Career Quiz 9th Grade - Cinco Delgado | Library

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Potential Career Option #1

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Potential Career Option #2

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Why did you choose these two careers? Explain.

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What sources are likely to be less than professional?

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Before you evaluate a source, you need to first evaluate what?

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Who will be judging the authenticity of sources?

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Where was the CRAAP test developed?

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What does the acronym CRAAP stand for?

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What is a test for evaluating the worthiness of a source?

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What does the CRAAP test for currency mean?

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If you can't find a publication date on a website, check for what at the bottom of the site?

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When is a document more likely to be a reliable source of information?

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What is the general rule of thumb when evaluating a source of information?

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Why is the more current source of information the better?

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How has information changed and evolved over time?

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When you evaluate the relevance of a source, you are looking at what?

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If the author has credentials in the field of the article, then you know that your research is what?

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If the author has no credentials or they are in a field that doesnt relate to the article, then it is recommended that you use what?

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What is another way to check the authority of a source?

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If something you read sounds questionable, you might want to...

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If the author of an article is a member of an organization that is on a particular side, it is more likely that the article is what?

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Peter is creating an outline for a paper on ecotourism and decides to use a formal outline format. You would expect Peter's outline to _____.

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You can draw many of the points for your outline from _____.

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Which of the following is true regarding topic sentences?

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Why is it a good idea to develop your thesis statement before writing your outline?

What is Expository Writing?
When a writer wants to educate readers on a topic or a concept, they have two similar choices in how to approach the subject. If a writer chooses to present information to the reader in general, an informational essay would be an ideal approach. If, however, the writer wants to educate the reader with facts and evidence that supports a topic or thesis argument, they would choose an expository essay.

The Expository writing definition is to present information to the reader while also sharing concepts and ideas that are backed up by facts and evidence. One of the best ways to think about expository writing is a neutral journalist writing on a particular topic that has multiple points of view. If the journalist presents all the information and evidence in a neutral way without picking a side, then they have written an expository piece.

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What is expository writing?

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_________ are the three parts of an expository essay.

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_________ is what the introduction is anchored by.

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What supports a writers argument in an expository essay?

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An essay that goes into great detail about your summer vacation in Maine would be an example of what type of expository essay?

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Which expository essay allows for the most creativity?

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What is the main objective of an expository essay?

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Which of the following is not an example of an expository essay?

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Which of the following is untrue of expository essays?

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What is the purpose of the introductory paragraph?

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What will the introduction paragraph state after the hook statement?

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What is the last sentence in the introductory paragraph?

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A topic sentence needs to be both informative and precise?

Providing Evidence
The middle section of a body paragraph consists of evidence or supporting details. If the topic sentence is a claim, then the following sentences should provide evidence of that claim. Present your evidence in a logical sequence. Transition words for body paragraphs can help to clarify the flow of ideas. Some transition words include:

If a body paragraph is part of a narrative or opinion essay, supporting details should be used to explain and strengthen the paragraph's claim. For example, if the topic sentence is ''Visit Montana to experience its unsurpassed beauty,'' then the supporting details should describe some beautiful parts of Montana.

Commentary

Commentary is where you explain how your evidence supports your topic sentence.  This is your opinion on why this information is important to your thesis statement.  It is you chance to elaborate explain to the reader to further his or her understanding of your text.

Writing a Concluding Sentence
Knowing how to end a body paragraph is crucial. The concluding sentence needs to summarize the main point of the paragraph without repeating the topic sentence verbatim. It can emphasize the importance of the supporting details used or comment on connections between the details. The concluding sentence should also provide a bridge to the following paragraph.

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The middle section of a body paragraph consists of _______  or supporting details. If the topic sentence is a claim, then the following sentences should provide _______  of that claim. Present your evidence in a logical sequence. Transition words for body paragraphs can help to clarify the _______  of ideas.

Commentary is where you _______  how your evidence supports your topic sentence.  This is your _______  on why this information is _______  to your thesis statement.  It is you chance to elaborate explain to the reader to further his or her understanding of your text.

Knowing how to _______  a body paragraph is crucial. The concluding sentence needs to summarize the main point of the paragraph without repeating the topic sentence verbatim. It can emphasize the importance of the supporting details used or comment on connections between the details. The concluding sentence should also provide a _______  to the following paragraph.

Characteristics of a Good Conclusion
A conclusion paragraph has some key components that make it a successful end of an academic paper. The characteristics of a good conclusion paragraph depend in part on the purpose of the conclusion. Summary concluding paragraphs do not include any new information. A solution concluding paragraph will explain why a solution to the problem is feasible.
An effective conclusion paragraph has the following characteristics:
simple language
rephrase the thesis statement
not introducing new concepts
summarizing the main points of the paper
explain the importance of the argument
state what the purpose of the paper is
bring closure to the reader
refer to the themes of the introductory paragraph
appears at the end of the essay
A conclusion paragraph is the author's last chance to leave a lasting impression on the reader and wrap up their argument. It is used to reiterate prior points and set the final tone for the essay. It is salient that the author provides an effective ending to produce a strong essay.

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