MIDTERMS

• What should you pay attention to regarding the quality of your thinking?

  Accuracy, clarity, and relevance
• Why is it important to ask yourself questions while writing?

  To ensure intellectual perseverance, integrity, and fair-mindedness
• What are some impediments you might face while reasoning through your paper?

  Limited time and personal biases
• What are the fundamental concepts central to all writing?

  Content, audience, and communication
• What is the relationship between critical writing and critical thinking?

  • Critical writing is interdependent with critical thinking and reading skills.
  • Descriptive writing differs from critical writing.
  • Attention to certain factors is necessary for effective critical writing.
• What is the first component of writing a paper?

  Planning
• What is a thesis statement?

  A specific claim that the whole paper centers on
• How do main points relate to a thesis statement?

  Main points explain, support, or elaborate on the thesis statement
• What does the outline of a paper represent?

  The structure or blueprint of the paper
• Why is researching important in writing a paper?

  It helps understand the topic and enriches the paper's trustworthiness
• What is the next step after planning a paper?

  Researching
• What does the body of the paper consist of?

  The main points elaborated from the thesis
• What is the dual purpose of writing?

  To express and to impress
• What are the components of the writing process?

  Planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing
• What does critical writing involve according to Lane (2021)?

  Providing arguments and examples, choosing precise terms, and ensuring logical transitions
• How does one read to "respond" rather than "react"?

  By being open-minded and objective, analyzing ideas presented
• What are the differences between critical writing and descriptive writing?

  Critical Writing:

  • Develops reasoned arguments
  • Participates in academic debate
  • Evaluates significance and critiques options

  
  

  Descriptive Writing:

  • Reports information without reasoning
  • Sets background and provides evidence
  • Informs about what has been read or seen
• What is brainstorming in the context of writing a paper?

  A prewriting technique to identify possible aspects of the topic
• What is the purpose of freewriting as a brainstorming strategy?

  To increase the flow of ideas without worrying about correctness
• What should you do during freewriting?

  Write down every idea without worrying about grammar
• What is listing in brainstorming?

  Writing down keywords to generate ideas
• How can clustering help in brainstorming?

  By indicating relationships among ideas and generating connections
• What does a thesis statement define?

  The subject matter and main ideas of your paper
• What are the features of a good thesis statement?

  A thesis statement must be contentious, arguable, specific, focused, clear, and concise
• What should you do during the revising process?

  Make changes, add or subtract ideas, and improve the paper
• What is the starting point after choosing a topic for your paper?

  Developing your thinking about the topic
• What is the purpose of generating a strong thesis statement?

  To provide direction for your paper and outline what to expect
• What should you consider when addressing the implications of your paper?

  The consequences of saying X rather than Y
• How can you identify patterns or similarities among listed ideas during brainstorming?


  By reviewing the list and observing connections
• What is the purpose of the concluding section of a paper?

  To restate the thesis and main points developed
• What does the term "elements of reasoning" refer to in writing?


  The logical structure and thought process behind the topic
• What is the significance of generating a thesis statement in the writing process?

  It helps focus the paper and guides the research needed
• What should you do after generating a thesis statement?


  Create the structure and outline of your paper
• What is the role of the introductory section in a paper?

  To state the thesis and summarize the main points
• How does one ensure the overall logic of a presentation in critical writing?

  By making clear transitions from one thought to another
• What is the writing process described in the material?


  • Writing is a recursive process involving several components.
  • Paying attention to elements of reasoning helps develop and narrow down the topic.
• What does SEE-I stand for in writing?


  State, Elaborate, Exemplify, Illustrate.
• What does "State" mean in the SEE-I method?


  To say something briefly, clearly, and as precisely as possible.
• How does one "Elaborate" according to the SEE-I method?


  To expand on something and explain it in greater length.
• What is the goal of "Exemplify" in the SEE-I method?


  To give a well-chosen example that clarifies the meaning.