Essays

What is the broad statement found in the introduction paragraph that summarizes what your essay/paper is about?

• theme

• thesis

• main idea

• preview of points

Which of the following pronouns should you use in a paper?

• First person (I, me, my)

• Second person (you, your)

• Third person (he, she, they)

True or false: you need to preview your main points in the introduction of your paper.

• true

• false

True or false: the body of your paper should just be one paragraph.

• true

• false

Which of the following should you include in your conclusion?

• restated thesis

• restated main points

• a wrap-up or "clincher" statement

• further textual evidence

What should your essay or paper ALWAYS contain?

• explanations of your specific examples/evidence

• citations (if using others' thoughts/ideas)

• transitional words

• an intro and conclusion

• your personal opinion

True or false: you should ALWAYS proofread your paper before turning it in.

• true

• false

Is the following sentence okay to use in an academic paper/essay?

"Join a lot of clubs."

• yes

• no

Are you allowed to use spell checkers to help ensure you are using proper grammar/spelling?

• yes

• no

Which of these does Mrs. Curtsinger HATE to see in essays and papers?

• "you"

• no capitalization or punctuation

• LOTS of spelling/grammar mistakes

• multiple paragraphs with thorough explanation

• "things" or "stuff"