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  • Description in Narrative/Expressive Writing
    Summary: This file explains how to write descriptively.
    Subject: Description; Descriptive Writing; Spatial Order; Active Verbs; Adverbs; Five Senses; Sight; Smell; Touch; Taste; Sound; Hearing
    Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 2 
    Media Format: Webpage Typical Learning Time: 5 minutes
    Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language
    Author: Storey-Gore, TerriRice, Judith Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso
    Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License
    Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1489
    Is Part of: Unit Four: Lesson One: Narration/Expression: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1628
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  • Editing Quiz
    Summary: This quiz requires students to define editing and recognize techniques for editing.
    Subject: Definition of Editing; Effective Editing Techniques
    Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 2 
    Media Format: Webpage; Animation Typical Learning Time: 10 minutes
    Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language
    Author: Storey-Gore, TerriRice, Judith Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso
    Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License
    Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1479
    Is Part of: Unit Three: Lesson Six: Editing and Proofreading: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1617
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  • Evidence for Argument
    Summary: This file lists types of argumentative evidence, including expert testimony, facts and statistics, definitions, personal experience, and logic.
    Subject: Types of Evidence; Support for Arguments; Expert Testimony; Facts and Statistics; Stipulating a Definition; Analogy; Cause and Effect; Deduction; Induction; Sign
    Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 2 
    Media Format: Webpage Typical Learning Time: 20 minutes
    Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language
    Author: Storey-Gore, TerriRice, Judith Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso
    Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License
    Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1520
    Is Part of: Unit Five, Lesson Three: Argumentative: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1619
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  • Narrative Quiz
    Summary: Students are tested on techniques for writing narrative/expressive texts.
    Subject: Writing Purpose in Narrative Writing; Narrative Writing Techniques; Dialogue Techniques; Using Second Person in Narrative Writing; Definition of Dominant Impression; Formal Style and Narrative Writing; Expressive Writing Techniques; Expressive Quiz; Using Second Person in Expressive Writing; Formal Style and Expressive Writing
    Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 2 
    Media Format: Webpage; Animation Typical Learning Time: 10 minutes
    Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language
    Author: Storey-Gore, TerriRice, Judith Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso
    Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License
    Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1492
    Is Part of: Unit Four: Lesson One: Narration/Expression: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1628
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  • Narrative Techniques
    Summary: This file explains common techniques used in narration.
    Subject: Narrative Thesis; Dominant Impression; Lasting Image; Purpose in Narrative Writing; Chronological Order; Flashback; Classification Order; Descriptive Techniques; Dialogue; Character Behavior; Plot
    Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 2 
    Media Format: Webpage Typical Learning Time: 10 minutes
    Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language
    Author: Storey-Gore, TerriRice, Judith Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso
    Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License
    Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1487
    Is Part of: Unit Four: Lesson One: Narration/Expression: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1628
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  • Outlining for Critical Reading
    Summary: This file demonstrates techniques for both formal and informal outlining. This file demonstrates techniques for both formal and informal outlining.
    Subject: Formal Outline; Informal Outline; Main Ideas; Sub-Points; Numbering; Indentation
    Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 2 
    Media Format: Webpage Typical Learning Time: 10 minutes
    Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language
    Author: Storey-Gore, TerriRice, Judith Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso
    Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License
    Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1567
    Is Part of: Unit Seven, Lesson Four: Outlining: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1636
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  • Outlining Quiz
    Summary: This quiz tests students on the differences between formal and informal outlines and on effective outlining techniques.
    Subject: Formal Outline; Informal Outline; Organizing Ideas; Differences Between Formal and Informal Outlines; Techniques for Outlines; Reasons to Outline; Why Outlines are Effective
    Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 2 
    Media Format: Webpage; Animation Typical Learning Time: 10 minutes
    Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language
    Author: Storey-Gore, TerriRice, Judith Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso
    Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License
    Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1568
    Is Part of: Unit Seven, Lesson Four: Outlining: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1636
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  • Previewing Quiz
    Summary: This quiz tests students on techniques for previewing chapters, articles, and textbooks.
    Subject: Previewing
    Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 2 
    Media Format: Webpage; Animation Typical Learning Time: 10 minutes
    Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language
    Author: Storey-Gore, TerriRice, Judith Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso
    Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License
    Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1572
    Is Part of: Unit Seven, Lesson Five: Previewing: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1637
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  • Previewing Techniques
    Summary: This file demonstrates several previewing techniques, such as skimming the title, preface, table of contents, index, and glossary.
    Subject: Skim Book Title; Date of Publication; Table of Contents; Cover Information; Preface; Index; Appendix; Bibliography; 1st and Last Chapters; Boldfaced and Italicized Print; Graphics; Conclusion; Author Information; Skim Article Title Headings
    Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 2 
    Media Format: Webpage Typical Learning Time: 10 minutes
    Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language
    Author: Storey-Gore, TerriRice, Judith Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso
    Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License
    Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1571
    Is Part of: Unit Seven, Lesson Five: Previewing: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1637
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  • Questioning Exercise
    Summary: This exercise has students practice questioning techniques; contains links to two articles.
    Subject: Superfoods; Kim Mulvihill; Protecting Your Body by Eating Right; Powerful Chemicals; Protection Against Chronic Disease; Phytochemicals; Natalie Ledesma; Reduce Risk of Cancer; Boost Immune System; Protect the Heart; Herbs; Anti-Inflammatory Properties; Lycopene; Limonoids; Phenols; Organic; Flavanoids; Ellagic Acid; Anti-Oxidants; Fatty Fish; Flaxseed; Soy Asthma; Exxon Valdez Oil Spill 10 Years Later; Don Knapp; Oil Tanker; Oil Terminal; Oil Skimmers; Alyeska Pipeline Service Company; Bob Malone; Inherent Risk in Moving Oil; Oil Spill Trustee Council; Stan Senner; Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council; Sea Otters; Killer Whales; Frank Sprow; Prince William Sound; Healthy Ecosystem; Riki Ott; Cordova Alaska; Sea River Mediterranean; Questioning Exercise
    Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 2 
    Media Format: Webpage Typical Learning Time: 10 minutes
    Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language
    Author: Storey-Gore, TerriRice, Judith Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso
    Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License
    Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1577
    Is Part of: Unit Seven, Lesson Six: Questioning: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1638
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  • Questioning Quiz
    Summary: This quiz tests students over effective questions techniques for reading critically.
    Subject: Questioning Techniques; When to Ask Questions; Where to Find Answers
    Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 2 
    Media Format: Webpage; Animation Typical Learning Time: 10 minutes
    Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language
    Author: Storey-Gore, TerriRice, Judith Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso
    Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License
    Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1576
    Is Part of: Unit Seven, Lesson Six: Questioning: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1638
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  • Questioning Techniques
    Summary: This file explains how questioning is used to read critically.
    Subject: Active Learning; Ask Questions; About Content; Writing Questions Down; Writing Questions on Main Ideas; Looking for Answers in the Text; Focusing Questions
    Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 2 
    Media Format: Webpage Typical Learning Time: 10 minutes
    Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language
    Author: Storey-Gore, TerriRice, Judith Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso
    Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License
    Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1575
    Is Part of: Unit Seven, Lesson Six: Questioning: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1638
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  • Developmental Writing
    Summary: This quiz tests students a on the Wikipedia article: J. Sigenthaler.
    Subject: A False Wikipedia Biography; John Seigenthaler; Internet Character Assassination; Scurrilous Text; Malicious; Anonymous Author; Little Legal Recourse
    Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 1 
    Media Format: Animation Typical Learning Time: 10 minutes
    Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language
    Author: Storey-Gore, TerriRice, Judith Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso
    Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License
    Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1560
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  • Quiz about Annotation
    Summary: This quiz tests students over comon annotation techniques, such as numbering lists, making marginal notes, and defining unfamiliar words.
    Subject: Underlines; Arrows; Definitions; Margins; Numbering Lists
    Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 1 
    Media Format: Animation Typical Learning Time: 10 minutes
    Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language
    Author: Storey-Gore, TerriRice, Judith Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso
    Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License
    Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1565
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  • Quiz about Argumentation
    Summary: This quiz tests students on facets of argumentative writing such as background information, the body of the argument, counter-arguments, and relationship of topic and size.
    Subject: Background Information; Body of the Argument; Counter-Argument; Specific Topic
    Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 1 
    Media Format: Animation Typical Learning Time: 10 minutes
    Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language
    Author: Storey-Gore, TerriRice, Judith Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso
    Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License
    Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1516
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  • Quiz about Argumentative Claims
    Summary: This quiz tests students on the criteria for a good argumentative claim and on identifying good examples of argumentative claims.
    Subject: Argumentative Claim; Criteria for Argument Thesis
    Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 1 
    Media Format: Animation Typical Learning Time: 10 minutes
    Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language
    Author: Storey-Gore, TerriRice, Judith Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso
    Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License
    Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1519
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  • Quiz about Argumentative Evidence
    Summary: This quiz asks students to identify tpes of evidence use in argument.
    Subject: Deductive Evidence; Facts and Statistics Evidence; Analogy Evidence; Induction Evidence; Definition Evidence; Cause-and-Effect Evidence
    Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 1 
    Media Format: Animation Typical Learning Time: 10 minutes
    Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language
    Author: Storey-Gore, TerriRice, Judith Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso
    Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License
    Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1522
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  • Quiz about Editing
    Summary: This quiz requires students to define editing and recognize techniques for editing.
    Subject: Definition of Editing; Effective Editing Techniques
    Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 1 
    Media Format: Animation Typical Learning Time: 10 minutes
    Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language
    Author: Storey-Gore, TerriRice, Judith Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso
    Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License
    Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1481
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  • Quiz about Expressive
    Summary: Students are tested on techniques for writing narrative/expressive texts.
    Subject: Writing Purpose in Narrative Writing; Narrative Writing Techniques; Dialogue Techniques; Using Second Person in Expressive Writing; Definition of Dominant Impression; Formal Style and Narrative Writing; Expressive Writing Techniques; Narrative Writing Techniques; Using Second Person in Expressive Writing; Formal Style and Expressive Writing; Using Second Person in Narrative Writing
    Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 1 
    Media Format: Animation Typical Learning Time: 10 minutes
    Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language
    Author: Storey-Gore, TerriRice, Judith Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso
    Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License
    Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1493
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  • Quiz about Outlining
    Summary: This quiz tests students on the differences between formal and informal outlines and on effective outlining techniques.
    Subject: Formal Outline; Informal Outline; Organizing Ideas; Differences Between Formal and Informal Outlines; Techniques for Outlines; Reasons to Outline; Why Outlines are Effective
    Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 1 
    Media Format: Animation Typical Learning Time: 10 minutes
    Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language
    Author: Storey-Gore, TerriRice, Judith Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso
    Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License
    Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1569
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