Syllabus
Essay Writing
Formatting
CSUN
Misc.
100

How many absences can you have?

3

100

What are the main components of an essay?

Introduction, body paragraph, and conclusion

100

What font do you need to use for MLA formatting?

Times New Roman

100

What does 'LRC' stand for?

Learning Resource Center

100

What does 'SI' stand for?

Supplemental Instruction

200

How many times are you required to go to tutoring at the LRC this semester?

1

200

What is a sentence that offers a concise summary of the main point or claim of the essay? It contains the topic and the controlling idea.

Thesis statement

200

What margins are needed for the top, side, and bottom of the page?

One inch margin
200

Where is the Financial Aid and Scholarships office?

Bayramian Hall, 1st floor

200

What is one thing you need to do after including evidence into your paragraph?

Provide analysis of the evidence

300

What should you do if you need to borrow an electronic device?

Consult the Device Loaner Program

300

What is the first sentence of an introduction paragraph?

Hook

300

Where does the title page go in your essay?

Nowhere - MLA format does not require a title page, unless specifically told by your instructor

300

What is OneSearch?

A database where you can search for books, videos, articles, digital media, and more.

300

What should you do if you have COVID and need to miss class?

Report your COVID case to the university

400

Name 3 circumstances where an absence can be excused.

1.) Student has COVID-19 and has reported it to CSUN.
2.) Student provides a doctor’s note with dates as proof.
3.) Student is an athlete and has a scheduled game.

400

What are 2 arguments that can be made from this question: 'Should CSUN return to online classes?'

1.) CSUN should return to online classes.

2.) CSUN should not return to online classes.

400

Where does the 'Works Cited' section go in your essay?

On the very last page, separate from the rest of the essay

400

What do CSUN phone numbers start with?

(818) 677

400

How many Master's degree options does CSUN offer?

84

500

Name 3 skills that are emphasized in UNIV61.

Time management, reading comprehension, critical analysis of material, reasoning, and academic writing

500

What are 3 things you should do in a conclusion paragraph?

1. Restate or paraphrase thesis
2. Summarize the main points
3. State final comments

500

What does the MLA heading contain?

Your name, name of your instructor, course name, and date

500

How many Bachelor's degree disciplines does CSUN offer?

133

500

Name the first 3 letters of Pi that come after 3.14

159 (3.14159..)

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