Words, Words, Words
Mystery Category
Essay Organization
Citations
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100

The sentence that states the main point of the entire essay.

What is the thesis sentence?

100
1"
What is MLA recommended margin size?
100
Introduction, Body, Conclusion
What are the three main parts of an essay?
100
The indention style for works cited entries
What is hanging indent?
100
The term for the following phrase in an essay: "According to John Smith, . . ."
What is a signal phrase?
200
Usual location of a thesis sentence.
What is the last sentence of the opening paragraph?
200
Last Name, page number
What is a header in MLA?
200
The sentence that explains the focus of a paragraph
What is a topic sentence?
200
The purpose of citations is
What is to tell the reader where the original information was found?
200

When is an author referred to by his or her full name?

What is the first time that author is mentioned?

300

In your own words but shorter than the original.  

What is a summary?

300

Information such as degrees, job, or personal experience that explains why a person is an expert on a subject.

What are credentials?

300
Create interest by giving background information, using an interesting quote, or setting up the structure of an essay
What is the purpose of and possible strategies for an introduction?
300
The order in which sources are arranged on a Works Cited page
What is Alphabetical?
300

Tells the reader that the following information is coming from a source outside of the author's head.

What is a signal phrase?

400

In your own words, but about the same length as the original.

What is a paraphrase?

400
Name Instructor's Name Course Date
What are the elements in an MLA heading?
400
Where the strongest argument of an essay should be placed
What is the last body paragraph?
400

Types/examples of in-text citations

What are parenthetical citations and signal phrases?

400

When is it appropriate to use only an author's last name?

What is every time after the first mention?

500

Using the exact words and the exact length as the original.  

What is a direct quote?

500

(1) the signal phrase, (2) the quote/paraphrase/summary, (3) the citation, and (4) connection to your ideas

What are the four steps to properly incorporating source materials?

500
Wraps up the essay by restating key points, repeating key words or phrases, making a call to action, or thought provoking statement
What is a conclusion?
500
Giving information about a source used for support, illustration, or proof for an argument.
What is citation?
500
The term for a citation that appears in ( )
What is a parenthetical citation?
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