Thesis Statements
This part of an essay tells the reader your main argument.
Thesis statement
The "C" in CRAAP stands for _______
Currency
You must always do this when using someone else's words.
Cite the source
In academic writing, your reference page goes here:
At the end of the essay
In APA format, you must use this font style and size.
Times New Roman, 12 pt. font
A good thesis statement is clear, specific, and ___________.
Arguable
This part of the CRAAP test asks: "Who wrote this and are they qualified?"
Authority
The three main parts of an essay are:
Introduction, body, conclusion
This information is needed in an in-text citation.
Author + Year
Why is it important to use more than one source when writing an essay?
To get multiple perspectives, improve credibility, and avoid bias.
The thesis statement is found in the ____________
Introduction (near the end)
A random blog with no author is likely this:
Not credible
This part of your essay restates your thesis in a new way:
Conclusion
True or False: your reference page must include the author's first AND last name.
False: last name, first initial
What is bias? Why is it a problem in sources?
A one-sided viewpoint that can make information unreliable
What is the difference between a topic and a thesis?
A topic is general, a thesis makes a specific argument
The SECOND "A" in the CRAAP test stands for:
Accuracy
The SECOND step in adding a quote to your essay is:
Integrate it (make it a part of your sentence)
Why is is important to include the year in an in-text citation?
It shows when the information was published and if it's up to date.
Why might a source be accurate, but still not useful for your essay?
It may not be relevant to your topic / doesn't answer your research question
True or False: a thesis statement can be a question
False: your thesis should make a claim you can prove with evidence.
Random blogs / social media / parody news websites
One main idea
In your references page, your sources must be formatted using this:
Hanging indent
This website about an endangered species seems credible at first, but is in fact, completely fake.
The Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus