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Summary: This quiz tests students on why unified writing is important and how to maintain unity in their writing.Subject: Definition of Essay Unity; Creating Essay Unity; Techniques for Essay Unity; Maintaining Essay Unity
Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 1
Media Format: Animation Typical Learning Time: 10 minutes Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language Author: Blystone, SandraVarela, Steven Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1451
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Summary: Students learn why it's importand to read and understand every syllabus.Subject: Syllabus; Legal Document; Course Policies; Contract; Calendar; Instructor Expectations
Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 2
Media Format: Webpage Typical Learning Time: 5 minutes Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language Author: Blystone, SandraVarela, Steven Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1402 Is Part of: Unit One: Lesson One: Syllabus: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1592
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Summary: This quiz tests students on the importance of a course syllabusSubject: Narrowing a Topic; Three Stages of Prewriting; Revision; Peer Review; Focusing a Topic; Talking; Interviewing; Reading; Questioning; Clustering; Cubing; Brainstorming; Freewriting
Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 2
Media Format: Webpage; Animation Typical Learning Time: 10 minutes Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language Author: Blystone, SandraVarela, Steven Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1758 Is Part of: Unit One: Lesson One: Syllabus: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1592
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Summary: This file demonstrates why unity is an important part of a paragraph and essay.Subject: Essay Unity; Importance of Unity
Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 2
Media Format: Webpage Typical Learning Time: 10 minutes Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language Author: Blystone, SandraVarela, Steven Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1595 Is Part of: Unit Two: Lesson Nine: Unity: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1608
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Summary: Students receive and give feedback on a thesis sentence.Subject: Thesis Statement Peer Review Assignments; Thesis Statement Checklist; Evaluate Thesis Statements
Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 2
Media Format: Webpage Typical Learning Time: 10 minutes Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language Author: Blystone, SandraVarela, Steven Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1431 Is Part of: Unit Two: Lesson FIve: Thesis Sentences: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1604
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Summary: This quiz tests students on what a thesis sentence is and how to recognize strong thesis sentences.Subject: What a Thesis Is; Evaluating Good Thesis Statements; Identifying Good Thesis Statements; Choosing the Best Thesis Statement
Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 2
Media Format: Webpage; Animation Typical Learning Time: 10 minutes Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language Author: Blystone, SandraVarela, Steven Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1430 Is Part of: Unit Two: Lesson FIve: Thesis Sentences: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1604
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Summary: This unit includes the five topics. It introduces the wrting process, paper formatting, and the importance of good writing.Subject: Syllabus; Legal Document; Course Policies; Contract; Calendar; Instructor Expectations; Clustering; Freewriting; Brainstorming; Cubing; Questioning; Reading; Interviewing; Talking; Focusing a Topic; Peer Review; Revision; Three Stages of Prewriting; Narrowing a Topic; Writing Process; Prewriting Techniques; Drafting; Rewriting; Editing; Invention; Gathering Ideas; Revising; Publishing; Good Writing; Why Write; Writing Well; Reasons to Write Well; College Writing; Good Reading Skills; Good Writing Skills; Importance of Writing Well; Format Styles; Styles of Format; Formatting a Paper; MLA Format; Format for MLA Style; MLA Headings; MLA Titles; MLA Margins; MLA Pagination; MLA Line Spacing; Cover Pages; Line Spacing; Essay Headings; Correct Margins; Indentations for Paragraphs; Page Numbers; Headers; Indentations; Titles; Pagination; Hybrid Course
Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 4
Media Format: Webpage; Animation Typical Learning Time: 2.5 hours Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language Author: Blystone, SandraVarela, StevenBerta, AndreaGilden, Lynn Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1645
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Summary: This lesson intruduces the importance of syllabus.Subject: Syllabus; Legal Document; Course Policies; Contract; Calendar; Instructor Expectations; Clustering; Freewriting; Brainstorming; Cubing; Questioning; Reading; Interviewing; Talking; Focusing a Topic; Peer Review; Revision; Three Stages of Prewriting; Narrowing a Topic
Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 3
Media Format: Webpage; Animation Typical Learning Time: 20 minutes Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language Author: Blystone, SandraVarela, Steven Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1592 Is Part of: Unit One: Getting Started: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1645
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Summary: This lesson intuduces the steps and stages of the writing process.Subject: Writing Process; Prewriting Techniques; Drafting; Rewriting; Freewriting; Brainstorming; Cubing; Clustering; Questioning; Reading; Talking; Editing; Revision; Invention; Gathering Ideas; Revising; Publishing; Interviewing; Focusing a Topic; Peer Review; Three Stages of Prewriting; Narrowing a Topic
Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 3
Media Format: Webpage; Animation Typical Learning Time: 40 minutes Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language Author: Blystone, SandraVarela, Steven Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1593 Is Part of: Unit One: Getting Started: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1645
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Summary: This unit introduces a list of critical reading skills. They are using a dictionary, analysis, annotaing, outlining, previewing, questioning, reflecting, summarizing, and metacognition.Subject: Main Entry Word; Syllabification; Pronunciation; Parts of Speech Labels; Definitions; Field of Study Labels; Usage Labels; Dictionary Entry; Word Division; Analysis as Critical Reading Skill; Analysis; Authorial Reliability; Authorial Bias; Valid and Authentic Information; Credible Source; Irrelevant Information; LogUnfair Emotional Tactics; Analysis Techniques; Author Bias; A False Wikipedia Biography; John Seigenthaler; Internet Character; Assassination; Scurrilous Text; Malicious; Anonymous Author; Little Legal Recourse; Annotation as a Critical Reading Skill; Annotation; Annotating; Annotate; Mark the Text; Highlight; Underlines; Key Details; Brackets; Specialized Vocabulary Words; Arrows; Stars; Asterisks; Numbering Lists; Marginal Notes; Margins; 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; 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; Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council; Sea Otters; Killer Whales; Prince William Sound; Frank Sprow; Prince William Sound; Healthy Ecosystem; Riki Ott; Cordova Alaska; Sea River Mediterranean; Annotating Exercise; Outlining as a Critical Reading Skill; Outlining; Critical Reading Strategy; Formal Outline; Informal Outline; Main Ideas; Sub-Points; Numbering; Indentation; Organizing Ideas; Differences Between Formal and Informal Outlines; Techniques for Outlines; Reasons to Outline; Why Outlines are Effective; Previewing as a Critical Reading Skill; Previewing; Skim Book Title; Date of Publication; Table of Contents; Cover Information; Preface; Index; Appendix; Bibliography; 1st and Last Chapters; Skim Article Title Headings; Boldfaced and Italicized Print; Graphics; Conclusion; Author Information; Questioning as a Critical Reading Skill; Questioning; Active Learning; Ask Questions; About Content; Writing Questions Down; Writing Questions on Main Ideas; Looking for Answers in the Text; Focusing Questions; Questioning Exercise; Questioning Techniques; When to Ask Questions; Where to Find Answers; Reflecting; Feelings; Values; Beliefs; Attitudes; Negative Reactions; Position Reactions; Definition of Reflecting; Goals of Reflecting; Reflection Strategies; Reflecting as a Critical Reading Skill; Summarizing as a Critical Reading Skill; Summarizing; Essential Meaning; Main Ideas; Short; Summary Techniques; How to Summarize; Effective Summary Techniques; When to Summarize; What to Include in Summaries; Definition of Metacognition; Recognizing Lack of Comprehension; Recognizing Why We do not Comprehend Reading; Techniques to Aid Comprehension of Reading; Mapping; Definition of Words; Background Knowledge; Self-Monitoring; Metacognition Defined; Understanding Author's Intent; Techniques to Comprehend Reading; Stan Senner
Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 4
Media Format: Webpage; Animation Typical Learning Time: 3.5 hours Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language Author: Blystone, SandraVarela, StevenStorey-Gore, TerriRice, JudithShaffer, NancySobin, AnneMarie Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1644 Is Part of: Unit Seven, Lesson Two: Analysis: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1629
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Summary: This lesson introduces how to effectively use a dictinary.Subject: Main Entry Word; Syllabification; Pronunciation; Parts of Speech Labels; Definitions; Field of Study Labels; Usage Labels; Dictionary Entry; Word Division
Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 3
Media Format: Webpage; Animation Typical Learning Time: 40 minutes Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language Author: Blystone, SandraVarela, Steven Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1627 Is Part of: Unit Seven: Critical Reading Skills: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1644
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Summary: This unit introduces the fundamentals of writing, which include audience, writing purpose, essay structure, and the like. There are quizs and assignments help students understand and practice what they learn.Subject: Audience; Addressing Readers; Readers; Audience Analysis; Analyzing an Audience; Audience Expectations; Background Information; Identifying Audience; Selecting an Audience; Choosing an Audience; Tone; Purpose for Writing; Selecting a Writing Purpose; Choosing a Purpose in Writing; Purpose and Audience Selection; How to Determine Audience; Why Select an Audience; Tone or Voice for Audience; Relationship between Purpose and Audience; Audience and Purpose Exercises; Determining a Writing Purpose; Determining Audience and Purpose; Determining Purpose and Audience; Invention; Prewriting Techniques; Gathering Ideas; Freewriting; Brainstorming; Clustering; Questioning; Cubing; Reading; Interviewing; Talking; Relating Aloud; Reflecting; Why Generate Ideas; Freewriting Exercise; Freewriting Expressive Exercise; Remembering a Person Exercise; Remembering a Place Exercise; Remembering an Event Exercise; Paragraph Structure; Elements of a Paragraph; Parts of a Paragraph; Support Paragraphs; Body Paragraphs; Paragraph Unity; Paragraph Coherence; Paragraph Introductory Element; Paragraph Concluding Element; Topic Sentence; Paragraph Peer Review Assignment; Body Paragraph Checklist; Evaluate Body Paragraphs; Effective Introductory Paragraphs; Effective Introduction Paragraphs; Attention Getters; Hooks; Placement of Thesis Statement; Introduction Paragraph Peer Review Assignment; Introduction Paragraph Checklist; Evaluate Introduction Paragraphs; Thesis Statements; Parts of a Thesis; Criteria for a Thesis Statement; Purpose Statements; Thesis Pretenders; What a Thesis Is; Evaluating Good Thesis Statements; Identifying Good Thesis Statements; Choosing the Best Thesis Statement; Thesis Statement Peer Review Assignments; Thesis Statement Checklist; Evaluate Thesis Statements; Purpose of Conclusion Paragraphs; Strategies for Writing Conclusions; Effective Conclusion Paragraphs; Approaches to Writing Conclusions; Presenting New Ideas in Conclusion Paragraphs; Functions of Conclusion Paragraphs; Strategies for Conclusion Paragraphs in Academic Essays; Essay Structure; Introduction; Body; Conclusion; Essay Format; Four Organizational Patterns in Writing; Orders in Writing; Chronological Order; Spatial Order; Topical Order; Order of Importance; Building an Essay; Developing an Essay; Essays; Thesis Statements; Supporting Arguments; Counter-Argument; Refutation; Relationship of Paragraph to Essay Structure; Paragraph Structure; Essay Building Chart; Essay Building Graphic; Why Organize Information; Essay Organization Checklist; Evaluate Essay Organization; Essay Organization Assignment; Visual Appeal of Clustering; Disorganized Papers; Maps; Purpose of Mapping; Relationship of Major Ideas to Supporting Details in Outlines; Definition of Sub-Ideas; Types of Supporting Details; Importance of Thesis Statement to Outline; Clustering Graphics; Mapping Graphics; Trees; Branching; Mapping; Formal Outlines; Sample Outlines; Organizational Plans; Outlines; Organization; Paper Organization; Reasons for Organizing Ideas; Organizing Ideas; Maintaining Essay Unity; Techniques for Essay Unity; Creating Essay Unity; Definition of Essay Unity; Importance of Unity; Clear Order; Unification; Structural Unity; Essay Unity; Unity; Why Use Transitions; Definition of Coherence; Meaning of Common Transitions; Using Transitions; Using Key Words; Pronouns; Key Words; Transitions; Congruity; Clarity; Coherence; Varying Voice; First Person and Voice; Voice and Job Application Letters; Voice and Upset People; Voice in Business Letters; Voice and Children; Voice and Senior Citizens; Appropriate Voice for a History Paper; Voice in Writing; Choosing a Writing Voice; Style; Mood; Voice
Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 4
Media Format: Image; Webpage; Animation Typical Learning Time: 7 hours Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language Author: Shaffer, NancySobin, AnneMarieBlystone, SandraVarela, StevenBaker-Heller, CherylMiller, Carol Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1646
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Summary: This lesson outlines the creteria for creating and evaluating a thesis sentence.Subject: Thesis Statements; Parts of a Thesis; Criteria for a Thesis Statement; Purpose Statements; Thesis Pretenders; What a Thesis Is; Evaluating Good Thesis Statements; Identifying Good Thesis Statements; Choosing the Best Thesis Statement; Thesis Statement Peer Review Assignments; Thesis Statement Checklist; Evaluate Thesis Statements
Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 3
Media Format: Webpage; Animation Typical Learning Time: 1.0 hours Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language Author: Blystone, SandraVarela, Steven Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1604 Is Part of: Unit Two: Fundamentals: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1646
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Summary: This lesson explains the unity of paragraph and essay.Subject: Unity; Paragraph Unity; Essay Unity; Structural Unity; Unification; Clear Order; Importance of Unity; Definition of Essay Unity; Creating Essay Unity; Techniques for Essay Unity; Maintaining Essay Unity
Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 3
Media Format: Webpage; Animation Typical Learning Time: 20 minutes Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language Author: Blystone, SandraVarela, Steven Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1608 Is Part of: Unit Two: Fundamentals: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1646
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Summary: This lesson talks about the elements of a paragraph and paragraph unity and coherence.Subject: Paragraph Structure; Elements of a Paragraph; Parts of a Paragraph; Support Paragraphs; Body Paragraphs; Paragraph Unity; Paragraph Coherence; Paragraph Introductory Element; Paragraph Concluding Element; Topic Sentence; Paragraph Peer Review Assignment; Body Paragraph Checklist; Evaluate Body Paragraphs
Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 3
Media Format: Image; Webpage Typical Learning Time: 40 minutes Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language Author: Blystone, SandraVarela, Steven Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1602 Is Part of: Unit Two: Fundamentals: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1646
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Summary: This lesson presents how to gather information when writing a paper.Subject: Invention; Prewriting Techniques; Gathering Ideas; Freewriting; Brainstorming; Clustering; Questioning; Cubing; Reading; Interviewing; Talking; Relating Aloud; Reflecting; Why Generate Ideas; Freewriting Exercise; Freewriting Expressive Exercise; Remembering a Person Exercise; Remembering a Place Exercise; Remembering an Event Exercise
Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 3
Media Format: Webpage; Animation Typical Learning Time: 40 minutes Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language Author: Blystone, SandraVarela, Steven Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1601 Is Part of: Unit Two: Fundamentals: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1646
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Summary: This file gives four criteria for creating and evaluating a thesis sentence.Subject: Thesis Statements; Parts of a Thesis; Criteria for a Thesis Statement; Purpose Statements
Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 2
Media Format: Webpage Typical Learning Time: 10 minutes Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language Author: Blystone, SandraVarela, Steven Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1428 Is Part of: Unit Two: Lesson FIve: Thesis Sentences: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1604
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Summary: This file identifies thesis pretenders and advises students to avoid them.Subject: Thesis Pretenders; Thesis Statements; Purpose Statements
Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 2
Media Format: Webpage Typical Learning Time: 10 minutes Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language Author: Blystone, SandraVarela, Steven Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1429 Is Part of: Unit Two: Lesson FIve: Thesis Sentences: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1604
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Summary: This quiz tests students on the steps of the writing process.Subject: Narrowing a Topic; Three Stages of Prewriting; Revision; Peer Review; Focusing a Topic; Talking; Interviewing; Questioning; Clustering; Cubing; Brainstorming; Freewriting; Reading
Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 2
Media Format: Webpage; Animation Typical Learning Time: 20 minutes Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language Author: Varela, StevenBlystone, Sandra Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1398 Is Part of: http
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Summary: This quiz tests students on why unified writing is important and how to maintain unity in their writing.Subject: Definition of Essay Unity; Creating Essay Unity; Techniques for Essay Unity; Maintaining Essay Unity
Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 2
Media Format: Webpage; Animation Typical Learning Time: 10 minutes Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language Author: Blystone, SandraVarela, Steven Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1596 Is Part of: Unit Two: Lesson Nine: Unity: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1608
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