Topic 5 The Writing Process

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What is the purpose of an in-text citation?

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To give credit to the original source of information used in a piece of writing.

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True or False: First and Second person perspective are critical to developing the topic of an academic essay?

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False

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In a 5 Paragraph essay, where is the thesis statement re-stated?

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In the Conclusion paragraph.

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What does the Alphabetical, Hierarchical, Chronological, and Categorical strategy help ensure?

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That the information is organized.

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Where can the rubric for an assignment typically be found?

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In the Assignment Drop-box.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What is the structure of a 5 Paragraph essay?

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Introduction, three supporting paragraphs, and a conclusion.

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What is the significance of the conclusion in an essay?

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It summarizes the main points and restates the thesis.

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What is the role of supporting paragraphs in an essay?

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To provide evidence and examples that support the thesis statement.

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What is the difference between primary and secondary sources?

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Primary sources are original materials, while secondary sources analyze or interpret primary sources.