... useful during an essay exam?
a. brainstorming
b. freewriting
c. outlining
d. journaling
15. Brainstorming typically takes place during which step in the writing process?
a. planning
b. drafting
c. ... great works of art. Describe a work of art a book, a movie, a pho-
tograph, a drawing, a painting, a song, or a musical composition—that had a powerful impact on your life....
... a page or more without a
paragraph break, take a careful look at your ideas. Can they be broken up logically into two or more paragraphs? To
be reader friendly, a typical typed page should have ... first or last. But the inductive and deductive formats work for most
paragraphs, and form the backbone of paragraphing strategy.
–PARAGRAPHS AND TOPIC SENTENCES–
73
Drafting a Thesis St...
... describe a search in which a student was unfairly accused and blamed for a crime. The following descrip-
tion appeared in a law journal article about such as case:
Wearing an orange prison jumpsuit and ... of legal searches.
Since the note about a bomb threat (Mazza contends it was a joke) was found during an illegal search, the case had
to be dropped. Mazza sat taller in hi...
... requires and monumental budget to admin-
ister and maintain. A flat tax, which would treat all taxpayers equally and dramatically reduce tax compliance cost,
is the answer.
A Question
Open up with a ... reader’s attention, making your introduction an invitation to read on. These strategies are:
1. a quotation
2. a question
3. a surprising statement or fact
4. an imaginary situation...
... fact, an imaginary situ-
ation or scenario, an anecdote, interesting background information, or a new twist on a familiar phrase.
–INTRODUCTIONS–
97
–INTRODUCTIONS–
98
Skim through a magazine, ... diet plans, Americans today are
heavier than ever.
There are many reasons for this nationwide weight gain, but experts agree that the main cause is lack of exer-
cise. And one of the reasons...
... step in re-visioning looks at your essay with a stronger lens, examining it at the paragraph level.
The first question to ask about paragraphs is also a “big picture” question:
1. Are you paragraphs ... essay.
Practice 1
So far, there are only two supporting paragraphs for the lying with silence draft. Add an additional supporting para-
graph to strengthen and support this essay.
–REVI...
... technology; write instead for a reader
who has a broad knowledge base that is not expert in any subject. That means explaining anything your
reader might not be familiar with, without talking down. Examples ... sedan.
Clear: A speeding motorist in a blue sedan hit a student who was jogging through the park.
Correcting Ambiguous Language
Avoid Ambiguity
Ambiguous means having t...
... determining whether each paragraph has just one main
idea, whether there are adequate transitions between paragraphs, and if your introductory and concluding para-
graphs fulfill their distinct ... ask about paragraphs is also a “big picture” question:
1. Are you paragraphs in a logical and effective order?
Once you’ve addressed this question, you can look at each paragraph individuall...
... exam
within 20 to 30 minutes. Fortunately, a few simple strategies can help you generate ideas for any essay assignment.
Brainstorming Ideas
How do you generate ideas? Some writers stare at a blank page ... inspiration can play an important role in good
essay writing, planning, drafting, and revision are critical. Whether
you have to write an essay in class, during a test, o...
... Proofreading 13 1
SECTION 4 Taking an Essay Exam 14 1
LESSON 18 Preparing for an Essay Exam 14 3
LESSON 19 Drafting, Editing, and Proofreading 15 1
LESSON 20 Sample Essay Exam Questions and Answers 15 7
POSTTEST ... journaling
15 . Brainstorming typically takes place during which step in the writing process?
a. planning
b. drafting
c. proofreading
d. revising
16 . Revising and p...
... relationship to the actual reader is
quite similar in each case: that of evaluatee to evaluator. The primary reason your actual readers—college admis-
sion officers, SAT and ACT scorers, AP essay ... exam
within 20 to 30 minutes. Fortunately, a few simple strategies can help you generate ideas for any essay assignment.
Brainstorming Ideas
How do you generate ideas? Some writers stare a...
... past
what you
think you are
capable of
use words
and action
to show others
who you
really are
makes us
ask and answer
the hard
questions
at least
30 minutes
of reading
a day
5 minutes ... exam-
ine four additional principles of organization:
1. analysis/classification
2. order of importance
3. comparison and contrast
4. problem
➞
solution
Analysis/Classification
Some es...