Essay & Paragraph Structure
What is the point of an persuasive paper?
To persuade or teach the reader something
What is the last page of research papers called?
Works Cited
Can a good research question be answered with a simple yes or no?
No
Animals
three animals
Fix this sentence: During the long summer of 1984 the temperatures set records.
During the long summer of 1984, the temperatures set records.
What is the primary function of a hook?
To grab the reader's attention.
According to MLA, what is the required line spacing for a research paper?
Double-spacing
A focused, debatable question that guides a research project.
What is a research question?
Things found in a kitchen
Things found in a kitchen
Fix this sentence: Please get the cups jars and plates from the kitchen.
Please get the cups, jars, and plates from the kitchen.
In the conclusion, should you restate your thesis word for word?
No!
What is included on the first page of an MLA paper?
Name, submission date, course name, and teacher name.
A researchable research question is a question that ...?
A researchable question is one in which you can find sufficient, credible sources to answer/argue.
Countries
countries
Unfortunately, I cannot fly to the moon with you.
Where does a thesis statement go?
Last sentence of the introduction paragraph.
What do you put instead of a date when there is no date?
ND or Date Accessed
A comparative research question does what?
A comparative research question is designed to examine the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.
Vegetables
vegetables
Fix this sentence: Because he slept all day he got a bad grade on his exam.
Because he slept all day, he got a bad grade on his exam.
What does a thesis statement do?
Presents your claim and a brief introduction of the paper.
When do you use block quotes?
When a quote is longer than 4 lines.
Should you complete preliminary research before or after you craft your research question?
You need to conduct preliminary research before you can finalize your research question.
SEARK Resources
Trio, Tutoring, LRC, Food Pantry, Career Closet, Advising, etc.
Fix this sentence: Jimmy does Helen live in Pine Bluff Arkansas?
Jimmy, does Helen live in Pine Bluff, Arkansas?