Wednesday, October 5, 2016

General Writing



General Writing
Learn basic writing rules to better understand grammar, punctuation and mechanics.
·         Grammar
Follow basic grammar rules and get help with prepositions, nouns, pronouns, adjectives and more.
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·         Punctuation
Follow basic punctuation rules and learn more about punctuation marks, including: commas, ellipses and dashes.
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·         Mechanics
Learn sentence mechanics, such as active and passive voice, sentence structure and parts of speech.
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·         Word Choice
Ensure your writing is clear, concise and compelling by understanding the right words to use.
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·         Common Mistakes
Avoid making common mistakes when writing by following these simple tips.
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·         Slang
Ensure the words you are using are appropriate for formal writing.
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·         Miscellaneous
Learn tips for understanding the English language and varieties from around the world.
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Essay 1 Proposal Argument

Scholarly Sources Readings

· E1 Article Excerpt - Current Challenges in Educat...

· E1 Article - "Dr. Jacquelyn Corley, To Fix the O...

· E1 Article - "We Can't Arrest our Way out of Add...

· E1 Article - Religious Groups Help Transform Add...

· E1 Article - The Church’s Response to the Opioid...

· E1 Article - Pain Management and the Opioid Epi...

· E1 Article - Acupuncture for Detoxification in T...

· E1 Article - Legislative: Responding to the Fatal...

· E1 Article (.pdf) - Therapy vs Opioid Dependence...

· E1 Article Excerpt -- Drug Addiction: A Global Chal...


Essay 2 Ethical Argument

Scholarly Sources Readings

Ethical Argument

· Understanding Ethical Argument

· Sample Ethical Argument Writing Prompt

· Structuring Ethical Arguments

· What to Include in an Ethical Argument

· How to Write an Argumentative Essay Over Ethics

· Critical Thinking Resource: Toulmin Model for Argu...

· Sentence Starters for Argumentative Essay

Ethical Standards

· Things You Should Know about Christian Ethics

· An Introduction to Christian Ethics

· Ethical Standards and Pre-set Rules

· Ethical Standards

· Ethics Guide: A General Introduction

· "How should a Christian view genetic engineering?"...

· The Role of Religious Participation and Religious Belief in Biomedical Decision Making

Ins-and-Outs of Ethics

· What Is Ethical Conflict?

· Ethical Standards

· Ethics vs Morals—Primary

· Ethics vs Morals—Secondary

· Ethics Guide: A General Introduction

Source Usage in Ethical Arguments

· Lead the Sources...Don't Let Them Lead YOU!!

· Locate Academic Sources

· Critical Thinking Resource: Toulmin Model for Argu...

· Topic Reading--Genetic Engineering (1)

· Useful Springboards for Ethical Argument


Essay 3 Cause/Effect Argument

Design and Development Handouts

· Know the Guidelines: Cause/Effect Argument Essay Writing—view the planning, outlining, and development handouts for the cause/effect essay.

· Sample thesis for a causal argument: this handout shows a sample cause/effect THESIS, the break-down of that THESIS, and how the essay would be structured to develop and argue the THESIS.

· Flow, Length, and Content of a Typical Body-paragraph: a specific break-down of what is expected in a well-developed body-paragraph of an argument paper.

· Need Ideas for Cause/Effect Essay??: this handout provides 'spring-board' articles and images to help you think through how you feel about the topic and possible cause/effect relationships. These are not scholarly sources. They are simply readings to help you understand different ideas surrounding the issue.