What is the purpose of an essay introduction?
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To engage the reader’s interest and provide a brief background of the topic.
To outline the structure of the essay
To indicate the parameters or scope that will/will not be covered
To provide a thesis statement. This is the position or argument you will adopt.
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What type of essay requires you to take a position on the assignment topic?
Analytical Essay
Narrative Essay
Argumentative Essay
Descriptive Essay
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An effective essay body paragraph needs to state the topic of the paragraph, relating back to the __________ in the introduction.
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An effective body paragraph should...
expand on the main topic
define any needed terms
explain concepts in more depth
present all perspectives on the topic
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Evidence should use __________, which should be paraphrased or quoted, then referenced using the style specified in your course.
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To pan for gold in body paragraphs, you need to...
use your own critical thinking
present your own writing voice
show the relationship of the point you are making with the evidence
ask "so what" then interpret/discuss the evidence
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True or false: You should wrap up or conclude your ideas at the end of the body paragraph
True
False
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An effective conclusion should...
wrap up your main points
provide closure to the thesis statement you raised in the introduction
provide new information
put your reader to sleep zzz
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