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Midterms Flashcards

1
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What are the 6 steps of th ewriting process?

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  1. know the purpose
  2. generate ideas
  3. organizaing your ideas
  4. write multiple drafts
  5. edit your writing
  6. proofread your paper
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In the writing process what do you do to (1) know the purpose?

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Know if you should be writing an opinion, academic information, or creativity.

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In the writing process what do you do to (2) generate ideas?

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  • Generate ideas that fit the assignment
  • Use ideas that are intersting to you
  • Look for resources availabel on the subject you find intersting
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In the writing process what do you do to (3) organize your ideas?

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  • Use a method that works for YOU
  • Make sure your main components flow sequentally
  • index cards are often great
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In the writing process what do you do to (4) write multiple drafts?

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  • NEVER turn in your first draft
  • every writer should go through at least two drafts of their paper during the writing process
  • first draft, when you see your topic come into focus
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In the writing process what do you do to (5) edit your writing?

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  • edit in the way that works best for YOU
  • reading out loud
  • before you edit, step away for a while and come back to it
  • editing focuses on the content of the paper and how the info. works and flows together
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In the writing process what do you do to (6) proofread your paper?

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  • focus on: grammar, spelling, punctuation
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In the writing process what is the difference between proofreading and editing ones paper?

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Editing focuses on the content of the paper and how the info. works and flows together.

Proofreading however, focuses on the mechanics of the paper (grammar, spelling, punctuation).

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When emailing the instructor what format must be used?

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The WEbCampus email forum

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How quickly will emails be responded to and on what days?

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Emails will be responded to within 24 hours on refular weekdays.
Emails may or may not be answered on weekends.

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True or False: only emails containing the proper inbox will be responed to.

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True

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Cell phones are not permitted on _____ days and must remin off and in your _____.

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test

bag

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13
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How many absences are students allowed without penalty?

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3

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14
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What happens if you miss more than three days of class?

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It will result in a letter grade deduction from the final term grade

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True or False: The three allowed absences do not constitute you “sick leave”

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False; your sick leave also counts

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16
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True or False: A doctor’s note lets you have additional sick leave

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False

17
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What is the bonus for perfect attendance?

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5 percentge points

18
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What are the required texts for this class?

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  1. APA Manual
  2. Little Brother
  3. A School for My Village: A Promise to the Orphans of Nyaka
  4. The A Game: Nine Steps to Better Grades
19
Q

In terms of your overall grade how much percentages are each project?

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Team Building Project- 5%
Research Paper/Oral Presentation- 25%
Quizzes, short writing, and homework- 20%
Midterm Exam- 25%
Final- 25%
20
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True or False: students don’t have to submit all assignments to pass the course

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false; you do

21
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Late assignments will be accepted with ___ points deducted for each day it’s late. If an assignment is turned in after ____ days it will be accpted but not givern credit.

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2

10

22
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True or False: The university will try to protect, defend, and/or assume any responsiblity for employee or student violations of fair use laws.

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False; you are solely responsible

23
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Make up only applies to what?

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religious holidays

24
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How soon must a student notify the instructor on religious holidays?

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No later than the end of the first two weeks of classes.

25
Q

When is a student who recives an I (incomplete) is responsible for making up whatever work was lacking?

A

at the end of the semester

26
Q

True or False: If course requirements aren’t completed within th etime indicated then a grade of F wil be recorded and the GPA will be adjusted accordingly.

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True

27
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What are some common errors students make while writing a faculty email?

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  1. eill not address the instructor properly
  2. will leave out a closing
  3. will use slang
  4. will have gramtical and spelling errors
  5. may type in all caps
  6. will sound unprofessional or rude
28
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What things should you do when writing professional emails?

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  1. students must always address instructors as Dr. or Professor. If the instructor is a Graduate Assistant you can address them as Mr./Ms/Mrs.
  2. always have a closing such as “regards” or “thank you” followed by your full name
  3. be specific as possible.
  4. do not use slang
  5. watch tone
  6. proofread your email to avoid grammatical and spelling errors

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