Writing Process
When you are writing an academic paper, you should write in ____ person.
Third
What IS a roadmap?
It is when you present information in your introduction in the same way that it will appear in the body paragraphs.
Ex. "This essay will discuss Subject A, Subject B, and Subject C"
Define a cause
A cause is the first domino. It is what leads to something else (i.e. an effect)
What is the font size and the font that your papers should be in for MLA format?
12 point font, Times New Roman
"According to Author, Point A is true" is an example of using _____ to support your point
Evidence
A conclusion should mirror your _____ ____.
Thesis statement
Give an example of an effect
Example: "He did not feel well (cause) so he went to the doctor (effect).
When writing an MLA essay, you will need to have a _____ _____ _____ as the last page(s) of your essay.
Works Cited Page
What is editing?
(WORTH DOUBLE POINTS)
It is the last thing you do before completing an essay. It is looking at grammar, spelling, and minor formatting issues
Explain how a conclusion should be structured
(WORTH DOUBLE POINTS)
Like a triangle.
It should start specific, broaden, then end with something general
What is the proper outline format for a cause and effect essay that has ONE cause and THREE effects?
Introduce Cause
Effect #1
Effect #2
Effect #3
Conclusion
What information needs to go in the top left-hand corner of your essay (and in what order)?
Your name, your professor's name, the class number, the essay's due date
What does revision entail?
How is an introduction formatted? What does it look like?
Like an upside down triangle.
It should start general, narrow, then end with something specific
"result" "subsequently" "consequently" are all key words that point to what?
An effect
How do you write an in-text citation for texts that have three or more authors?
(WORTH DOUBLE POINTS)
(Last Name et al. Page Number)
Ex. (Peres et al. 4)
What should drafting entail?
Putting thoughts to paper, focusing more on the content rather than the formatting or spelling or specific organization
The very last sentence of a conclusion should include a what?
Call to action or something specific that you want your reader to consider even after reading your essay
Give me at least THREE reasons WHY this is NOT a good thesis statement:
"There are lots of causes and effects that I think have to do with global warming."
1. It is strictly opinion-based (no evidence)
2. Use of first-person "I" language
3. It is not clear if they are giving one cause and three effects or one effect and three causes
4. They do not specify what they are arguing in relation to global warming
5. There is no road map provided and the actual goal of the essay is not specified
How big should the margins be in an MLA formatted paper?
One inch