Multiple Choice Test Corrections

If you have incorrect answers on the MC test, you may recover credit for each wrong item by submitting a correction.  

Each correction must clearly, accurately, and fully explain what the correct answer is and what specifically about the question, text, and response makes it the right answer. When I read the answer, I should be able to understand your meaning without referring to the text. 
Here's an example:

#4. The author uses the phrase :On the same ground" (lines 12-13) to set up a comparison between 
(B) conceptually powerful writers and exemplary educators

When we answer this question, we will want to find evidence from the text showing discussion or writers and educators addressed by the phrase on lines 12-13, and then explain how they are being compared.

The author begins by describing  "effective educators" (6) who "bring into activity the feelings and sympathies that must issue in noble action" (11-12), and then "On the same ground" describes "effective writers" (13-14) who "rouse in others the activities that must issue in discovery" (18-19). These descriptions compare the skill effective educators and writers have in fostering the mental conditions that result in discovery, rather than merely feeding information to the reader or student.

Writing / Style Suggestions for College Essay

As you draft your essay, try to make intentional decisions about word choice and sentence structure that support the effectiveness of your argument.

WORD CHOICE:
Maintain formal diction at all times
Avoid vague wording or generalizations
Focus on clear, precise description of abstract concepts such as costs, benefits, values, of decisions
Avoid passive voice ("to be" verbs). Active verbs clarify ideas, provide vital information, and prevent the construction of awkward, wordy sentences.

SENTENCE FLUENCY:
Use a variety of sentence types and lengths.
Proofread carefully for run-ons, comma splices, and sentence fragments
Provide a variety of sentence beginnings
Incorporate syntactic schemes into your writing. Due to the formal nature of this writing, however, you will want to avoid being too poetic or distracting with your use of schemes. Focus on using syntax intentionally to

Annotation Guidelines for "College Essay Drafting Assignment"

These are the guidelines for commenting on the outline assignment in workspace.

How do I comment on my THESIS?

When you write your thesis, explain the values or evidence, or personal perspective that led you to take this position on the issue.

How do I comment on my TOPIC SENTENCES?

Explain why this topic is raised at this point in the argument. You need to have a reason. Develop a rationale -- this reasoning should be apparent in the essay.

How do I comment on my EVIDENCE?

Explain why this evidence was especially effective in supporting the values or communicating the facts about your discussion. You need to have a reason for incorporating this specific information instead of the other information available.