REWRI

• What is a book review?

  A form of literary criticism analyzing a book
• What do book reviews allow students to do?

  Present their opinion on the author's ideas
• What are the main components of a book review's introduction?

  • Introduce the topic of the book
  • Introduce the title and author
  • State the purpose of the book
  • State your thesis for the review
• What should be included in the body paragraph of a book review?

  • Use about 3 quotations from the book
  • Summarize the quotations in your own words
  • Mention your point-of-view on the quotations
  • Summarize the author's major argument
  • Identify key strengths and weaknesses
  • Support claims with evidence from the text
• What are the key elements to include in the conclusion of a book review?

  • Summarize quotations and explanations
  • Discuss what you've learned
  • Assess the book's importance
  • Identify potential readers
  • Suggest future research directions
  • Consider new research opportunities
• What is an article critique?

  An assignment reflecting on a research article
• What are the main components of an article critique's introduction?

  • Author's name and article title
  • Author's main point
  • Thesis statement previewing analysis
• What should be included in the summary of an article critique?

  • Arguments presented in the article
  • Findings of the article
  • Author's name and article title
• What does the critique section of an article critique involve?

  • Discuss strengths and weaknesses
  • State opinions on clarity, relevance, accuracy
  • Use specific examples to support statements
• What are the key points to summarize in the conclusion of an article critique?

  • Summarize key points
  • Comment on the significance of the research
• What is a literature review?

  Discussion of published information in a subject
• What is a newspaper article?

  A written piece informing about current events
• What are the main features of a newspaper article?

  • Headline
  • Byline
  • Lead
  • Body
  • Subheading
  • Illustration
  • Front page
• What is the purpose of a headline in a newspaper article?

  To grab the reader's attention
• What is a byline in a newspaper article?

  Author's name and publication details
• What does the lead of a newspaper article do?

  Answers the 5 Ws: who, what, when, why, where
• What is included in the body of a newspaper article?

  • Main events in chronological order
  • Important information about what happened
• What is a subheading in a newspaper article?

  Provides more information about the article
• What is the front page of a newspaper?

  First page with main stories and publication info
• What distinguishes a news article from a features article?

  • News article: report on an event
  • Features article: in-depth on an issue or person
• What is an editorial in a newspaper?

  Article expressing the newspaper's perspective
• What is included in the international news section of a newspaper?

  • News about other countries
  • Political news, wars, disasters
• What is typically found in the entertainment or lifestyle section of a newspaper?

  • Interviews with popular figures
  • Information on health, beauty, hobbies
• What are the types of professional correspondence mentioned?

  • Application letters (college and employment)
  • Resumes
  • Sales letters
  • Reservation and order letters
  • Letters of resignation, reference, acceptance, refusal, collection, complaint, adjustment, inquiry
  • Memorandum
• What is an application letter for college admission?

  Letter written to apply to a college
• What is the purpose of a resume?

  To outline education, qualifications, and achievements
• What is a sales letter?

  Offers a product or service to clients
• What is a letter of resignation?

  Terminates the employer-employee relationship
• What is a letter of reference or recommendation?

  Provides a character reference for a job applicant
• What is a letter of refusal?

  Contains a negative statement politely
• What is a letter of complaint?

  Formal communication of dissatisfaction
• What is a letter of adjustment?

  Response to a client's complaint
• What is a letter of inquiry?

  Used to inquire about specific information
• What is a memorandum?

  Used to disseminate information between departments