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5. Introduction to College-Level Writing > Introduction to College-Level Writing Introduction to College-Level Writing • Basic Principles of Academic Writing • Developing Your Voice as a Writer • Getting Help Meeting College Writing Expectations • Discussing Writing in Class Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.com www.boundless.com/writing/textbooks/boundless-writing-textbook/introduction-to-college-level-writing-233/introduction-to-college-level-writing-234/

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7. Introduction to College-Level Writing Key terms • academic writingWriting that is published or presented to a specialized audience in order to inform, persuade, demonstrate, explore, or achieve some other specific purpose. • analysisA critical examination by the writer which draws connections (or notes disconnections) between points of evidence. • claimAn assertion, used as the basis for an academic piece of writing, that must be proven with evidence. • counter-argumentsIdeas and evidence which refute or oppose the original claim. • draftingThe process of beginning to write and revise a paper, with the understanding that no one else will see it. • formatThe arrangement of images, titles, headers, content, and other formal elements of writing within a work. • genreA category or type of writing, usually in reference to different academic disciplines. • styleAn author's unique method of putting together words, phrases, sentences, analogies, metaphors, idioms, and expressions. • voiceThe distinct personality that comes through in a writer's work which may convey the author's attitude and character.  It may represent the characteristic speech and thought patterns of the writer.   • workshopA gathering of students who share brainstorming, research, drafting, revision, and editing tips by reading and responding to each other's papers. • workshopA discussion in which people can give one another feedback on each other's writing. • writing centerA space (often both physical and online) that provides students with free assistance on papers, projects, reports, multimodal documents, web pages, etc. from instructor and peer consultants. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.com

8. Introduction to College-Level Writing Classroom discussion This class discussion is engaging. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.com Public Domain Images."People in workshop class public domain image picture."CC BYhttp://www.public-domain-image.com/people-public-domain-images-pictures/crowd-public-domain-images-pictures/people-in-workshop-class.jpg.htmlView on Boundless.com

9. Introduction to College-Level Writing Kings College, Cambridge College writing can seem daunting at first, but there are methods to help you master it. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.com Flickr."Kings College | Flickr - Photo Sharing!."CC BYhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/riklowe/552649138/View on Boundless.com

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11. Introduction to College-Level Writing The original Dallas Public Library Across many academic disciplines, research is often required for writing assignments. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.com The Nostalgic Glass."The Nostalgic Glass | Dallas Library."CC BY-SAhttp://nostalgicglass.org/background.php?pn=19View on Boundless.com

12. Introduction to College-Level Writing Individual style at the Ohio Renaissance Festival Much like the people shown above dressed in different costumes, every writer has a distinct style. You should maintain the distinctive elements of your voice and style in the academic context. Even when you're outside your comfortable, everyday environment, you can still find ways to express your unique style. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.com Flickr."Two Fops | Flickr - Photo Sharing!."CC BY-SAhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/frted/4003842153/View on Boundless.com

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