Unit 2: Extended Writing Project

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  1. research
    systematic investigation to establish facts
    Research is the process of asking questions about a topic and finding answers from multiple sources in print or online.
  2. source
    a document from which information is obtained
    Sources are the articles, documents, websites, books, or other information that an author uses to gather information about his or her topic.
  3. primary source
    a firsthand document that provides information
    A primary source is a firsthand account of thoughts or events by the individual who experienced or witnessed them.
  4. secondary source
    a work that describes or analyzes firsthand accounts
    A secondary source analyzes and interprets primary sources.
  5. reliable
    conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
    Reliable sources are those that provide accurate, trustworthy, and unbiased information about the topic.
  6. organize
    cause to be structured according to some principle or idea
    The purpose of argumentative writing is to convince readers to adopt a particular point of view on an issue, to take action, or to choose a side. To do this, writers must organize and present the case to support their thesis, or claim.
  7. thesis
    an unproved statement advanced as a premise in an argument
    The purpose of argumentative writing is to convince readers to adopt a particular point of view on an issue, to take action, or to choose a side. To do this, writers must organize and present the case to support their thesis, or claim.
  8. evidence
    knowledge on which to base belief
    They must give reasons the reader should agree with their view and then support those reasons with evidence.
  9. outline
    a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument
    Writers usually use a graphic organizer, outline, or other method for arranging their material.
  10. introduction
    the first section of a communication
    The introduction is the opening paragraph or section of a nonfiction text.
  11. topic
    the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
    In an argumentative text, the introduction sets the stage for reading by introducing the topic or issue, introducing the main sources of information, and stating the thesis or claim in which the author takes a clear position on an issue.
  12. claim
    an assertion that something is true or factual
    In an argumentative text, the introduction sets the stage for reading by introducing the topic or issue, introducing the main sources of information, and stating the thesis or claim in which the author takes a clear position on an issue.
  13. hook
    anything that serves as an enticement
    A strong introduction grabs the reader’s attention with a hook.
  14. conclusion
    the last section of a communication
    The conclusion is the ending paragraph or section of an essay.
  15. impression
    a clear and telling mental image
    The author restates the thesis in the conclusion and ends with a strong call to action or other statement that will leave a lasting impression on the reader.
  16. reference
    a short note recognizing a source of information
    The title and author should be included in the reference. Sources can also be people or examples the author plans to discuss.
  17. prove
    provide evidence for
    The introduction includes the author’s claim or thesis near the end. This is the main idea of the essay, which the author plans to prove to be true.
  18. point of view
    the perspective from which a story is told
    The claim statement should express a clear point of view on the issue discussed in the essay.
  19. citation
    a short note recognizing a source of information
    Citations give credit for quotations or any ideas that did not come from the essay writer.
  20. cite
    make reference to
    At the end of the paper, the Works Cited section forms a bibliography that gives complete information about each source.
Created on Mon Apr 12 09:56:23 EDT 2021 (updated Mon Jun 21 12:59:14 EDT 2021)

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