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Nancy MarenickThe Writing Centre
867-5221
Nancy MarenickThe Writing Centre
867-5221
The Writing Process The Writing Process
http://people.stfx.ca/nmarenic/
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The Writing Process
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-
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Simple Thesis StatementSimple Thesis Statement
Make a statement
Beowulf is a true epic hero while Satan is not BECAUSE, BY. or TO Defend / support your statement
1) Beowulf is this, this, and this2) Satan on the other hand is not
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2000 words8 to 10 pages
clear, concise
reflectproject
Connection and Relevance
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Citing SourcesCiting Sources
http://www.mystfx.ca/resources/writingcentre/MLA%20Templates_May28.2010.pdf
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/
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Parenthetical ReferencesParenthetical References
Prose:
Author page
Smith argues that “………..” (32).
The colour black is used to symbolize death (Smith 32)..
Poetry:
Author line
Beowulf confronts his enemy saying “ ……………….” (32/33).
The poet confronts his enemy saying, “. . . . “ (Beowulf 32/33).
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Word Variety Word Variety
The narrator says, “ ……”
The narrator agrees
argues ….
asserts ….
demonstrates ..
defends …..
disagrees …….
notes ……
states ……
Boring, Overu
sed
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Introducing QuotationsIntroducing Quotations
Smith concludes, “The solution is elusive; years of research are still required” (32).
Use a comma
after a verb
that introduces
a quotation.
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Introducing QuotationsIntroducing Quotations
Smith emphasizes the need for patience, noting that “. . . years of research are still required” (32)..
Use NO punctuation
if the introductory phrase ends with “that.”
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Introducing QuotationsIntroducing Quotations
Smith implies that the answer will not come quickly: “The solution is elusive; years of research are still required” (32).
Use a colon after a complete sentence
that introduces a quotation.
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Integrating Integrating
The tension builds when Brutus accuses Cassius of accepting bribes. He states, “Let me tell you Cassius …..” (4.3.9-11).
The tension builds when Brutus accuses Cassius of accepting bribes: “Let me tell you Cassius …..” (4.3.9-11).
Stronger, more direct
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Integrating Integrating
The Duke, disguised as a friar, gets a woman named Mariana to take Isabel’s place. This is one example of how the Duke plans just as a director would do.
The Duke, disguised as a friar, gets a woman named Mariana to take Isabel’s place. Here the Duke acts like a skilled director.
Sharper, less wordy
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IntegratingIntegrating
The narrator refers to the Squire as “ A lovere and a lusty bachelor” (Chaucer 80).
Quote
fragments
and
integrate
into the text.
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No TransitionsNo Transitions
Readers have trouble following your organization or train of thought.
You tend to write the way you think.
Write in “chunks”
Group paper http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/transitions.html
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Types of TransitionsTypes of Transitions
Transitions between sections
Transitions between paragraphs
Transitions within paragraphs
http://www.sass.uottawa.ca/writing/kit/grammar-transitional.pdf
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The poet uses the colour red to emphasize the lust between the knight and his mistress, Smith also uses images of black to show fear and tension.
Run-ons and Comma SplicesRun-ons and Comma Splices
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__________________ . _________________
__________________ , and ______________
__________________ ; _________________
__________________ ; however, _________
Complete sentence Complete sentence
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_ . _ . _ . _ ._ . _ , _________________Phrase complete sentence
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The poet uses … . Smith also uses … .
The poet uses … , and Smith also uses …
The poet uses … ;Smith also uses … .
The poet uses … ; however, Smith also … .Although the poet uses … , Smith also … .
SolutionsSolutions
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Common ErrorsCommon Errors
About one in ten of us are blessed with a variant that promotes a log-like slumber.
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Common ErrorCommon Error
There’s many reasons for this effect.
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SolutionsSolutions
There are many reasons for this effect.
Many reasons for this effect are …..
Smith discussed many reasons for this effect including …..
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Common ErrorCommon Error
The group presented their report.
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Wordiness…………..SolutionWordiness…………..Solution
It is evident that there are restrictions on the movement of fish in low-water temperatures……
The evident restrictions on the movement of fish in low-water temperatures are ……
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Sentence StructureSentence Structure
When the final choice was made.
Jamie won when the final choice was made.
When the final choice was made, only 50% of the students had voted.
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Sentence StructureSentence Structure
They came with a proposal for the new research project. A proposal too good to refuse.
They came with a proposal for the new research project, a proposal too good to refuse.
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Affect/EffectAffect/Effect
Affect = Action = Verb
The researchers’ results affected later studies.
Effect = Result = Noun
The effect of the drums added suspense.
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Then/ThanThen/Than
He ran faster th_n his friend.
He ran faster than his friend.
Th_n she went to the store.
Then she went to the store.
comparison
sequence
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Apostrophes and PossessivesApostrophes and Possessives
In the 1990’s, In the 1990s
The poets poem The poet’s poemThe childrens poems The children’s
poems
The poems are The poems are
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Misplaced/Dangling ModifiersMisplaced/Dangling Modifiers
The professor posted the notes for the students covered in class. I shot a bear in my pajamas.Barbara’s husband walked the dog, who had worked until 8 p.m.Yesterday I found a five-dollar bill walking behind the school.
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More Misplaced/Dangling ModifiersMore Misplaced/Dangling Modifiers
I like to listen to rock music doing my homework. Swinging wildly through the trees, the children were delighted by the monkeys.
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Writing TipsWriting Tips
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWsvguLz0Zk&feature=related
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The Writing CentreThe Writing Centre
To make an appointment
Call
867-5221