LANG101 (4QTR)
Cards (43)
- one sentence summary that guides, controls, and unifies the paper
- guides, controls, and unifies ideas in a paragraph. Develops the details in the thesis statement
- may be a major or minor detail. can be facts, reasons, testimonies, statistics, and experiments that support the topic sentence
- a non-linear way to present information and is usually accomplished using “links”.
- Links with access to other old posts
- is a global hypertext system of information residing on servers linked across the internet.
- is the foundation of the World Wide Web enabling users to click on the link to obtain more information on a subsequent page on the same site or from a website anywhere in the world.
- the term hypertext was coined by?
- the term hypertext was coined in what year?
- colloquially termed a web address, is a reference to a web resource that specifies its location on a computer network and a mechanism for retrieving it.
- most commonly to reference web pages (http), but are also used for file transfer (ftp), email (mailto), database access (JDBC), and many other applications.
- Most web browsers display the URL of a web page ___ the page in an address bar.
- refers to a work whose meaning is shaped by referencing or calling to mind other texts
- It is the restatement of a story or re-expression of a narrative.
- It is the method of directly lifting the exact statements or set of words from a text another author has made.
- In this method, a writer or speaker explicitly or implicitly pertains to an idea or passage found in another text without the use of quotation.
- It is a text developed in a way that it copies the style or other properties of another text without making fun of it, unlike in a parody.
- It is a concise document that highlights your education, work experiences, and other qualifications such as your skills and strengths.
- It should consider your extracurricular, and leadership qualities
- include your full name and contact information
- convey your goals or highlights experience
- list the most recent first
- use action verbs for descriptive phrases and list the most recent experience first
- optional part; headings could be languages, awards achievements, skills, etc
- 2 to 3 reliable people to endorse you; could be former professor or employer
- References
- awards/recognition
- Work experience (reverse ordering)
- also known as “letter of intent”. It is a brief discussion of your intention to be admitted in a specific course in college.
- is widely known as a “cover letter”. It is used to introduce yourself to a prospective employer
- is the most formal and commonly used format in business and official correspondence. In this layout, every element of the letter, including the sender’s address, date, recipient’s address, salutation, body, closing, and signature, aligns to the left margin.
- offers a blend of formality and modern design. It distinguishes itself from the full block style by positioning the sender’s address, date complimentary close, and signature towards the center or right side of the page, while the rest of the content aligns to the left.
- This style emphasizes professionalism and simplicity, making it a popular choice for formal communications.
- This style maintains a professional look while introducing an element of visual interest, making it suitable for business letters that seek a balance between tradition and contemporary aesthetics.
- also known as the indented style, combines elements of the full block modified block styled with a tradition twist.
- This format adds a degree of formality and structure to the document making it appropriate for business letters that require a more traditional approach while still adhering to professional standards.
- the sender’s mailing address
- the date when the letter was written
- receiver’s name, job title, and address
- usually begins with “Dear” and uses colon (:) at the end