Writing a Paper

True or False: An "academic paper" is a paper that is based on a thesis but doesn't use research to support that thesis.

• True

• False

What's the most important part about writing a paper?

• Research

• Formatting

• Time Management

• A solid Thesis statement

____ is the format you should use.

What is a "thesis"?

• A statement that explains the main point of the essay

• The statements that you use to support your main ideas

• The final remarks/statement of your essay and what it means

• The sub-points of your essay

True or False: Sources are your research.

• True

• False

_________ is the very first thing you should do before writing your paper.