Match the following questions you should ask to determine if a source is reliable to their value in helping you make this important research process decision.   __3__     If the writer is an expert on the topic, has published other papers or books on the subject and is recognized as reliable by other experts […]

Question 1 Let’s apply this term to reading a sample academic essay. As you read the following document Medicaid “LockIn” Programs, think about the following questions:   What are the qualities or characteristics of this essay? How does it differ from a personal document or a letter or memorandum or report written for work purposes? […]

Question 1 Now that you have read about PIE and the importance of explaining and illustrating the ideas or points that you wish to make in your academic essay, practice this skill. Identify one main point that your essay will focus on (this could be the II, III, or IV supporting points in your outline).  […]

Question 1 Imagine that you need to take the ideas you outlined for an essay on reducing illiteracy rates and develop them into a draft. One of your main points in your outline, point II — Investing more money in school reading programs can reduce illiteracy rates — needs to become at least a full […]

Question 1 Imagine you are assigned to write a paper on a social problem in America.  What writing activity or activities will help you to generate topic ideas for that paper?   Question options:   drafting   outlining   freewriting   brainstorming   listing       Question 2              […]

A In Units 3, 5, 7, and 9, you will practice your informal writing skills by writing in a Journal. Your Journal assignments will not only give you more experience with writing, but they will also offer you an opportunity to write without the stress often associated with formal projects. Journals become a way to […]

A In Units 3, 5, 7, and 9, you will practice your informal writing skills by writing in a Journal. Your Journal assignments will not only give you more experience with writing, but they will also offer you an opportunity to write without the stress often associated with formal projects. Journals become a way to […]

 In Units 3, 5, 7, and 9, you will practice your informal writing skills by writing in a Journal. Your Journal assignments will not only give you more experience with writing, but they will also offer you an opportunity to write without the stress often associated with formal projects. Journals become a way to connect […]

A In Units 3, 5, 7, and 9, you will practice your informal writing skills by writing in a Journal. Your Journal assignments will not only give you more experience with writing, but they will also offer you an opportunity to write without the stress often associated with formal projects. Journals become a way to […]

Read the article “Set and Achieve Goals” by Linda Talley, take a brief tour of the Writing Center, and review the sample Discussion Board posts.   Set and Achieve Goals   Writing Center   Sample Discussion Board Post   Post: Introduce yourself and share your goals.   Be sure to make your initial response early […]