Quiz1. Name 1 thing you should not do in a
presentation.2. Name 1 thing you should.3. Name one way you can control feeling
nervous? What is one thing you should say or do over and over?
Comp 1’s Greatest Hits
Writing Reminders
STUCK?Use Pre-Writing Techniques
FREE-WRITEBRAINSTORMMIND-MAPCLUSTER
Problem: Disorganized Paragraphs
I thought I knew where I
was going with this…
Solution: Back to BasicsUnity:
One paragraph,one idea;new idea,
new paragraph
Organization:
Build your paragraph to support your
topic sentence.
Coherence:
Go for the flow.Listen to your
language. Use
transitions.
Problem: I still don’t get the whole
thesis statement thing
Key FeaturesMain Idea in a Complete Sentence
The sport of cross-country running.
Why do I want to be a teacher?
This is not a complete sentence.
The sport of cross-country running has allowed me to get in better shape, eat healthy, and meet some interesting
people.
Being a teacher is a great profession, because it allows me to work with students, other professionals, and be creative.
This is a question, not a statement.
Thesis Statement
Thesis Statement
Remember:
If you write a good thesis
statement, you make writing a
good paper a lot
easier.
Solution- Check that your thesis:
Is a complete sentence
Powerfully states your main point or claim
Communicates both the limited subject and your attitude
Serves as a roadmap that provides the structure for a focused paper
Thesis mine!
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Read About Thesis Statements
Problem: I still have issues with citing sources
Solution: Use the MSWordReferences Tab
Citations and Bibliography pane makes it easy to select style and cite sources correctly!
I also have the River Writer program if you want it!
It’s a
snap!
References
Main Body
Abstract
General Format
Title page
Your essay should include four major sections:
An abstract page and list of references are titled as Abstract and Reference, respectively.
Title Page
Page header:(use Insert Page Header)title flush left + page number flush right.
Title:(in the upper half of the page, centered)name (no title or degree) + affiliation (university, etc.)
Abstract PagePage header: do NOT include “Running head:”
Abstract: centered, at the top of the page
Write a 150- to 250- word summary of your paper in an accurate, concise, and specific manner.
Independent and Dependent Clauses
All sentences have a simple subject, verb and object(ive)=SVO
Ex: Tanya ran to the store. (Subject)(verb) (object)Tanya’s objective was to run to the store.SVO structure is also called an Independent
Clause, so what is a dependent clause?
How to Correct Run-Ons and Comma Splices
Method 1- Use a period and a capital letter.
Run-on: The computer hummed loudly the sound was annoying.
Comma Splice: The computer hummed loudly, the sound was annoying.
Correct.- The computer hummed loudly. The sound was annoying.
Method 2- Use a comma and a joining word (FANBOYS- For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So) Hint: the comma comes BEFORE the FANBOYS, and can be called coordinating conjunctions or joining words)
Run-on: Dolphins have killed sharks they never attack humans.
Comma splice: Dolphins have killed sharks, they never attack humans.
Correct- Dolphins have killed sharks, but they never attack humans.
The Comma, The 4 Main Uses1. To separate three or more items in a series.
Example: The school cafeteria has learned not to serve broccoli, spinach, or Brussels sprouts.
Our tasks for the party are blowing up balloons, setting the table, and planning music
2. To separate introductory material from the rest of the sentence.Example: After taking a hot shower, Vince fell
asleep on the sofa.When covered with chocolate syrup, frozen yogurt
is not a diet food.3. To join two complete thoughts connected by
FANBOYS.Example: Lee broke her leg in the accident, and her car was badly damaged.
4. Using two commas to set apart extra information in the middle of a sentence (parenthetical phrases/ appositives)
Example: Mike, who lives in Michigan, loves the Tigers.
Get out your papers, class review
Activity