Reasoning and Writing Terms – Flashcards
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circular definition
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supporting a statement by simply repeating it in different words?
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revising and editing
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This stage focuses on making sure you have support and a main idea
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essay
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Planned drafting is better for this format
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drafting
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Discovery and planned are two ways to complete this stage
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peer-editing
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the step when a peer would read back what the author has written
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proof-reading
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the step in which one would check spelling, mechanics, grammar, and punctuation
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publishing
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the final step in the writing process
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prewriting
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the first step in the writing process
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hasty generalization
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Conclusion drawn from too little evidence or biased evidence
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false anaology
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Comparison not holding up because of critical difference between two subjects
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false cause
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Assuming that one event following another is result of the first.
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oversimplification
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An explanation of a complex situation as if it were much more simple
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non sequitur
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Conclusion not following logically from the "proof"
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stereotyping
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A broad statement about people on basis of gender or religio
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either/or fallacy
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A statement suggesting only two choices available when more are available
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overgeneralization
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the generalization is too broad
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evading the issue
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Refuting an objection with arguments & evidence that do not address the point.
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name-calling
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Attempt to discredit an idea by attacking person or group
