Writing Organization

Your thesis should typically go...

• First sentence of first paragraph

• First sentence of last paragraph

• Last sentence of first paragraph

• Last sentence of last paragraph

In 5 paragraph format, your thesis should have...

• 1 main point that paragraphs will focus on

• 2 main points that paragraphs will focus on

• 3 main points that paragraphs will focus on

• 5 main points that paragraphs will focus on

Your thesis is...

• 1 main opinion on a topic

• The most interesting fact on a topic

• 3 facts on one topic

• 3 opinions on one topic

Each paragraph you write should...

• Correspond to a point in your thesis

• Start with a sentence that outlines the main idea of the paragraph

• End with a sentence that connects to your main argument

• All of the above

What's wrong with this thesis: "People should jog for physical health benefits, mental health benefits, and social benefits."

• Doesn't have 3 separate ideas

• Isn't an opinion

• "Social benefits" are not provable

• Nothing is wrong with it

What's wrong with this thesis: "In this essay, I will explain the economic, financial, and monetary impact of World War II."

• All 3 points are too similar

• All 3 points are facts and not opinions

• All 3 points are false

• Nothing is wrong

What occurs in your conclusion paragraph? (2 correct answers)

• You rewrite the thesis.

• You summarize each point of the thesis and it's evidence.

• You end with a sentence explaining the relevance of your thesis.

• You summarize the whole paper.

What should your intro begin with?

• Introduction of yourself and the class you're taking.

• Set the scene of the essay.

• Explain why you're qualified to talk about the topic.

• An interesting "hook" statement.

What is a topic sentence?

• A one sentence intro at the beginning of each paragraph

• A sentence in your intro paragraph explaining the topic

• Your "call to action" in the conclusion

• Any evidence statements in the thesis

When quoting someone, you should...

• Drop the quote at any time

• Lead into the quote in one sentence and explain its relevance

• Never directly quote someone. That is plagiarism.

• Never explain a quote after using it.