Writing

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Chapter 9

• Writing

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In this chapter

• Three phased writing strategy
• Non-sexist writing
• Using the Internet
• Writing and delivering speeches
• Plagiarism
• Power process-
• Be a fool

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Quote for discussion

• You do not know what is in you - an inexhaustible
  fountain of ideas.
• BRENDA UELAND

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Writing

• Is a marketable skill
• Is a powerful way to learn
• Is an essential skill in the age of information
• Turns data into insight

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Phase 1 Creating something from nothing
Getting ready to write

• Step 1 List and schedule writing tasks

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Phase 1 Creating something from nothing
Getting ready to write

• Step 2 Generate ideas
• Brainstorm with a group
• Speak it
• Use free writing

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Phase 1 Creating something from nothing

• Step 3 Refine initial ideas
• Select a topic and a working title
• Write a thesis statement
• Make an assertion
• Describe an action
• Use a complete sentence

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Phase 1 Creating something from nothing
Getting ready to write

• Step 4 Consider audience, purpose, and content
• Do you want her to think differently?
• Do you want her to feel differently?
• Do you want her to take a certain action?

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Phase 1 Creating something from nothing
Getting ready to write

• Step 5 Do initial research
• Overview of the subject
• Major divisions
• Major issues
• Major branches

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Phase 1 Creating something from nothing
Getting ready to write

• Step 6 Outline
• Plot your plan
• Use 3x5 cards
• Brainstorm

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Phase 1 Creating something from nothing
Getting ready to write

• Step 7 Research
• Use 3x5 cards
• Sense the time to begin writing

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Phase 2 Getting down to it
Writing the first draft

• First draft is not for keeps
• Write freely
• Be yourself
• Let your inner writer take over
• Ease into it

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Phase 2 Getting down to it
Writing the first draft

• Make writing a habit
• Respect your deep mind
• Get physical
• Use affirmations and visualizations
• Hide it in your drawer for a while

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Phase 3 Polishing your creation

• Step 1 Cut
• Cut passages or paragraphs that dont contribute
  to your purposes
• Eliminate unnecessary words
• Avoid being redundant
• Create a file of deleted words and phrases for
  future papers

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Phase 3 Polishing your creation

• Step 2 Paste
• Are concepts in logical order?
• Does one point flow into the next?
• Will it hang together for the reader?
• Will the reader feel points are in random order?
• Do the paragraphs maintain consistency?
• Have you used logical transitions?

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Phase 3 Polishing your creation

• Step 3 Fix
• Write in active rather than passive voice
• Avoid writing verbosely
• Write specifically rather than vaguely

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Phase 3 Polishing your creation

• Step 4 Prepare
• Know the required format for the paper
• Use quality paper
• Bind your paper with a paper or plastic cover

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Phase 3 Polishing your creation

• Step 5 Proof
• Read it out loud
• Ask a friend to read it

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5 elements of effective writing

• Clear thesis statement
• Sentences or paragraphs orient the reader
• Details support your conclusion
• Sentences purged of needless words
• Plenty of action verbs and concrete specific nouns

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Seven steps to non-sexist writing

• Use gender-neutral terms
• Use examples that include genders
• Alternate pronoun gender
• Switch to plural
• Avoid words that imply stereotypes
• Use parallel names
• Visualize a world of sexual equality

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Give credit where credit is due
Plagiarism is-- Using another persons words
without giving proper credit or obtaining
permission
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Avoid plagiarism

• Use quotation marks for direct quotes and
  document the source

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• Paraphrase the authors words and document the
  source

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Supercharge your computer with the Internet
What is the Internet?

• Network of computer networks
• No one person owns or operates it
• The Information Superhighway

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Features of the Internet

• FAQs
• Electronic Mail
• Telnet
• Chat rooms
• Bulletin boards and newsgroups
• Transferring files

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Accessing the Internet

• Direct connection
• SLIP/PPP account
• Online services
• Shell account from companies

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Using online tools

• Archie
• Gopher
• WAIS searches
• World Wide Web

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Avoid wasting time with your computer

• time-wasters
• Trial/error learning
• Playing
• Endless revising
• Losing data
• Aches and pains
• Slow speed hardware/software

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Power process-Be a fool
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Master students

• Jerry Yang and David Filo
• Yahoo inventors

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Add to society--

• Write
• well !