Essay Structure Scavenger Hunt

How should the sources in a works cited list be organized?

• By date of publication

• By author's last name

• By title of the work

• By type of source

What is the purpose of following a specific format for citations?

• To make the paper look longer

• To ensure consistency and clarity

• To confuse the reader

• To save space

What is the first step in creating a works cited list?

• Choose a citation style

• Write a summary of each source

• List sources in any order

• Include only books

What should you do if you use multiple citation styles?

• Mix them in one list

• Choose one style for consistency

• Use a different style for each source

• Ignore citation styles

Why should you consider connotations as well as denotations?

• To improve grammar

• To enhance word choice

• To increase word count

• To simplify language

What is a recommended practice for sentence variety?

• Use only short sentences

• Mix short and long sentences

• Avoid using complex sentences

• Use only compound sentences

What is one of the goals of revising?

• Fixing grammar errors

• Improving word choice

• Clarifying thesis and main points

• Ensuring consistent style

What is not a focus of revising?

• Clarifying thesis and main points

• Improving organization and flow

• Fixing grammar and punctuation errors

• Adding or removing content

Which technique is NOT mentioned as a proofreading method?

• Reading aloud

• Using a thesaurus

• Taking breaks

• Reading backwards

What is the first step mentioned in the proofreading techniques?

• Use spell check

• Read essay aloud

• Print out essay

• Take breaks