Essays One
What are the three components of a well-written essay introductory paragraph/introduction?
hook, background information, thesis
What are the four components of an MLA heading?
writer's name, professor's name, course, date
How should an essay body paragraph begin and end?
begins with a topic sentence and ends with a summary sentence
What are three things to write to label notes before a lecture begins?
class name, lecture topic, and the date
What is the mascot of Collin College?
Cougar
What are three recommended types of hooks for an introduction, and what is Prof K's favorite hook?
story/anecdote, statistics/data, quotation
Prof K's favorite hook = story/anecdote (which could always be followed by statistics and quotes!)
What are the two components of a header?
writer's last name and page number
How are major and minor details different?
major details are more general and may be considered subcategories or subtopics
minor details are more specific and may include examples of names and numbers
True or False:
Write complete sentences when taking notes.
False!
Write abbreviations, words, and short phrases.
How many campuses does Collin College have?
11+ physical campuses plus iCollin, an online campus
What is the minimum number of sentences in a well-written college-level essay body paragraph?
11+
What are the font type, font size, and spacing in MLA format?
Times New Roman, size 12, double-spacing
What is background information, and where is it located in an essay?
Background information can include history, context, statistics, definitions, the significance of the topic, or other information the reader needs to know to understand the thesis topic and point.
Background information is placed in the introductory paragraph between the hook and the thesis.
What is the block system for note-taking?
Write each main topic as a header or a question.
Listen for signal words that introduce main topics.
Arrange the notes as in a block or a square.
Move the block to the right (indent).
What are two of the ways to make a Writing Center appointment?
Walk in, online, call
What are the two required parts of a concluding paragraph in an essay?
reiteration of the thesis and general closing remarks
How is the title typed in MLA format?
Centered and capitalized properly.
Otherwise, nothing special!
No bolding, underlining, enlarging...
What is the optional last sentence of the concluding paragraph?
a call to action (also called a clincher or a super-so-what)
What are the three main sections of the Cornell note-taking method?
Left margin: questions
Right side: notes
Bottom of the page: summary
What are two of the ways to contact a librarian with a research question?
call, email, text/live chat, visit the library
Why should a body paragraph never end in a quote/citation?
Quotes must be explained.
Body paragraphs must end with a summary sentence.
True or False:
The first line of each new paragraph in an essay should be indented approximately one-half inch from the left margin by hitting "Tab" on the keyboard.
True!
The first line of each new paragraph in an essay should be indented approximately one-half inch from the left margin by tapping "Tab" on the keyboard.
What is parallelism?
items in a series are all the same part of speech (example: three nouns)
What are three of the signal phrases that add emphasis when a speaker is talking?
indeed
in fact
as a matter of fact
interestingly
significantly
What is the annual enrollment at Collin College (approximate)?
approximately 58,000 - 60,000 students