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- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Composition/Introductory_Composition/About_Writing_-_A_Guide_(Jeffery)/7%3A_Multilingual_Writers_and_ESL_Challenges/7.07%3A_Non-count_NounsUse the if a reader could identify the noun specifically. We’re not going to the museum tomorrow. (Count) The food throughout Korea is excellent (Non-count) Use a/an if the noun refers to a single ite...Use the if a reader could identify the noun specifically. We’re not going to the museum tomorrow. (Count) The food throughout Korea is excellent (Non-count) Use a/an if the noun refers to a single item that is not specific. Never use a/an with plural or non-count nouns. if the noun represents and unspecified amount and that amount is more than one but not all. Use no article if the noun represents all items in a category or the category in general.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Composition/Introductory_Composition/About_Writing_-_A_Guide_(Jeffery)/7%3A_Multilingual_Writers_and_ESL_Challenges/7.10%3A_Three_Magic_Words%3A_At_On_and_InThese three words can help you show either time or place. Time Place At 12:45, at dusk, at sunrise At the library, standing at the edge, walking at the signal, yelling ‘Surprise!’ at Sophie On Friday,...These three words can help you show either time or place. Time Place At 12:45, at dusk, at sunrise At the library, standing at the edge, walking at the signal, yelling ‘Surprise!’ at Sophie On Friday, on our anniversary On the fridge, the building on Sixth Street, on the stage In the evening, in June, in 1990, tested in forty minutes In the book, in Seattle, in my bedroom
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Composition/Introductory_Composition/About_Writing_-_A_Guide_(Jeffery)/1%3A_Composing
- https://human.libretexts.org/Courses/Arapahoe_Community_College/English_121%3A_Composition_1/13%3A_MLA_APA_CMS_(Jeffrey)/13.3%3A_MLA_Citation_ExamplesIf a signal phrase is used earlier in the sentence which includes the author’s name, the name does not need to be included in the citation. If a signal phrase is used earlier in the sentence which inc...If a signal phrase is used earlier in the sentence which includes the author’s name, the name does not need to be included in the citation. If a signal phrase is used earlier in the sentence which includes the authors’ last names, the names do not need to be included in the citation. If the source has more than three authors, only the first author’s last name needs to be listed in the citation, followed by the phrase ‘et al’.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Composition/Introductory_Composition/About_Writing_-_A_Guide_(Jeffery)/1%3A_Composing/1.2%3A_Understanding_the_AssignmentThere are four kinds of analysis you need to do in order to fully understand an assignment: determining the purpose of the assignment, understanding how to answer an assignment’s questions, recognizin...There are four kinds of analysis you need to do in order to fully understand an assignment: determining the purpose of the assignment, understanding how to answer an assignment’s questions, recognizing implied questions in the assignment, and recognizing the disciplinary expectations of the assignment. For example, the question “What are the names of the presidents of the US in the last twenty years?” needs only a list of facts to be answered.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Composition/Introductory_Composition/About_Writing_-_A_Guide_(Jeffery)/7%3A_Multilingual_Writers_and_ESL_Challenges/7.04%3A_The_Meaning_of_ModalsGeneral ability in the present to do something, or an informal request or permission granted. General ability in the past to do something, or an informal request or permission granted. A formal reques...General ability in the present to do something, or an informal request or permission granted. General ability in the past to do something, or an informal request or permission granted. A formal request or permission granted, or a possibility, something that could or could not happen. I may go see the movie tonight, or I may wake up early tomorrow to see it. Something that is a necessity either in the present or the future, a strong possibility, or a near certainty in the present or past.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Composition/Introductory_Composition/About_Writing_-_A_Guide_(Jeffery)/2%3A_Academic_Writing/2.7%3A_Countering_Opposing_ArgumentsOpposing points of view and arguments exist in every debate, and it’s important to anticipate possible objections to your arguments. If the answer to any of these questions is yes, the next set of que...Opposing points of view and arguments exist in every debate, and it’s important to anticipate possible objections to your arguments. If the answer to any of these questions is yes, the next set of questions can help you respond to these potential objections: Can you offer an explanation of why a reader should question a piece of evidence or consider a different point of view? You can use signal phrases in your paper to alert readers that you’re about to present an objection.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Composition/Introductory_Composition/About_Writing_-_A_Guide_(Jeffery)/4%3A_MLA_APA_CMS/4.5%3A_APA_Citation_ExamplesThese citations need to include the title or shortened title of the work in either the signal phrase or in the citation itself, the date when the information was published, and the page/paragraph numb...These citations need to include the title or shortened title of the work in either the signal phrase or in the citation itself, the date when the information was published, and the page/paragraph number on which the information was found. If the source has three – five authors, all the authors’ last names need to be used in either a signal phrase or in the citation the first time the source is cited.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Composition/Introductory_Composition/About_Writing_-_A_Guide_(Jeffery)/2%3A_Academic_Writing/2.2%3A_Analyzing_a_TextWhat is the thesis or central idea of the text? What are the key parts of the text? How do the key parts of the text interrelate? How do the key parts of the text relate to the thesis? What does the a...What is the thesis or central idea of the text? What are the key parts of the text? How do the key parts of the text interrelate? How do the key parts of the text relate to the thesis? What does the author do to generate interest in the argument? In the case of advertisements, what product is the visual selling? In the case of advertisements, is the visual selling an additional message or idea? If words are included in the visual, how do they contribute to the meaning?
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Composition/Introductory_Composition/About_Writing_-_A_Guide_(Jeffery)/1%3A_Composing/1.1%3A_Types_of_Writing_StylesWhen an author writes in a descriptive style, they are painting a picture in words of a person, place, or thing for their audience. When an author writes in a persuasive style, they are trying to conv...When an author writes in a descriptive style, they are painting a picture in words of a person, place, or thing for their audience. When an author writes in a persuasive style, they are trying to convince the audience of a position or belief. Persuasive writing contains the author’s opinions and biases, as well as justifications and reasons given by the author as evidence of the correctness of their position.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Composition/Introductory_Composition/About_Writing_-_A_Guide_(Jeffery)This writer’s reference condenses and covers everything a beginning writing student needs to successfully compose college-level work, including the basics of composition, grammar, and research. It is ...This writer’s reference condenses and covers everything a beginning writing student needs to successfully compose college-level work, including the basics of composition, grammar, and research. It is broken down into easy-to-tackle sections, while not overloading students with more information than they need. Great for any beginning writing students or as reference for advanced students!
