Core Functions for College Writing Assignments

Verb	General meaning	Discipline‐Specific Applications
Summarize	To develop a personal reaction.
Respond	To develop a personal reaction.
Analyze	To break down into parts. To discuss the parts, and their relationships.
Synthesize	To combine separate items into a new coherent whole.
Evaluate	To judge quality or worth based on criteria shared with an audience.
Argue	To advocate or defend a position or point of view.

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