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What's Different About College Writing MSCC 1300-SV2 - Coggle Diagram
What's Different About College Writing MSCC 1300-SV2
Types of College Class papers
Define. To describe
Summarize. restate in your own words the main point.
Classify.
Compare/contrast. Explore significant likenesses and differences between two or more
Analyze.
Argue. To state a claim and support it with reasons and evidence.
Synthesize.
Describe what instructors expect from student writing
pay close attention to the assignment that they are giving
recognizing and determine what the instructor are requesting
seek clarification if you don't understand the the assignments.
Ask questions.
looking out for Keywords. What, why and how for example.
If an assignment is not clear, seek clarification from the instructor.
Participation
Taking advantage of the discussion board.
Know your patterns of organization so that you may set up the format of your paper
MLA style
Define Academic Writing
Academic writing starts when you achieve a clear sense of the kinds of writing you’ll be doing in college. It generally starts in the college environment.
Differences between college and high school writing
College students may have difficulties with the transition from high school writing to college writing.
high school English instructors focus on specific, limited goals.
College writing teaches you about MLA formatting
High school writing classes are limited, for example English class and History vs, College it will be an on going process
High school may not even assign a writing assignment
College instructors assign writing,
respond in detail to student writing,
ask questions that cannot be dealt with easily in a fixed form like a five-paragraph essay. Like in high school
Writers in college must pay close attention to the terms of an assignment.
Writing in college is not limited to the kinds of assignments commonly required in high school English classes.