PRAXIS Core Academic Skills: Writing Flashcards
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During the revision process, which aspect should a writer primarily focus on?
Answer: Evaluating the overall argument, structure, and clarity of ideas
Revision involves reviewing the essay's big-picture elements like argument strength, organization, and clarity before editing for mechanics.
What is the key difference between 'revising' and 'editing' in the writing process?
Answer: Revising focuses on content and structure; editing focuses on grammar and mechanics
Revising addresses higher-order concerns like argument and organization, while editing addresses lower-order concerns like grammar and punctuation.
When organizing a compare-and-contrast essay, which method presents all points about one subject before all points about the other?
Answer: Block method
The block method organizes a compare-and-contrast essay by discussing all aspects of one subject first, then all aspects of the second subject.
Which organizational pattern presents events in the order they occurred?
Answer: Chronological order
Chronological order arranges information according to time sequence, from earliest to most recent.
What does 'coherence' mean in the context of essay writing?
Answer: The logical flow and connectedness of ideas throughout the essay
Coherence refers to the quality of an essay where ideas flow logically and are clearly connected to one another and to the thesis.
A student's essay makes a claim but provides no supporting evidence. What feedback would best help the student improve?
Answer: Develop the argument by incorporating specific evidence that supports the claim
When a claim lacks support, the writer should add specific evidence such as data, examples, or quotations to substantiate the argument.