Academic Writing Essentials

What is the primary purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

• To introduce the topic

• To summarize the main points

• To state the main argument or claim

• To provide background information

Which of the following is the best way to organize an essay?

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion

• Body, Introduction, Conclusion

• Conclusion, Body, Introduction

• Introduction, Conclusion, Body

What is the role of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To provide evidence

• To introduce the main idea of the paragraph

• To conclude the paragraph

• To ask a question

Which of the following is a characteristic of a well-written academic paragraph?

• It contains multiple main ideas.

• It is focused on a single main idea.

• It includes unrelated details.

• It is very short, with only one or two sentences.

What is the best way to ensure that your essay has a logical flow?

• Use random facts and details.

• Use transition words and phrases.

• Write very long sentences.

• Avoid using paragraphs

Which of the following is an example of a transition word or phrase?

• However

• And

• It

• Because

Why is it important to use evidence in an academic essay?

• To make the essay longer

• To support your claims and arguments

• To confuse the reader

• To fill space

Which of the following is the correct way to cite a source in an academic essay?

• "According to the article, recycling is important."

• "Recycling is important (Smith, 2020)."

• "Recycling is important (Smith)."

• "Recycling is important (2020)."

What is the main purpose of the conclusion paragraph in an essay?

• To introduce new ideas

• To summarize the main points and restate the thesis

• To provide detailed evidence

• To ask questions

What should you do if you use a direct quote from a source in your essay?

• Put the quote in italics

• Put the quote in quotation marks and cite the source

• Underline the quote

• Write the quote in all capital letters