Essay Writing Skills Assessment

This video tutorial provides tips on revising essays effectively. It distinguishes between editing and revising, emphasizing the importance of re-imagining your work. The tutorial suggests seeking feedback from peers, examining your thesis, and understanding exigence to engage your audience. It also covers the role of topic sentences, the necessity of supporting evidence, and the importance of analyzing evidence critically. Finally, it offers advice on organizing your essay to present your strongest arguments effectively.

What is the primary focus of revising an essay?

• Checking for plagiarism

• Formatting the document

• Re-imagining the essay's potential

• Correcting grammar mistakes

Why is it important to have others read your essay?

• To verify the font size

• To check the word count

• To get feedback on how to improve

• To ensure it is free of spelling errors

What should a thesis statement do?

• Be written in italics

• Contain at least 100 words

• Answer the prompt and meet assignment requirements

• Include a bibliography

What is exigence in the context of essay writing?

• The length of the essay

• The importance of the topic to the audience

• The number of sources used

• The style of citation

What is the function of a topic sentence?

• To list references

• To conclude the essay

• To repeat the main argument and express the paragraph's main idea

• To introduce evidence

What should you avoid including in a topic sentence?

• A question

• The main argument

• The paragraph's main idea

• Evidence

What types of evidence can be used to support a thesis?

• Only personal experiences

• Only quotes

• Only visuals

• Quotes, paraphrases, visuals, or personal experiences

What is the purpose of analyzing evidence in an essay?

• To summarize the essay

• To write a conclusion

• To break down and evaluate what the evidence proves

• To list all sources

What should you consider when rethinking your essay's organization?

• The title of the essay

• The number of paragraphs

• The strongest pieces of evidence

• The font size