MLA
What is the correct font type and size?
Times new roman, size 12
How long is a title?
12 words or less
When do you capitalize?
At the beginning of a sentence, for the pronoun "I," or for proper nouns
What is another word for an argumentative essay?
A persuasive essay
Where are transitions often located?
At beginning of a sentence.
What goes on the top left header on the first page?
Full name (student), teacher's name, class name, and date (4 lines)
What are the paragraphs for a five paragraph essay?
Introduction, three body paragraphs, conclusion.
When do you use a comma?
To make a pause in a sentence, before a conjunction, or when listing things
What is the name of an essay where the writer makes a stance?
An argumentative essay.
What are connectors?
Often in the middle of the sentence when a type of words connects two independent clauses.
What do you need to do before the beginning of each paragraph?
Indent (use tab button)
How long must a paragraph be?
What is a semi-colon?
An alternative to the period. It's when you want to end an idea without starting a new sentence.
What is an essay that relies on sensory details?
Descriptive essay
What is a thesis?
A sentence that tells readers what to expect in a paper.
Where do you put information for your sources? In what order do they go?
Works Cited page in alphabetical order.
What is a topic sentence?
It is usually the first sentence of a body paragraph that tells readers what to expect in the paragraph.
What is the difference between an adverb and an adjective?
Adverbs enhance verbs and adjectives enhance nouns.
What is an essay that relies on facts and information?
Expository essay
Where is a thesis usually located?
At the end of the introduction paragraph.
What is the correct spacing? Do you ever need extra spacing?
Double spacing throughout the whole paper. No extra spacing needed.
What are two ways you can start off writing an essay?
You can outline the paper or you can free write.
What is a contraction?
It's two words combined into one using an apostrophe (e.g. it's = it is).
What is a piece of writing that tells a story?
Narrative.
How long are transitions?
Usually a word or a phrase.