Introduction
the set of sentences where writers begin their essay; usually includes a hook, necessary background information, a statement of main points, and a thesis statement.
Introduction Paragraph
a short statement, usually one sentence, that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay, It is developed, supported, and explained in the text by means of examples and evidence.
thesis statement
A set of guidelines that direct how the paper should formatted according to the Modern Language Association. 1" margins, Times New Roman, 12 Point Font, Double Space, In text citations are written using the author's last name and page number.
MLA format
a paper presenting, explaining, or arguing a single topic or idea.
Essay
a very first organized version of your essay.
Rough draft
A paragraph of support for the thesis; must have topic sentence and details and/or examples
Body Paragraph
the sentence(s) a writer uses to hook the reader's attention; anecdote, questions, quote, interesting fact, etc. at the introduction paragraph of an essay
attention grabber/hook
to break an issue into components, describe each using supporting arguments, and explain how all they interrelate to one another
Analyze
giving your essay to several peers for them to evaluate it for grammar and mistakes before publication; standard for scholarly publishing.
Peer Review/Editing
when they ask you to summarize, it means you need to give a short description of your essay's core ideas.
Summarize
the last paragraph in an essay. It sums up ideas and reflects on what is discussed in the essay in words different from those in the thesis.
Conclusion Paragraph
material that provides context for a topic
background information
a list of references (books, websites, journals, papers, people, etc.) you use when writing your essay.
Bibliography
presenting someone's idea or writings as your own. Strictly prohibited!
Plagiarism
a style and tone you choose to compose an essay.
Voice
They are used to give concrete examples or illustrate an idea presented in the essay. These can include quotes, stats, and other helpful information that back up a main point
Explanation Sentences/ Supporting details
used to help readers easily find the sources in the References page that correspond to your referenced passage
In-text citation
A process of combining all ideas into one piece of writing.
Composition
an initial stage of crafting your essay, when you build an idea, state a thesis, gather the information, and consider the ways to organize all this into a paper.
Prewriting
a name of your essay, capturing readers' interest.
Title
They are used to give concrete examples or illustrate an idea presented in the essay. These can include quotes, stats, and other helpful information that back up a main point
Explanation Sentences/ Supporting details
express the meaning of (the writer or speaker or something written or spoken) using different words, especially to achieve greater clarity.
paraphrase
a quality saying that someone or something is worth your trust. When, say, a teacher says your resources aren't credible enough, it means you've chosen weak or fake references for essay arguments.
Credibility
a process of reading your work, when you search for grammar/spelling mistakes and try to fix them.
Proofreading
words and phrases that provide a connection between ideas, sentences and paragraphs
Transitional Phrase