ENC 1101: The Writing Process

What does it mean to have a narrow focus?

• To know a lot about the topic.
• To have a lot of books on the topic.
• To have a specific idea of what you want to say about the topic.
• To have a general idea about the topic,

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Which of these brainstorming methods was NOT mentioned as a way to explore what you know about a subject?

• Voice memo

• Free writing

• Clustering

• Listing

What is the main purpose of brainstorming?

• Just coming up with ideas.
• Coming up with subtopics to use as keywords for research.
• Getting ideas of how to write the introduction.
• Getting ideas of what not to write about.

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After you are finished brainstorming what do you do?

• Add more subtopics

• Organize your ideas and research

• Write an outline

• Start writing the introduction

Which of the following techniques is a way to show the relationships among your ideas?

• Add more subtopics

• Cut out the subtopics that are not needed

• Write an outline

• Start writing the introduction

What should you write in your initial outline?

• Sentences about the key ideas about the topic.

• Important statistics about the topic.

• Keywords and citation information.

• Just keywords or complete sentences.

What is the most important part of the introduction?

• The sentence that grabs the readers attention.
• The sentences which give background information.
• The thesis statement.
• The explanation of how you got your information.

In determining your audience, you should consider:

• the readers’ familiarity with your subject.

• the readers’ attitude towards your subject.

• the type of evidence that would most likely persuade your reader.

What is the main thing that you are checking when you evaluate your essay?

• The content.
• The vocabulary.
• The grammar.
• The citations.

What should you do when you revise your essay?

• Add missing details.
• Clarify existing details.
• Correct grammar mistakes.
• Add missing details and clarify existing details.