Drafting and Research Essay Essentials

The video tutorial guides viewers through the process of drafting a research essay. It covers the importance of gathering materials, organizing ideas, and writing an introduction, body, and conclusion. The tutorial emphasizes the use of MLA-style citations and creating cohesion between ideas. It also highlights the need for proofreading and creating a works cited page. The final draft should include a strong introduction, body paragraphs, a conclusion, and a balanced mix of original ideas and citations.

What is the first step before starting to draft a research essay?

• Proofreading for errors

• Gathering outline notes and research

• Writing the conclusion

• Creating a works cited page

Which part of the essay is recommended to start with during drafting?

• Works cited page

• Introduction

• Body paragraphs

• Conclusion

What is the purpose of free writing in the drafting process?

• To finalize the essay

• To quickly organize vivid ideas

• To create a works cited page

• To proofread for errors

How should citations be structured in a research essay draft?

• APA style

• Harvard style

• Chicago style

• MLA style

Why is it important to ensure citations are relevant to the thesis?

• To increase the word count

• To make the essay look more professional

• To avoid plagiarism

• To maintain reader interest and strengthen analysis

What is a key activity in creating cohesion between ideas in a draft?

• Ignoring transition words

• Writing the conclusion first

• Adding more citations

• Rearranging and refining information

What should be done after ensuring content cohesion in a draft?

• Add more citations

• Proofread for spelling and grammatical errors

• Submit the essay

• Start a new draft

What is the purpose of the works cited page in a research essay?

• To list all sources cited within the essay

• To summarize the essay

• To introduce the essay

• To provide a conclusion

Which element is NOT required in a completed research essay draft?

• Minimum of three body paragraphs

• Engaging introduction with thesis

• A thorough analysis of the topic

• A list of questions

What should you do after completing a multidimensional essay draft?

• Feel proud of your accomplishment

• Ignore it

• Start a new essay

• Submit it immediately