Question 1

When brainstorming, is it better to brainstorm on one side or more than one side of the topic? Regardless of your choice, be clear why.

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Question 2

What are some of the key differences between spoken and written language? What do we learn about writing because of these?

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Question 3

Why do students not need to write "I think" or "in my opinion" in their essays? Why is it better to avoid doing so?

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Why should students avoid words like "thing" or "stuff" in academic writing?

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Question 5

Why should students limit questions when writing in academic style?

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Question 6

Why is it important to avoid using "you" (second person) in essays?

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Question 7

Good writers are also avid readers. What are some strategies to becoming a better reader?

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Question 8

What is critical thinking? Why is it important that students develop this ability?

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Question 9

When completing the readings for class, what can you do to retain more information about those stories or articles?

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Question 10

What are some techniques to overcoming writer's block? Why do they work?

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Question 11

What is the difference between correcting and editing?

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Question 12

What are some helpful grammar and writing resources?

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Question 13

Why is communicating with your instructor beneficial?

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Quiz 1: The Basics

When brainstorming, is it better to brainstorm on one side or more than one side of the topic? Regardless of your choice, be clear why.