Description is used in papers to entice the readers, but you can't just use the ordinary expressions. Finding new ways to describe something or say things is what sets most writers apart from the rest. Description is the part in writing that entertains as well as persuades the readers.
When describing things you need to choose a dominant impression. This is just an obvious quality that sticks out to you. Once you choose this you have to make sure everything you write about follows that impression. After you do this, you need to have supporting details. These prove that your impressions are correct, and help give the reader a picture in their head of what you're talking about.
In descriptions, there are two types of details: objective and expressive. Objective is basically an unbiased opinion. Expressive is an opinion that is a little more personal. In either of these types of details, it is important to pick the right words. Basically, don't try to sound too smart. Try to use different words to describe things, but make sure they are still common.
Saturday, August 30, 2014
Chapter 3: Writing and Rewriting
When writing a paper it's very important to take your time and not rush your words, but a great way to get all your thoughts out on paper is by making a rough draft. This is your first draft of a paper. This should be very raw, and need a lot of rewriting. It is best to write a rough draft in one sitting. The structure of your essay is very important. They need to consist of an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
An introduction is very important because it sets the mood for the paper. It's needs to be interesting to hook the reader to your paper. There are many ways to approach your introduction. Some ways include: using a story, using background information, describing something or someone, or using an interesting quotation.
While your introduction needs to be interesting, your body paragraphs have to back it up. These paragraphs have two key parts to them. They need to have a topic sentence and supporting details. A topic sentence is usually the first sentence of the paragraph. This sentence tells the readers what you're going to be talking about. The supporting details are the rest of the sentences that explain and prove the point you're trying to get across. It's very important that all your body paragraphs jive together. Each paragraph needs to flow into the next. They need to build off of each other, and give the reader no option but to arrive at your conclusion.
Conclusions are also very important. This is the part of your essay that brings all of your points and opinions together to arrive at one ending. This is the writers last chance to win the reader over. So it is important that your conclusion is clear and concise. Conclusions can be all different lengths as long as it does a good job of closing the essay.
An introduction is very important because it sets the mood for the paper. It's needs to be interesting to hook the reader to your paper. There are many ways to approach your introduction. Some ways include: using a story, using background information, describing something or someone, or using an interesting quotation.
While your introduction needs to be interesting, your body paragraphs have to back it up. These paragraphs have two key parts to them. They need to have a topic sentence and supporting details. A topic sentence is usually the first sentence of the paragraph. This sentence tells the readers what you're going to be talking about. The supporting details are the rest of the sentences that explain and prove the point you're trying to get across. It's very important that all your body paragraphs jive together. Each paragraph needs to flow into the next. They need to build off of each other, and give the reader no option but to arrive at your conclusion.
Conclusions are also very important. This is the part of your essay that brings all of your points and opinions together to arrive at one ending. This is the writers last chance to win the reader over. So it is important that your conclusion is clear and concise. Conclusions can be all different lengths as long as it does a good job of closing the essay.
Chapter 1 Reading Critically
Chapter 1 Reading Critically
Critical reading is not about finding issues with a literary work. It is about trying to figure out what the author of the passage you're reading is trying to say to his readers. That is what being in college is about. It's about learning to read critically, assess the information you're reading, and being able to apply to knowledge you already have. This is specifically called synthesizing.
One thing that is important when you read critically is finding the difference between if what the author reader is saying is a fact or just an opinion. Both of these have important uses in literature such as proving points or helping the readers understand certain topics. Unfortunately just because someone has an opinion doesn't necessarily mean that it is worth listening to or that it has any value. This is also another part of critical reading. Being able to decide for yourself if someone's opinion has any worth.
A reader's attitude has a lot to do with their ability to successfully read critically. The reader needs to be able to be able to look at a specific passage as if they don't know anything about the subject. They need to be able to ask themselves questions about the passage, and decide whether the author is reliable. Another important thing is deciding if the information is recent enough to have any value.
Time is another important thing when trying to read critically. A reader must take ample time to evaluate a passage or story. First, it is good to read through it once just to get the general idea of what you're reading. Next, it is important to go back and read it again. This time to take the time to ask yourself questions, make sure you understand all the words, and find the writers point to writing the passage.
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