Writing Tips

Which of the following will make your reader trust you and your argument? (Choose all that apply.)

• Use 2nd person pronouns like "you" so they know you're talking directly to them

• Acknowledge and then refute the counterargument so they know you've considered more opinions than your own

• Use 1st person plural pronouns like "we" so they feel included

• Use words like "obvious" and "clearly" so they know you're confident

• Ask the reader questions so they feel included

In an essay, where can we find the 'thesis statement'?

• 1st sentence of the introduction

• last sentence of the introduction

• first sentence of the body paragraphs

• 1st sentence of the conclusion

• last sentence of the conclusion

In an essay, where can we find the 'HOOK'?

• 1st sentence of the introduction

• last sentence of the introduction

• first sentence of the body paragraphs

• 1st sentence of the conclusion

• last sentence of the conclusion

In an essay, where can we find the 'topic sentences'?

• 1st sentence of the introduction

• last sentence of the introduction

• first sentence of the body paragraphs

• 1st sentence of the conclusion

• last sentence of the conclusion

Which of the following is NOT true of the thesis statement?

• It summarizes the essay's main argument/claim

• It should begin with the phrase "In this essay, I will..."

• It is developed, supported, and explained throughout the essay

• It should be one sentence

Which of the following is included in the thesis statement? (Choose all that apply.)

• The essay's topic or subject

• The author's opinion

• 2-3 Supporting arguments

• Counterargument

Which of the following is something you should always do when writing an essay?

• Introduce the counterargument in the conclusion

• Support the counterargument

• Ask the reader questions

• Acknowledge and address counterargument(s)

What is the 'hook' of an essay?

• a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person

• an opposing argument to the one a writer is putting forward

• The topic, opinion, and 2-3 supporting arguments REPHRASED differently

• A sentence that captures the reader's attention at the beginning of an essay

What is the 'counterargument' of an essay?

• a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person

• an opposing argument to the one a writer is putting forward

• The topic, opinion, and 2-3 supporting arguments REPHRASED differently

• A sentence that captures the reader's attention at the beginning of an essay

Which of the following is NOT true for the title of your essay? (Choose all that apply.)

• Decide on your title after you've written the essay

• The first thing you should plan out is your title

• Keep it brief, original, creative, and relevant

• Type the title in ALL CAPS and underlined

• It is fine to use the name of the assignment as your title