REWRI

• What are the six aspects of understanding reading and writing differences across disciplines?

  Writer's purpose, tone, reader's goal, language, organization, features
• How does a writer's purpose change?

  It changes based on discipline, topic, and goals
• What is the definition of purpose in writing?

  The reason the writer is writing
• What does writing tone and style reveal?

  They reveal more than just the words used
• How does tone differ across disciplines?

  It varies depending on the material and audience
• Why is coherence important in writing?

  It makes sentences easily understood by the reader
• What does coherence mean in writing?

  Logical arrangement of sentences
• What are the different arrangements of details in writing?

  • Chronological order
  • Spatial order
  • Emphatic order
• What is the reader's goal when reading different texts?

  It changes depending on the material being read
• How does specific language aid in understanding a text?

  It helps clarify the text's meaning
• How are readings across disciplines structured?

  They are organized in specific ways
• What are discipline-specific features in writing?

  Traits unique to a particular field
• What is the significance of signal devices in writing?

  They connect ideas for smooth flow
• What are the types of transitions in writing?

  • Time
  • Sequence
  • Space
  • Illustration
  • Comparison
  • Contrast
  • Cause & Effect
  • Conclusion
• What is parallelism in writing?

  Consistency in grammatical structures
• Why are synonyms used in writing?

  To prevent tedious repetitions
• What are pronouns in writing?

  Words that substitute a noun
• What are mechanics in writing?

  Conventions for spelling, punctuation, and capitalization
• What is a claim in a text?

  Statements used to help readers understand
• What are the kinds of claims in writing?

  • Claim of fact
  • Claim of value
  • Claim of policy
• What is a claim of fact?

  A debatable statement presented as true
• What is a claim of value?

  An argument about the importance of something
• What is a claim of policy?

  Rules or regulations proposed as solutions
• What is context in writing?

  The backdrop that informs the text
• What is hypertext?

  A specially formatted text with links
• What is intertextuality?

  Understanding texts in relation to others
• What are the benefits of intertextuality?

  • Broadens knowledge
  • Provides different perspectives
  • Validates existing ideas
• What is reasoning in writing?

  Giving statements for justification and explanation
• What is schema according to Jean Piaget?

  Frameworks for understanding based on experiences
• How do schemas affect reasoning?

  They guide reasoning based on past experiences
• What should you consider when using reading material for reasoning?

  Relevance, clarity, and source citation
• Why is it important to substantiate ideas with facts?

  To add validity and credibility to claims
• What are the characteristics of sound reasoning?

  Focused on issues, represents multiple views, avoids personal attacks
• How can reasoning become more believable?

  By accommodating other people's views
• What should you avoid in sound reasoning?

  Attacking people to discredit their arguments