Define and discuss the three categories of words: slang, clichés, and wordiness.

Define and discuss the three categories of words: slang, clichés, and wordiness. Explain the justifications for limiting the use of these categories in college writing. Also cite situations for which it would be considered appropriate to include slang and clichés in written work.

Explain why cause--effect as a writing method of development that calls for rational thought and careful planning.

Explain why cause--effect as a writing method of development that calls for rational thought and careful planning. Why does she view the skills that go along with this method--discovering reasons and predicting results--as essential skills that will help you in college and beyond?

Process Paragraph

You have been asked to submit a process paragraph on one of two topics: 1. How to Find the Perfect Mate 2. How to Change a Flat Tire Knowing what you have learned about process papers, choose one topic and discuss how you would employ some of the following elements: organization, tools, fixed, loose, order, preparation.

Briefly discuss how the WPA differentiates between plagiarism and “misuse of sources.”

After reading the position paper,(http://www.wpacouncil.org/node/9)briefly discuss how the WPA differentiates between plagiarism and “misuse of sources,” and why you think students commit one error or the other, for discussion with fellow students. Be sure to cite the source as you would in an APA reference page at the end of your posting, and appropriately cite in-text any quotes or paraphrases in the body of your response. http://www.wpacouncil.org/node/9

Current social or health or wellness or educational issue

Go to an authoritative resource 1. Find a current authored article (nothing anonymous) on a current social or health or wellness or educational issue that interests you. 2. Share why both the issue and the article interest you for discussion. 3. You must also provide an in-text quote from the article you are discussing, and quote according to APA guidelines. 4. Finally, You must cite your article as you would in an APA reference page at the end of your Discussion board posting.