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Template: Formality Level 1 and 2
Follow the directions highlighted in yellow, and as each part is complete, delete the directions. If you aren’t sure how to perform any step, review the sample document. Keep the page numbers the same as found in this template.
Part 1. Prepare the title page on its own page.
Full Title of Your Paper
Your Name (First M. Last)
Department, San Joaquin Valley College
Course Number and Name
Course Faculty Member’s Name
Assignment Due Date (4 November 2020)
Part 2: Begin writing the assignment here, on the second page.
As you write, tag (cite), each research source used, including the textbook. Use as many pages as you need, and then start the references section on a new page.
Comparison and Contrast Writing
Explain comparison and contrast writing in your own words. (3-4 sentences)
Describe how you would use comparison and contrast writing to create an essay. (3-4 sentences)
Cause and Effect Writing
Explain cause and effect writing in your own words. (3-4 sentences)
Describe how you would use cause and effect writing to create an essay. (3-4 sentences)
Classification Writing
Explain classification writing in your own words. (3-4 sentences)
Describe how you would use classification writing to create an essay. (3-4 sentences)
Part 2B: Write three paragraphs on a subject of your choice that illustrates each writing technique. If you’re struggling to pick a topic, consider these suggestions from your textbook at the end of the chapter:
Comparison and Contrast Topic Suggestions
Compare and contrast two different cars you have driven.
Compare and contrast the requirements of two jobs or careers.
Compare and contrast two smartphones, videos, or websites on similar subjects.
Compare and contrast two attitudes toward one subject (firearms, immigration, and so on).
Classification Topic Suggestions
Ways that people manage their finances (organize or make decisions)
Hobbies
Problems facing college freshmen or someone new to a job
Types of viral videos on YouTube
Cause and Effect Topic Suggestions:
Why do people not vote?
What causes a product, musical group, TV show, or game to rise or fall in popularity?
Analyze the main causes of a problem in society (like child abuse, homelessness among military veterans, or teen pregnancy).
What are the effects of shyness on someone’s life (or pride, rage, curiosity or the lack of it)?
Remember to start each paragraph with a topic sentence and follow this format:
Topic sentence
Body: 3-4 sentences elaborating on the topic
Concluding sentence
Comparison and Contrast Paragraph
Draft a paragraph, on a selected essay topic, that illustrates comparison and contrast writing. (5-7 sentences)
Cause and Effect Paragraph
Draft a paragraph, on a selected essay topic, that illustrates cause and effect writing. (5-7sentences)
Classification Paragraph
Draft a paragraph, on a selected essay topic, that illustrates classification writing. (5-7 sentences)
Part 3: References: Make sure this starts a new page. List your references. Use a new sheet for each reference. For non-textbook online references, complete the CARS check list for each reference. This will explain how the Internet sources chosen are trustworthy. You do not have to complete the checklist for your textbook(s), and just list the reference in the space provided.
Credibility
Accuracy
Reasonableness
Support
Reference 1:
List your reference here with Author, (the Date), and Title.
For websites, provide the Author if listed, (the Date), Title of the article. Title of the Website, the DOI or URL as a hyperlink and no ending period
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Is it trying to sell you something?
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Is there a date?
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Is the information written in a factual tone?
Is it trying to persuade you to believe something?
Does it make common sense?
Is everything well-written without errors?
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Are positions backed up by reasons?
Is it written emotionally or confrontationally?
Does it present and address counter-arguments?
Does it mention scholarly research?
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Is there support for general statements made?
Are informing sources cited?
Are professionals and experts listed by name?
Did you find other sites that agreed with the arguments without copying them word for word?
Reference 2:
List your reference here with Author, (the Date), and Title.
For websites, provide the Author if listed, (the Date), Title of the article. Title of the Website, the DOI or URL as a hyperlink and no ending period
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Unclear
Factors
Credibility Check
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Is the author listed?
Is it trying to sell you something?
Is the information current?
Is there a date?
Accuracy
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Is the information written in a factual tone?
Is it trying to persuade you to believe something?
Does it make common sense?
Is everything well-written without errors?
Reasonability Check
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Are positions backed up by reasons?
Is it written emotionally or confrontationally?
Does it present and address counter-arguments?
Does it mention scholarly research?
Support
Check
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Is there support for general statements made?
Are informing sources cited?
Are professionals and experts listed by name?
Did you find other sites that agreed with the arguments without copying them word for word?
Reference 3:
List your reference here with Author, (the Date), and Title.
For websites, provide the Author if listed, (the Date), Title of the article. Title of the Website, the DOI or URL as a hyperlink and no ending period
Yes
No
Unclear
Factors
Credibility Check
☐ ☐
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Is the author listed?
Is it trying to sell you something?
Is the information current?
Is there a date?
Accuracy
Check
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Is the information written in a factual tone?
Is it trying to persuade you to believe something?
Does it make common sense?
Is everything well-written without errors?
Reasonability Check
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Are positions backed up by reasons?
Is it written emotionally or confrontationally?
Does it present and address counter-arguments?
Does it mention scholarly research?
Support
Check
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Is there support for general statements made?
Are informing sources cited?
Are professionals and experts listed by name?
Did you find other sites that agreed with the arguments without copying them word for word?
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