Intro to Writing

Category: Topic 2: Discourse Communities

  • The idea of a Discourse Community

    Khristy Rivas

    John Swales looks into the precise meaning of a Discourse Community elaborating on the differences between “Speech Communities” and “Discourse Community.”

  • When to revise

    leeelij

    When it comes to knowing when to revising know if you need to change or not to change but also make sure your work sounds like your own.

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    Discourse Communities

    CJ Petersen

    Each discourse is a very unique shared community that only a certain amount of people take part in. You might not even realize you are in a discourse.

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    Swale’s Concept

    michelb

    John Swales breaks down the reality of a discourse community and what it entails. Also the idea of genre and specialized language.

  • The Authority in Reading And Writing

    Jessica Dos Santos

    Janet and Roger were two people writing about the same topic, yet their final essays differed greatly from each other, despite having the same prompt.

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    The Importance of Writing with Authority

    Carli Lopez

    Why is writing with an authoritative voice so important? This post highlights the importance of authoritative writing and how it can impact a piece.

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    Writing Without Authority

    Samantha Quigley

    Writing without authority is a skill that needs to be acquired over time, but what are the tactics we need to gain in order to learn?

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    Authority in Writing

    Reginald Cosmeus

    Writing with authority is vital, but how do we find “authority?” In Ann Penrose and Cheryl Geisler’s article, they emphasize ways to do so.

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    Writing and Authority?

    Alyssa Rivers

    Establishing authority in writing is essential for your overall style of writing. The article by Ann. M. Rose and Cheryl Geisler go into that.

  • Swales’ Concept of Discourse Community.

    Tiffani R. Ratliff

    John Swales Concept of Discourse Community and how he theorizes the development and sustainability of the discourse community.