English 1

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Plagiarism is: the act of paraphrasing. complicated to define. misrepresenting another's work as one's own. no big deal.

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conflicting values dissimilar concerns varying backgrounds shared goals

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All of the following are qualities of good writing EXCEPT: astoundingly new ideas that have never been discussed in print. effective organization so that the writing is easily followed. the language projects the writer's views and personality. the expression of ideas is credible, not far-fetched.

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Which of the following statements about plagiarism is TRUE? It is not possible to plagiarize through paraphrasing. You can never plagiarize while citing parenthetically. When you lift words from a source word-for-word, you must parenthetically cite only. Common knowledge does not need to be cited.

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Which of the following is a CORRECT use or omission of a comma? There are plenty of times when I have wanted to learn something new but I am too afraid. She went sailing the other day, and she came back with a horrible sunburn. Shakespeare might be seen as the height of English writing but I just cannot get into his work. Flowers are a wonderful pattern for spring and dark colors are best for winter.

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Which of the following is NOT an advantage of writing to both writers and readers? It allows for reflection. It makes communication more precise and effective. It gives English professors an occupation. It provides a permanent record of thoughts, actions, and decisions.

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Which of the following BEST describes direct plagiarism? The kind of plagiarism done in a particular direction. The exact, word-for-word (verbatim) reproduction of a source as one's own The manipulation of words to suite the purposes of the writer None of the above

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Which of the following is a CORRECT use or omission of a comma? While attending, graduate school she met many interesting people. Naturally he could not be expected, to turn the project over that quickly. When she was a little girl, she would spend hours daydreaming about living in the Pacific Northwest. Making a living, is difficult when you work 9:00 to 5:00.

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Which of the following is a CORRECT use or omission of a comma? Even while they were traveling across the desert, she insisted on nothing less than a five-star hotel. Fishing off the dock the two caught more fish than off the bridge. Focused she was able to finish all her reading for EH1010 without issue. Under the terms, of the agreement the two groups agreed to share the sacred place.

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Which of the following is a CORRECT use or omission of a comma(s)? The school officials, who had voted for the measure, were asked to appeal by the board. The collector who had vast and various collections decided to focus her efforts on antique watches. Green being a popular color is all the rage for interior walls. The man who crossed the street in front of the bus caused the accident.

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In an essay-style response of 100-200 words minimum, describe your past experiences with English. You may consider the following questions to help you get started: How did you approach the subject of English when you were last in school? What was the last thing that you wrote (for example, an email, a text message, a message on a post-it note, etc.)? What are the most common kinds of day-to-day writing that you do? How do you feel about yourself as a writer right now? Is there anything in particular that you would like to learn in this class?

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Review your reading about the writing situation, and write a 100-200 word essay-style response. Consider the following questions as a guide for constructing your response: What part of assessing the writing situation, finding your subject, defining your purpose, or considering your audience most stood out to you, and why? How do you think understanding the writing situation will help you in your writing for this course and beyond? Do you always consider all of these elements before writing? Why, or why not? How will this reading change how you approach assignments, if at all? How would you explain the writing situation and its importance to a fellow CSU student?

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Relying on your readings for Unit I and your personal experience inside and outside of academics, define academic writing in a 100-200 word essay-style response about academic writing. Consider the following questions as you construct your response: What is academic writing? How does academic writing differ from other forms of writing, such as public and business writing? What are some of the conventions of academic writing? What are some of the genres of academic writing? What is important for students to keep in mind when they begin a piece of academic writing?

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