Coherence

2.1.13

Announcements: Reflections comments; Diagnostic Analysis refinements

Day8
What does it mean for your essay to have "flow"? We hear this word often but it can seem abstract. Today we'll look at two strategies to achieve flow by developing coherence: KNO and word chains.

1) KNO
Coherence (ppt)
 KNO Practice

2) Parallelism/Tone Practice
Parallel Structure
Writing Objectively
 
3) Homework
#1
Code one of your diagnostic paragraphs using either KNO and word chains. Which method do you like better and why?
Watch this video to learn about Word Chains: Word Chains Video
***If you code your paragraph using both KNO and word chains, you will receive extra points!

Name this assignment netID_KNOTask.

#2
Do you use biased or nonacademic language in your diagnostic essay? If so, where? Rewrite this language to make it unbiased and academic.

Name this assignment netID_Tone.

Please complete by Monday, February 4th, 1:00 pm.