Notes

citation brief references to the original text
complex process a procedure that has multiple steps within it
connotation all of the implied meanings attached to a word beyond the actual dictionary definition of a word
denotation the dictionary definition of a word
diction a writer's word choice
expository writing writing that explains
media any means by which you transmit information
mode form or method used to write a piece
periodical a journal, magazine, or any other glossy publication
plagiarism stealing someone else's work or ideas by claiming that the work is yours
rhetorical question a question that has an implied answer and is not meant to be literally answered
slant an author's personal bias
supporting detail the sentences that support, explain, or prove the main idea
technical directions directions that are designed to help one understand something technical, usually mechanical, in nature
thesis the sentence that states what you are trying to prove; the main idea of the essay
tone an author's attitude toward a subject
topic sentence the sentence that states the main idea within a paragraph
voice how the author makes himself present in his writing
works cited a compilation of all the sources used in a research paper
What is plagiarism?

1. intentionally not including citations
2. not having quotation marks
3. forgetting to include citations

Which of the following is a correctly written citation for an internet article with an author?
("Coffee," 97).
(O'Malley)

Which of the following would be the best topic for a research paper?
the components of a good classroom