... gen-
erating manual content, technical writing, graphics, and layout.
The position provides support to the Engineering Department.
Requirements: A diploma in technical writing, CAD/CAM
technology, or ... of Technical Writing 11
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2. Borman, Stu. “Fast Route to Structures: Technique Defines Protein Structures from
NMR Chemical Shifts.” Chemical and Engineering News 85( 23) , 6 /3/ 07, p. 10.
... which this article appeared, is a mainstream publication
12 Opportunities in Technical Writing Careers
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3. Wade, Nicholas. “Study Traces Cat’s Ancestry to Middle East.” New York Times,
www.nytimes.com/2007/06/29/science/29cat.html?ref=science,...
... from the list.
OR
• Can you write the story in lines that rhyme?
Menagerie Muses 19
STORY STARTERS 3
Here are the beginnings of some
stories. Choose one and finish it.
Under the giant mushroom stood
a ... lion
The torch was shining directly
into my tent
The curtains at the back of
the dusty window parted
slowly, and
I became more frightened with
every step. . .
We played an odd game in which
you ... animal
characters:
Trevor, the Tormented Turtle
Sasha, the Sensational
Show Horse
Polly, Peter the Pirate’s
Particularly Pedantic Parrot
Millie, the Magic Monkey
Ollie, the Objectionable,
Obnoxious Octopus
Anthony,...
...
INTRODUCTION FOR STUDENTS
WHAT ARE WRITING TEMPLATES?
Most simply stated, templates are models. More specifically, writing
templates are skeletal syntactic frameworks—parts of sentences or para-
graphs ... of our writing instruction in high school and college? One response
4
Introduction for Teach
• TEMPLATES AND STANDARDIZED WRITING TESTS
(SAT®,
TOEFL®)
While the goal of writing templates ... of the template will improve the way that your writing is
received, the impression that will be left with your reader.
• WHY DO YOU NEED TEMPLATES?
Templates are needed because most writing...
... who are able to apply even a
portion of a template to their essays will perform at a higher level than if they had not used a template.
The Writing Template
Book
is a practical how-to guide ... the reliable, replicable syntax
that is essential to good writing. The
Writing Template
Book
provides numerous examples and practice
writing summaries, thesis sentences, introductions, conclusions, ... restaurants, which is bad for the economy.
Summary Template 97
essay without the template, which is in bold print, then read it with the
template. See what a difference the organizational feature...
... choice, using specific reasons and details.
6 PART I: TOEFL Writing Basics
www.petersons.com
Preparing Your First Version of the Essay
THE PLAN
Writing is a process, like a recipe for a special ... question posed. This is not a writing exercise that asks for your opinion. Also
remember that you are being asked to explain the points you’ve heard.
8 PART I: TOEFL Writing Basics
www.petersons.com
SUMMING ... not spend too much time
writing the sentences. In the margins next to the sentences, write numbers that will indicate
the proper order of the sentences. This should take 3 to 5 minutes.
WRITE TOPIC...
... challenge of mastering all the ele-
ments of writing, and if you have stamina and determination,
you’re well suited to writing novels.
Writing screenplays
Writing your first screenplay is also a solitary ... you’re writing scripts, most likely you will
have an agent to look out for your interests (for information on
what agents do and how to get one, see Chapter 15).
Writing for the theater
Writing ... follow your
dream.
KEY POINTS
✐ The biggest obstacle to writing success is usually yourself.
✐ Some people let their fears stop them from writing. The
seven big fears are:
✒ The fear of rejection
✒...
... is the best form of government.
X
Y
Thesis Sentence Templates
19
Proposition Template
3
(Disagreement)
2.
3.
Notes
1.
This template begins with
a
noun clause.
It is a
sophisticated ... and
Sparta
are
clear.
Despite bearing
some
minor
similarities,
the
differences between
Pele
and
Ronaldinho
are
pronounced.
Your Thesis Sentences
1.
2.
3.
12
The
WritingTemplate ... of a
template, that's FINE!
It
just means
that that template
is
not
for
you.
Forget about it. Concentrate
on
templates that you
are
comfortable with. Finding the right template
...
... organization,
syntax, vocabulary,
and
the
length
of their essays.
14 The
WritingTemplate Book
Comparison/Contrast Template
3
While some differences between and
are
the similarities
are
evident ... and
Sparta
are
clear.
Despite bearing
some
minor
similarities,
the
differences between
Pele
and
Ronaldinho
are
pronounced.
Your Thesis Sentences
1.
2.
3.
12
The
WritingTemplate ... of a
template, that's FINE!
It
just means
that that template
is
not
for
you.
Forget about it. Concentrate
on
templates that you
are
comfortable with. Finding the right template
...