Essay Essentials
The main argument of your paper.
Thesis statement
What are the two things every sentence must have?
A subject (noun) & a predicate (verb).
APA requires this font for all papers.
12-point Times New Roman.
This type of appeal uses logic and evidence.
Logos
Paraphrasing
These sentences connect ideas between paragraphs.
Transition sentences
A subject and a predicate that expresses a complete thought.
Independent clause
Your reference page should be arranged in this order.
Alphabetical
This type of appeal relies on credibility or ethics.
Ethos
Name two domains we often consider to be trustworthy.
.edu, .gov, .org
Give three examples of a transition word/phrase.
However, For example, On the other hand, Also, Additionally, Furthermore
This sentence error occurs when two complete thoughts are joined with just a comma. (Example: I love writing, it helps me think.)
Comma splice
A reference page in APA requires this at the top.
This type of appeal targets emotions.
Pathos
This type of source includes firsthand accounts, original data, or historical documents.
A primary source
Name two things that should be included in your conclusion.
Clear transition word/phrase, restatement of your thesis, a short summary of your paper, something for your audience to think about.
FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so)
What are the three things that must be included in an in-text citation?
Author's last name, year of publication, and page/paragraph number.
A counterargument should always be followed by this.
Rebuttal
Name one place to find scholarly sources.
Bushnell Library, My.Bushnell, Google Scholar
Name two elements of a strong body paragraph.
Transition sentence, topic sentence, evidence, reasoning.
What are two ways to fix a sentence error?
Add a conjunction, use a semicolon, break it into two sentences.
What are four things that must be on your title page?
Paper title, your name, institutional affiliation, course & title, instructor name, due date
The section of your counterargument where you acknowledge the other side has a good point.
Concede/Concession
Name two red flags that a source may not be trustworthy.
.com domain, no author, no date, charged language, "clickbait" title, un-cited sources