| analysis paper - paper
written to look in depth at a particular subject
argument paper - paper that
states the stand of the writer on debatable
issues. Similar concept to the to the persuasive paper
collaboration
- working with at least one other person in order
to gain new insight or ideas
comparison and contrast
paper - paper displaying the similarities and
differences of a concept. Two basic forms exist
for writing this type of paper: opposing, where
the writer writes about one aspect, completely,
and then moves onto the next aspect; alternating,
where the writer goes back and forth addressing
both aspects for each item
descriptive
paper - paper focusing on the use of adjectives,
similies, and metaphors to explain a subject
electronic bulletin boards -
computer programs in which people post their
thoughts and ideas on a particular subject and
respond to the thoughts and ideas of others
expository paper - essay
that provides information, instruction, or
explanation. Personal experience is usually
included in the expository essay
journal entries - an
informal writing collection students compose,
typically used in writing and literature classes
to record and brainstorm ideas for a paper or in
class discussion
literature - pertains, throughout this
essay, to both canonical and non-canonical works
multiculturalism
- multicultural thoughts focuses on specific
cultures by highlighting and celebrating their
cultural and historical perspectives, traditions
and heritage, language and dialects, and
experiences and lifestyles
narrative paper - paper
where a story or situation is related
on-line discussion groups
(online conferencing)- computer programs in which
a group of people communicate with one another
through writing in real time
persuasive paper - paper
that convinces the audience to take the side
stated in the paper. Ether the second paragraph
(first paragraph after the introduction) or the
paragraph before the conclusion includes a
sentence stating the opposition's point of view.
In the same paragraph, the opposition is disputed
and intended persuasive view is shown to be the
better view
process paper - paper
describing a set of instructions to complete an
activity. It can be a simple recipe or a
"how to" guide for hooking up a DVD
unit
technology - electronic
devices, such as computers, or programs, such as
e-mail or the Internet
writing - process by which
letters and words are manipulated in order to
communicate visually
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