Student Manual (2012-2013 PDF) - Newberry College

Employs vocabulary and style appropriate for the intended audienceDefining the audience is an important step in the composing process. The audiencewill determine the diction, vocabulary level, length of the sentences, depth of thesubject matter, intricacy of argumentation, and length of the final paper. The intendedaudience should be determined early in the writing process; it will continueto have an effect on the writing through subsequent drafts, final revision and editing.(Note: See related comments in the Appendix on “Inclusive Language Guidelines,”page 39).Is generally free of misspelled words; blatant errors in grammar,usage, and punctuation; and typographical errors and “strike-overs”Includes complete and accurate attribution (in the appropriateformat) of all material quoted directly or paraphrased. (See NewberryCollege Student Handbook, “Policy on Academic Honesty.”)Different disciplines use different forms of citation. Make certain that you understandcitation and documentation standards taught in ENG 111 and 112 and in thesubject in which you are writing your paper. If you are uncertain about these matters,see a college writing handbook or consult an instructor.Works CitedEhninger, Douglas, Bruce E. Gronbeck, and Alan H. Monroe.Principles of Speech Communication. Glenview, IL: Scott, Foresman, 1980.Lindemann, Erika. A Rhetoric for Writing Teachers. New York: Oxford UP, 1987.Lunsford, Andrea and Robert Connors. The New St. Martin’s Handbook.Troyka, Lynn Quitman. Handbook for Writers. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice,1987.10