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The Writing Process

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Simple 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, and this 2) Satan on the other hand is not

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Parenthetical 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 The narrator says, “ ……” O , g B n i r o ed s u r e v The narrator agrees argues …. asserts …. demonstrates. . defends …. . disagrees ……. notes …… states ……

Introducing Quotations Use a comma after a verb that introduces a quotation. Smith concludes, “The solution is elusive; years of research are still required” (32).

Introducing Quotations Use NO punctuation if the introductory phrase ends with “that. ” Smith emphasizes the need for patience, noting that “. . . years of research are still required” (32). .

Introducing Quotations Use a colon after a complete sentence that introduces a quotation. Smith implies that the answer will not come quickly: “The solution is elusive; years of research are still required” (32).

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 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

Integrating Quote fragments and integrate into the text. The narrator refers to the Squire as “ A lovere and a lusty bachelor” (Chaucer 80).

No 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: //ww w. unc. ed u/d epts/wcw eb/hando uts /transitio ns. html

Types of Transitions between sections Transitions between paragraphs Transitions within paragraphs http: //www. sass. uottawa. ca/writing/kit/ grammar-transitional. pdf

Run-ons and Comma Splices 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.

Complete sentence __________________ , and __________________ ; however, _____

Phrase complete sentence _. _ , _________

Solutions 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 ….

Common Errors About one in ten of us are blessed with a variant that promotes a log-like slumber.

Common Error There’s many reasons for this effect.

Solutions There are many reasons for this effect. Many reasons for this effect are …. . Smith discussed many reasons for this effect including …. .

Common Error The group presented their report.

Wordiness…………. . 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 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 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/Effect Affect = Action = Verb The researchers’ results affected later studies. Effect = Result = Noun The effect of the drums added suspense.

Then/Than He ran faster th_n his friend. com He ran faster than his friend. pari son Th_n she went to the store. sequ e Then she went to the store. nce

Apostrophes and Possessives The poets poem In the 1990 s The poet’s poem The childrens poems The children’s poems The poems are In the 1990’s,

Misplaced/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 Modifiers I like to listen to rock music doing my homework. Swinging wildly through the trees, the children were delighted by the monkeys.

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