Week 7 Discussion Advance Writing
bfwneysqt85Discussion Topic 1 – Ethical Communication
Communication that is ethical is true, and relevant information is always included, so that deception does not occur. Unethical communication distorts and manipulates the reader/listener.
Review and Write: Review the section in Chapter 1.4 of our textbook (Responsibilities as a Communicator) on ethical communication and give three examples of unethical communication. Describe two scenarios (real or made up) involving unethical, or potentially unethical communication. If you describe a real scenario be sure to change the company or the names. OR Write two substantial paragraphs on positive traits of an ethical communicator.
Discussion Topic 2 – Transitions in Writing
Review and Write: The table below presents 14 types of transitions that can be used in writing, along with their definitions. One example is provided for each type of transition. Select 10 of the transitions and provide at least three to four examples of each type of transition.
Type | Definition | Examples | |||||||
1. Internal Previews | An internal preview is a brief statement referring to a point you are going to make. It can forecast or foreshadow a main point in your document. Example: Next we’ll examine . . . | ||||||||
2. Signposts | A signpost alerts the audience you are moving from one topic to the next. Sign posts or signal words draw attention to themselves and focus the audience’s attention. Example: I would like to emphasize . . . | ||||||||
3. Internal Summaries | An internal summary briefly covers information or alludes to information introduced previously. It can remind an audience of a previous point and reinforce information covered in your document. Example: To summarize . . . | ||||||||
4. Sequence | A sequence transition outlines a hierarchical order or series of steps in your document. It can illustrate order or steps in a logical process. Example: Next . . . | ||||||||
5. Time | A time transition focuses on the chronological aspects of your order. Particularly useful in an article utilizing a story, this transition can illustrate for the audience progression of time. Example: Presently . . . | ||||||||
6. Addition | An addition or additive transition contributes to a previous point. This transition can build on a previous point and extend the discussion. Example: Furthermore . . . | ||||||||
7. Similarity | A transition by similarity draws a parallel between two ideas, concepts or examples. It can indicate a common area between points for the audience. Example: In the same way . . . | ||||||||
8. Comparison | A transition by comparison draws a distinction between two ideas, concepts or examples. It can indicate a common or divergent area between points for the audience. Example: In relation to . . . | ||||||||
9. Contrast | A transition by contrast draws a distinction of difference, opposition, or irregularity between two ideas, concepts or examples. This transition can indicate a key distinction between points for the audience. Example: On the other hand . . . | ||||||||
10. Cause and Effect, Result | A transition by cause and effect or result illustrates a relationship between two ideas, concepts or examples and may focus on the outcome or result. It can illustrate a relationship between points for the audience. Example: As a result . . . | ||||||||
11. Examples | A transition by example illustrates a connection between a point and an example or examples. You may find visual aids work well with this type of transition. Example: For instance . . . | ||||||||
12. Place | A place transition refers to a location, often in a spatially organized essay, of one point of emphasis to another. Again, visual aids work well when discussing physical location with the reading audience. Example: To the left of this table . . . | ||||||||
13. Clarification | A clarification transition restates or further develops a main idea or point. It can also serve as a signal to a key point. Example: To rephrase it differently . . . | ||||||||
14. Concession
| Discussion Topic 3 – APA Format Practice These are totally mixed up citations from an annotated bibliography I wrote in graduate school about benefits – especially educational benefits, for veterans. I was especially interested in this subject as my then 28 year old son had just received his honorable medical discharge from the U.S. Army. The research topic was: What material is available to help veterans enter and be successful in post-secondary education? At the end of this week I will post the entire annotated bibliography. Those of you in the military will find it especially interesting. The annotated bibliography will have every citation in proper APA format and will have a brief description of the article. Keep in mind, however, that the annotated bibliography was written in the fall of 2011, so much more current literature is available. WHAT YOU ARE TO DO: Using the reference materials from class, the Effective Writing Center, the UMUC library, or the APA Style Manual, 6th edition, retype these citations in proper APA format. Be sure that the reference list is in alphabetical order by the author’s last name. I will be looking for something like this: Last Name, First Initial. (Year of publication). Title of article using correct capitalization. Periodicial in which the article appeared. Exact date of publication (if available), volume number, issue number. Retrieved from: full URL. If a doi is available, that goes at the end.
Here is a sample citation: Brown, P.A. & Gross, C. (2011). Serving those who have served: Managing veteran and military student best practices. The Journal of Continuing Higher Education, (50)1, 45-49. doi: 10.1080/07377363.2011.544982A concession transition indicates knowledge of contrary information. It can address a perception the audience may hold and allow for clarification. Example: Although it is true that . . .
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