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Double Space, Times New Roman, 12pt Font,
Last Name & Page Number in Upper Right Corner
What is MLA Format?
The paragraph houses the claim of an argumentative essay.
What is the introduction paragraph?
This concept appeals to the emotional needs of the audience
What is pathos?
Do or Don’t?
use first- or second-person (I, you, we, us, you all)
What is Don’t?
A surprising statement or fact designed to grab the reader’s attention. Leaves the reader wondering about the topic.
What is the hook sentence?
If the author’s name appears in the sentence, use only the page number in the parenthesis.
What is an in-text citation?
The paragraph that contains the warrant in an argumentative essay.
What is a body paragraph?
This concept uses persuasion based on credibility, character, and authority.
What is ethos?
Do or Don’t?
Use a variety of strong transitional phrases
(Ex: In addition, however, consequently)
What is do?
The position or assertion of argument. It’s your opinion of the argument without using “I feel...I think….I believe….My opinion”
What is the claim?
To give credit to the original author
Stating where you found the information
What does it mean “To Cite”?
The paragraph that hosts the counterclaim in an argumentative essay.
What is the conclusion paragraph?
This concept is used to persuade based on logic and reason rather than emotion or authority.
What is logos?
Do’s or Don’ts?
Use conversational or social media language.
(Ex: “messin’ with,” “gonna,” “cause,” “chill,” “idk,” “otw,” “oml,” “lol,” or “fixin to.”)
What is don't?
The chain of reasoning that connects the evidence to the claim. It explains why/how the evidence is relevant and sufficient.
What is the warrant?
If the author’s name does not appear in the sentence, use only the page number in the parenthesis.
What is an in-text citation?
The paragraph that the writer places facts, statistics, and examples to support their claim.
What is a body paragraph?
Ethos, Pathos, or Logos?
"Where would we be without this tradition? Ever since our forefathers landed at Plymouth Rock, we’ve celebrated Thanksgiving without fail, making more than cherished recipes. We’ve made memories."
What is pathos?
Do or Don’t?
Dissect the writing prompt to ensure understanding of what you are going to be writing about and gather the appropriate evidence along the way.
What is do?
It rejects the counterclaim and uses evidence like facts, examples, or statistics as proof. It restates the claim and explains why the claim is correct.
What is a rebuttal?
Copying from a website, article, or book
Copying someone else’s work (or having them do your work for you and taking credit)
Any form of copying/pasting without citing the work
Failing to use quotation marks when using a direct quote
Rewording a source without citing it
Buying an essay online and turning it in as your original work
What is plagiarism?
The paragraph that houses the rebuttal of an argumentative essay.
What is the conclusion paragraph?
Ethos, Pathos, or Logos?
"The data is perfectly clear: this investment has consistently turned a profit year-over-year, even in spite of market declines in other areas."
What is logos?
Do or Don’t?
Address the author by his first name only
What is don't?
The opposing argument or position against the claim. It rejects the claim using persuasive words or phrases.
What is the counterclaim?