Essay Tips and Questions

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Where do you put an indent in a paragraph?

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At the beginning of the first line of a paragraph.

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What is proofreading an essay?

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Proofreading an essay is the process of checking for and correcting errors in the text.

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When quoting for your essay, you should always cite your _______.

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Sources.

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How do you know a source is trustworthy?

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A trustworthy source is credible, well-cited, and published by a reputable organization.

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What should you cite when typing an in-text citation?

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Author's last name and year of publication (and page number if quoting).

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What is the purpose of an introduction in an essay?

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To introduce the main topic and provide a thesis statement.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What is the role of a conclusion in an essay?

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To summarize the main points and restate the thesis in light of the evidence presented.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is the first sentence of a paragraph that summarizes its main idea.

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What does it mean to paraphrase?

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To paraphrase means to restate someone else's ideas in your own words.