Thursday

Class Work

Avoiding run-on sentences and comma splices.

1. Pass a quick quiz on run-on sentence and comma splices.
     A. On the bottom of the quiz, identify FANBOYS. Tell how to use them to connect two independent clauses (sentences).

      B. In addition, explain how to use CONJUNCTIVE ADVERBS (snob words) to connect two independent clauses (sentences).

     C. Explain how semi-colons and independent clauses work together to help you avoid run-on sentences.

     D. Explain one more "obvious" way to avoid run-on sentences when writing two independent clauses.



2. Using statistics




https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/672/01/

UNC - Good informaiton: http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/statistics/


Let's take a look at two charts. What do you see? (Scroll down)





Work with a partner and select a chart or graph from https://www.google.com/search?q=summarizing+charts+and+tables&client=firefox&hs=lQb&rls=com.yahoo:en-US:official&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=_6v8Upr6K-emygHss4GwCQ&ved=0CCYQsAQ&biw=1920&bih=916 . Write a paragraph summarizing the information presented.

Post the chart and the summary in CANVAS. Be sure that both names appear on the document.  Be sure that the chart and summary appear by both names in CANVAS.

When writing an essay, it is not enough to say, "See Chart #1." You need to provide guidance for the reader by writing a summary that points out the information that helps you prove your point.

Post the chart and the summary in CANVAS. Be sure that both names appear on the document.

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/brainstorm_clustering.htm

Homework: Find a graph or chart that relates to your hot topic. Post the graph or chart. Explain in a paragraph or two what the visual shows. Slant your interpretation to your point-of-view on the topic.
Let's manipulate numbers.

• Make a small number appear to be larger.
• Make a large number appear to be smaller.

Homework

Read the article at http://caps-report-presentation-marois.wikispaces.umb.edu/file/view/with%20these%20words.pdf/453103872/with%20these%20words.pdf (This article is slow to load.)

or
http://www.tdchristian.ca/classes/english/10/English10%20Westerhof/Advertising/Weasel%20Words%20Article.pdf (This is the same article, but it is not very pretty!)

This is an article about "weasel words." Summarize the article. (One page.) Post in Canvas.