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Effective summary (style)
Definition
Use own words; use quotation marks for direct quotes; create transition using author's name and present-tense verbs
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Cohesion
Definition
The smooth flow and connection between sentences and paragraphs in writing
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Effective summary (content)
Definition
Includes all main points and major details; excludes minor details; only contains article's ideas; reflects article's purpose
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Plagiarism
Definition
Using someone else's work or ideas without proper attribution or credit
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Topic sentence
Definition
The first sentence of a paragraph that states the main idea of that paragraph
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Transition words
Definition
Words and phrases that connect ideas between sentences and paragraphs (however, therefore, furthermore)
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Rhetorical appeal
Definition
Persuasive strategies: ethos (credibility), pathos (emotion), logos (logic)
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Rough draft
Definition
The first version of a piece of writing that will be revised and edited
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Thesis statement
Definition
A clear, concise statement that presents the main argument or focus of an essay
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Peer review
Definition
The process of having classmates or colleagues review and provide feedback on your writing
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Effective summary (introductory sentence)
Definition
Should contain article's title, author and present the main claim or focus
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Paraphrasing
Definition
Restating someone else's ideas in your own words while maintaining the original meaning
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Bibliography
Definition
A list of all sources consulted and cited in a research paper
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Proofreading
Definition
The final stage of editing focused on catching spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors
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Concise writing
Definition
Expressing ideas clearly using the fewest words necessary without losing meaning