Classroom
Who is your TSA?
Crystal !!!!
What three main parts make up a standard academic essay ?
Introduction, Body, Conclusion
What is the minimum page length required for the final essay in this course?
3-4 pages
Choose the correct sentence: “Their going to class” or “They’re going to class”?
They’re going to class (They’re = they are)
What is the first step in the writing process?
Prewriting (brainstorming, outlining, idea generation)
What days and time do you have COMP ?
Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 9am-10:30am
What is a topic sentence and where should it appear ?
The main idea of a paragraph, it appears at the beginning of a body paragraph.
True or False: You must use both MLA and APA styles in the same paper.
False (You will practice both, but you use one style per paper)
Name one way to fix a run-on sentence.
Use a period, semicolon, or coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, so).
What does "revision" mean, and how is it different from editing?
Revision: Big-picture changes (ideas, structure). Editing: Fixing grammar, spelling, punctuation.
Who is your COMP instructor ?
Professor Erin Franciso
What does a good conclusion do in a research paper?
Restates the thesis, summarizes key points, and leaves a lasting impression.
What is the purpose of a working thesis statement in a research paper?
It provides focus and direction for your paper as you research and write.
What’s wrong with this sentence: “Him and me went to the library”? Fix it.
❌ “Him and me went to the library.” → ✅ He and I went to the library
You’re stuck and can’t think of what to write. What’s one strategy to overcome this?
Freewriting, talking it out, changing environment, reviewing your outline.
What is the class course name ?
The College Research Essay
How should body paragraphs be organized in a research essay?
Around clear topic sentences with evidence, explanation, and transitions.
What type of writing are we doing right now?
Freewriting
fill in the blank
I can’t wait to see the results of __________ experiment. (your / you’re)
your
What’s the purpose of a peer review?
A) To criticize a writer’s grammar mistakes
B) To help improve a draft by offering constructive feedback
C) To grade another student’s paper
✅ Answer: B
Where is your COMP Class Located ?
Human Ecology, Room 136
What’s wrong with: “I’m going to talk about my topic”? Rewrite it.
It’s too informal. Rewritten: “This essay examines the impact of social media on college students’ communication skills.”
What’s the difference between a primary and a secondary source?
Primary: Original material.
Secondary: Analysis of primary sources (e.g., scholarly articles, reviews)
Which sentence demonstrates correct academic tone?
A) I’m gonna talk about how social media is bad.
B) This paper will explore the negative effects of social media on mental health.
C) In this paper I will explore the negative effects of Social media on mental health, social media has negative effects fr.
B
Crystal, your TSA, can help you with what parts of the writing process?
Brainstorming, outlining, revising drafts, improving citations, and answering writing questions. (EVERYTHING IN COMP)