I want to share five important questions that I learned, that each of us can ask in order to exercise our critical thinking skills….The questions are as follows:
Q. What does prescriptive mean?
serving to prescribe
Q. What is a prescriptive conclusion?
For example, “What makes grass grow?” Prescriptive issues deal with the way the world ought to be and often involve moral or ethical concerns such as “We should reduce our carbon footprint.” The conclusion is usually the author’s answer or solution to the issue.
- What are the issue and the conclusion?
- What are the reasons?
- What are the assumptions?
- Are there any fallacies in the reasoning?
- How good is the evidence?
Q. What are prescriptive questions?
Prescriptive questions: These are questions that ask what we should do about a particular development challenge. “What intervention would be most appropriate in this context for increasing grade level 3 child literacy rates?” is and example of a prescriptive question.
Q. What is a descriptive conclusion?
The conclusion of a descriptive essay is just as important as the introduction. The conclusion seals the essay and tries to close the issue. Conclusion is the last part of the essay that your reader will experience. Restate your feelings about the subject. Wrap up the description and provide final thoughts.
Q. How do you write a descriptive conclusion?
At the conclusion, use the last sentence that will be a well-written logical statement based on the previous ideas.
- Make an appeal to emotions. This method can be a very powerful way to conclude your paper.
- Include a call to action.
- Finish with the irony.
Q. How do you end a descriptive story?
Your conclusion should tie all the thoughts in your essay together. Restate your thesis statement in the conclusion and end with a strong final sentence. Do not add anything new to your essay in the conclusion. Simply evaluate your thoughts in the essay and wrap things up with a short, final statement.
Q. What is a transition word for a conclusion?
Transitional expressions
| LOGICAL RELATIONSHIP | TRANSITIONAL EXPRESSION |
|---|---|
| Conclusion/Summary | finally, in a word, in brief, briefly, in conclusion, in the end, in the final analysis, on the whole, thus, to conclude, to summarize, in sum, to sum up, in summary |
Q. What are the 3 types of transitions?
10 Types of Transitions
- Addition. “Also, I have to stop at the store on the way home.”
- Comparison. “In the same way, the author foreshadows a conflict between two minor characters.”
- Concession. “Granted, you did not ask ahead of time.”
- Contrast. “At the same time, what she said has some truth to it.”
- Consequence.
- Emphasis.
- Example.
- Sequence.
Q. Is finally a transition word?
To Show Time. after, afterward, always, as soon as, at last, at once, briefly, eventually, finally, immediately, in the meantime, in the past (or future), last, later, meanwhile, next, never, now, often, once, promptly, sometimes, soon. To Show Place.
Q. Is there a transition word?
Transition words are words like ‘and’, ‘but’, ‘so’ and ‘because’. They show your reader the relationship between phrases, sentences, or even paragraphs. When you use them, you make it easier for your readers to understand how your thoughts and ideas are connected.
Q. What are examples of transitional devices?
Transitional Devices
- Of addition. Examples: also, besides, furthermore, moreover, etc.
- Of contrast. Examples: however, still, nevertheless, conversely, nonetheless, instead, etc.
- Of comparison. Examples: similarly, likewise.
- Of result. Examples: therefore, hence, thus, consequently, etc.
- Of time. Examples:
Q. What can be used instead of First Second Third?
Common Transitional Words and Phrases
- cause and effect: consequently, therefore, accordingly, as a result, because, for this reason, hence, thus.
- sequence: furthermore, in addition, moreover, first, second, third, finally, again, also, and, besides, further, in the first place, last, likewise, next, then, too.
Q. Is firstly a transition word?
Transition words indicating agreement, addition and similarity. Firstly, as we can see above, there’s the topic of transition words that can be used to form an agreement, addition or reference a similarity within a text.
Q. Should I use first or firstly?
Even though they are both adverbs, ‘first’ and ‘firstly’ are hardly interchangeable in all situations: we never say “I firstly noticed it yesterday.” One might say “firstly, what are you doing in my home?” or “firstly, I hope you have insurance”—but if you want to avoid criticism, ‘first’ is the best bet for most …
Q. What can I say instead of firstly?
What is another word for firstly?
| first | first of all |
|---|---|
| first off | first up |
| to begin with | before all else |
| before anything else | beforehand |
| 1stly | in the first place |
Q. What can I write instead of firstly secondly?
Just say: “First, …, Second, …, Third, …,” and so on. Or … (1) (2) (3) …, and so on. 2.
Q. Can I use secondly without using firstly?
It is not customary to use firstly. Suppose you already have stated a fact and you feel the urge to add another point, you can use secondly. No need to use firstly in the first place. If you are stating a series of facts, it will sound better if you use firstly, secondly, thirdly. . .
Q. What can I say instead of Secondly?
- moreover,
- further,
- in addition,
- besides,
- too,
- as well,
- not to mention,
- what’s more,
Q. What can I say instead of finally?
other words for finally
- certainly.
- completely.
- definitely.
- permanently.
- lastly.
- assuredly.
- in conclusion.
- once and for all.
Q. Is it correct to say secondly?
First and second are adjectives, and firstly and secondly are adverbs. Firstly and secondly should really only be used for points of an argument or discussion–think “to begin with.” You should never put the adverb form (firstly, secondly) at the end of the sentence and never use “firstly” unless there are more points.
Q. Should I use second or secondly?
“First of all” makes sense when you want to emphasize the primacy of the first item in a series, but it should not be followed by “second of all,” where the expression serves no such function. And “secondly” is an adverbial form that makes no sense at all in enumeration (neither does “firstly”).
Q. What can I use instead of for example?
For Example’ Synonym Phrases
- “For instance …”
- “To give you an idea …”
- “As proof …”
- “Suppose that …”
- “To illustrate …”
- “Imagine …”
- “Pretend that …”
- “To show you what I mean …”
Q. What’s another way to say I have?
What is another word for have?
| possess | own |
|---|---|
| be in possession of | command |
| count among one’s possessions | enjoy |
| grasp | have in your possession |
| have possession of | keep |
Q. What word can be used instead of I?
What is another word for I?
| I for one | I myself |
|---|---|
| for me | ourself |
| self | the author |
| the speaker | the writer |
| me, myself and I | myself only |
Q. What does instead of mean?
: in place of : as a substitute for or alternative to chose tea instead of coffee.
Q. What is the difference between instead of and rather than?
Look at it this way: ‘rather than’ emphasises a preference and ‘instead of’ emphasises a choice. Whereas ‘instead of’ is not usually followed by an infinitive. Thus: I go to parties with people I can´t stand rather than upset my friend. I go to parties with people I can´t stand instead of upsetting my friend.
