Formal Writing Flashcards

1
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Formal writing is always _ person.

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3rd

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2
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It is always _ tense.

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Present

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3
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There are no _.

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Contractions

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4
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  • Hook
  • Background
  • Thesis
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Introduction (classic)

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5
Q
  • Pieces of evidence for each
  • Reasoning
  • Transitions
  • Rebuttal
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Three body paragraphs (classic)

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6
Q
  • Summarize

- End with going further

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Conclusion (classic)

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7
Q

Classic essay

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Classical model

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8
Q

Everyday arguments

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Toulmin model

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9
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-State argument

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Claim (toulmin model)

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10
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-Evidence

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Grounds (toulmin model)

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11
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-Connects grounds to claim

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Warrant (toulmin model)

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12
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-Supports warrant

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Backing (toulmin model)

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13
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-Counter argument

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Rebuttal (toulmin model)

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14
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-Limits strength of claim

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Qualifiers (toulmin model)

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15
Q

Controversial topics

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Rogerian model

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16
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-Address counter argument right away

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Introduction (rogerian model)

17
Q

-Show understanding (“We can all agree…”)

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Summary of opposing views (rogerian model)

18
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  • Transition into own opinion
  • Compromise
  • Find common ground
  • Exceptions
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Understanding and validity (rogerian model)

19
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  • Examples
  • Evidence
  • Neutral language
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State your position (rogerian model)

20
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  • Readdress issue
  • State solution
  • Shows yours is better
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Conclusion (rogerian model)