Writing in the Classroom: Introductory: Drafting

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words only definitions & notes
  1. brainstorm
    try to solve a problem by thinking intensely about it
  2. compose
    produce a literary work
  3. develop
    make something new, such as a product or a mental creation
  4. elaborate
    add details to clarify an idea
  5. describe
    give an account or representation of in words
  6. description
    a statement that represents something in words
  7. emphasis
    special importance or significance
  8. analysis
    literary criticism considering the structure of a text
  9. discourse
    extended verbal expression in speech or writing
  10. observation
    the act of noticing or paying attention
  11. summary
    a brief statement that presents the main points
  12. summarize
    briefly present the main points of something
  13. paraphrase
    express the same message in different words
  14. research
    systematic investigation to establish facts
  15. evidence
    knowledge on which to base belief
  16. example
    an item of information that is typical of a class or group
  17. fact
    a piece of information about events that have occurred
  18. source
    a document from which information is obtained
  19. primary source
    a firsthand document that provides information
  20. secondary source
    a work that describes or analyzes firsthand accounts
  21. reference
    a book from which you can seek authoritative facts
  22. bibliography
    a list of writings with time and place of publication
  23. cite
    make reference to
  24. plagiarism
    taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own
  25. draft
    any of the various versions in the development of a work
  26. edit
    prepare for publication or presentation by revising
  27. revise
    make changes to
  28. revision
    the act of rewriting something
  29. proofread
    read for errors
  30. publish
    put into print
Created on Wed Jul 27 12:28:50 EDT 2022 (updated Tue Aug 02 12:03:31 EDT 2022)

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