Basic Writing SkillPPT
Part I: Foundation SkillsGrammar and MechanicsUse appropriate tense and voice...
Part I: Foundation SkillsGrammar and MechanicsUse appropriate tense and voiceCorrectly use punctuation marksincluding comma, semicolon, colon, dash, parentheses, etcMaster basic sentence structuresincluding simple sentence, compound sentence, complex sentence, and compound-complex sentenceProofread and edit your writing carefully to correct grammar and spelling mistakesWord ChoiceFamiliar with a variety of vocabulary wordsSelect words that are appropriate in context and avoid colloquialisms or jargonUnderstand the meaning and connotation of wordsincluding synonyms and antonymsUse words to express ideas clearly and effectivelySentence StructureMaster the basic sentence typesincluding simple sentence, compound sentence, complex sentence, and compound-complex sentenceControl the length and complexity of sentences to achieve a balance between readability and effectivenessUse dependent clauses and subordinate conjunctions to add depth and clarity to writingAvoid sentence fragments and run-on sentencesParagraph DevelopmentUnderstand the basic paragraph structure and organization of ideasLink paragraphs logically to develop a clear and organized argument or descriptionUse topic sentences to summarize the paragraph's main ideaControl the length and complexity of paragraphs to ensure reader comprehensionPart II: Academic Writing SkillsResearch and DocumentationUnderstand how to formulate a research question and conduct relevant literature reviewsLearn how to use academic resourcesincluding libraries and online databases, to find relevant informationUnderstand how to evaluate the credibility and relevance of information sources and use them effectively in writingLearn how to quoteparaphrase, and summarize information accurately in accordance with academic guidelines to avoid plagiarism or copyright infringementThesis Statement and Argument DevelopmentUnderstand what a thesis statement is and how it fits into an essay or report structureLearn how to formulate a clear and concise thesis statement that summarizes the essay's purpose and main argumentUnderstand how to develop a persuasive argument with evidenceincluding primary and secondary sources, facts, figures, research studies, etcLearn how to refute counterarguments or challenges to the argument effectively and avoid logical fallacies or circular reasoningSupporting Details and Transition LanguageLearn how to support main ideas with relevant detailsincluding direct quotes, paraphrased material, summarized research findings, etcUnderstand how to integrate different paragraphs and sections within an essay or report using transition language and phrasesLearn how to use transitional wordsphrases, or sentences to signal logical relationships between ideas or paragraphs effectivelyUnderstand how to use signal words to indicate the importance or weight of evidence or arguments in writingEditing and ProofreadingMaster the editing processincluding checking grammar, mechanics, word choice, sentence structure, paragraph development, etcLearn how to proofread effectively to identify errors in spellingpunctuation, capitalization, format style, etc
