Chapter 1.2, Problem I.26E

Write a 400-500 word essay in answer to this questions: should freedom of speech be controlled on the internet? Include citation and referencing. Focus on unity and cohesion. ● edit your ideas and writing for unity ● use pronouns where possible ● use demonstratives (this that these those) ● transition words (words and phrases that help paragraphs and sentences relate to one another) ● conjunctions (words and phrases that help clauses link together) ● repetition of the thesis statement or main idea / argument ● ellipsis; cutting out words of sentences where the sentence still makes sense without them (to save space)

1.) When using a pronoun to refer to a generic singular subject, a writer should use a. their. b. you. c. there. d. we. e. one.   2.) PowerPoint slides or Prezi screens used as visual aids in an oral presentation should:   a. include large blocks of text. b. include citations.  c. avoid images or graphics. d. use the same size font throughout.  e. use bright colors and complex designs.    3.) During your college career, you will write many essays--as part of exams, for homework assignments, as researched papers of various kinds. In order to write effectively, you must determine the purpose for the piece of writing and be clear about: a. the style. b. the content. c. the research.  d. the genre. e. the audience.   4.) When giving an oral presentation, the speaker should: a.) read from the screen. b.) avoid using personal experience.  c.) make eye contact with the audience. d.) stay behind the podium. e.) speak quickly to convey more information.

How does the intended audience influence the choice of words and use of languages in a document? Think of a specific topic and two specific kinds of audiences. Then write a short example 250 to 500 words of how this topic might be presented to each of the two audiences.