example of how the Duke plans just as a director would do.
The Duke, disguised as a friar, gets a woman named Mariana to take Isabel’s place. Here the Duke acts like a skilled director.
Sharper, less wordy
IntegratingIntegrating
The narrator refers to the Squire as “ A lovere and a lusty bachelor” (Chaucer 80).
Quote
fragments
and
integrate
into the text.
No TransitionsNo Transitions
Readers have trouble following your organization or train of thought.
You tend to write the way you think.
Write in “chunks”
Group paper http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/transitions.html
Types of TransitionsTypes of Transitions
Transitions between sections
Transitions between paragraphs
Transitions within paragraphs
http://www.sass.uottawa.ca/writing/kit/grammar-transitional.pdf
The poet uses the colour red to emphasize the lust between the knight and his mistress, Smith also uses images of black to show fear and tension.
Run-ons and Comma SplicesRun-ons and Comma Splices
__________________ . _________________
__________________ , and ______________
__________________ ; _________________
__________________ ; however, _________
Complete sentence Complete sentence
_ . _ . _ . _ ._ . _ , _________________Phrase complete sentence
The poet uses … . Smith also uses … .
The poet uses … , and Smith also uses …
The poet uses … ;Smith also uses … .
The poet uses … ; however, Smith also … .Although the poet uses … , Smith also … .
SolutionsSolutions
Common ErrorsCommon Errors
About one in ten of us are blessed with a variant that promotes a log-like slumber.
Common ErrorCommon Error
There’s many reasons for this effect.
SolutionsSolutions
There are many reasons for this effect.
Many reasons for this effect are …..
Smith discussed many reasons for this effect including …..
Common ErrorCommon Error
The group presented their report.
Wordiness…………..SolutionWordiness…………..Solution
It is evident that there are restrictions on the movement of fish in low-water temperatures……
The evident restrictions on the movement of fish in low-water temperatures are ……
Sentence StructureSentence Structure
When the final choice was made.
Jamie won when the final choice was made.
When the final choice was made, only 50% of the students had voted.
Sentence StructureSentence Structure
They came with a proposal for the new research project. A proposal too good to refuse.
They came with a proposal for the new research project, a proposal too good to refuse.
Affect/EffectAffect/Effect
Affect = Action = Verb
The researchers’ results affected later studies.
Effect = Result = Noun
The effect of the drums added suspense.
Then/ThanThen/Than
He ran faster th_n his friend.
He ran faster than his friend.
Th_n she went to the store.
Then she went to the store.
comparison
sequence
Apostrophes and PossessivesApostrophes and Possessives
In the 1990’s, In the 1990s
The poets poem The poet’s poemThe childrens poems The children’s
poems
The poems are The poems are
Misplaced/Dangling ModifiersMisplaced/Dangling Modifiers
The professor posted the notes for the students covered in class. I shot a bear in my pajamas.Barbara’s husband walked the dog, who had worked until 8 p.m.Yesterday I found a five-dollar bill walking behind the school.
More Misplaced/Dangling ModifiersMore Misplaced/Dangling Modifiers
I like to listen to rock music doing my homework. Swinging wildly through the trees, the children were delighted by the monkeys.
Writing TipsWriting Tips
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWsvguLz0Zk&feature=related
The Writing CentreThe Writing Centre
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