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  • About Audience
    Summary: This file explains why writers must carefully consider their audiences.
    Subject: Audience; Addressing Readers; Readers; Audience Analysis; Analyzing an Audience; Audience Expectations; Background Information
    Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 2 
    Media Format: Webpage Typical Learning Time: 10 minutes
    Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language
    Author: Sobin, AnneMarieShaffer, Nancy Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso
    Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License
    Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1413
    Is Part of: Unit Two: Lesson One: Audience and Purpose: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1600
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  • About Purpose
    Summary: This file explains the importance of knowing purpose in writing and the relationship betweeen audience and purpose.
    Subject: Purpose for Writing; Selecting a Writing Purpose; Choosing a Purpose in Writing; Purpose and Audience Selection
    Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 2 
    Media Format: Webpage Typical Learning Time: 5 minutes
    Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language
    Author: Shaffer, NancySobin, AnneMarie Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso
    Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License
    Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1415
    Is Part of: Unit Two: Lesson One: Audience and Purpose: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1600
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  • Academic Writing Style Quiz
    Summary: This quiz tests students on identifying different levels of style and appropriate usage of you.
    Subject: Level of Style for History Papers; Identifying High-Middle Academic Writing Style; Examples of Low Writing Style; Eliminating Incorrect Use of Second Person
    Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 2 
    Media Format: Webpage; Animation Typical Learning Time: 10 minutes
    Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language
    Author: Williamson, OwenBlystone, Sandra Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso
    Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License
    Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1472
    Is Part of: Unit Three: Lesson Four: Academic Writing Style: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1614
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  • Analysis of an Article
    Summary: This file explains strategies and techniques for analyzing readings; contains a link to article on Wikipedia.
    Subject: Authorial Reliability; Authorial Bias; Valid and Authentic Information; Credible Source; Irrelevant Information; Logic; Unfair Emotional Tactics; Analysis Techniques; Author Reliability; Author Bias
    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/2188/1558
    Is Part of: Unit Seven, Lesson Two: Analysis: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1629
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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 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/2188/1559
    Is Part of: Unit Seven, Lesson Two: Analysis: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1629
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  • Annotating Exercise
    Summary: This exercise has students employ 3 techniques in annotation; has 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; 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; Annotating Exercise
    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/2188/1564
    Is Part of: Unit Seven, Lesson Three: Annotating: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1632
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  • Annotating Techniques
    Summary: This file demonstrates several annotation techniques.
    Subject: Annotate; Mark the Text; Highlight; Underlines; Key Details; Brackets; Specialized Vocabulary Words; Arrows; Stars; Asterisks; Numbering Lists; Marginal Notes
    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/2188/1562
    Is Part of: Unit Seven, Lesson Three: Annotating: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1632
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  • Annotation Quiz
    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 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/2188/1563
    Is Part of: Unit Seven, Lesson Three: Annotating: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1632
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  • Argumentation Quiz
    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 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/2188/1515
    Is Part of: Unit Five, Lesson One: Argumentation: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1615
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  • Argumentative Claims Quiz
    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 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/2188/1518
    Is Part of: Unit Five, Lesson Two: Argumentative: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1618
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